Why the
Canary Islands
are special

The Canary Islands have a year-round spring-like climate, beautiful sandy beaches, and grand volcanic landscapes.

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Canary Islands
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Popular destination

The allure of the Canary Islands along with the proximity to Europe draw about 10 million vacationers per year.

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Islands

There are 13 islands in the Canary Island archipelago. Each has different appeals:

Gran Canaria
It is known for its party atmosphere at its busy Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas resort areas.

Tenerife
The popular Puerto de Cruz resort area also rocks like Gran Canarie, but to a lesser degree.

Lanzarote
It is quieter and has the most interesting natural landscape of the Canary Islands.

Fuerteventura
This is another island for escaping the partying crowds.

Other islands
La Palma, Gomera and Hierro are the best for nature lovers.

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Pico del Teide

All the islands are the tips of tall volcanoes with deep-sea bases. The Pico del Teide is one of the world's tallest volcano peaks and is the icon of the Canaries.

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Columbus

He stopped at the Canaries in 1492 for supplies on his way to discovering the New World.

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Location

The isolated Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean are about 1300 kilometers (800 miles) south of Spain, but only about 100 kilometers (60 miles) west of Africa.

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