Canary Islands

The canary Islands are a beautiful volcanic archipelago of seven large and six smaller islands which lies in the Atlantic Ocean about 100 kilometers off the northwest coast of Africa. 

The seven main islands are (listed from largest to smallest in area) Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera y El Hierro.

The archipelago includes much smaller islands and islets: La Graciosa, Alegranza, Isla de Lobos, Montaña Clara, Roque del Oeste, and Roque del Este.

The islands offer a wide and exciting landscape diversity ranging from tropical sandy beaches, lunar ground pine tree forrest to Sahara sand dunes.

Idyllic scenery packed with cultural attractions such as baroque churches, museums, and vibrant festivals that along with the fantastic beaches surrounded by dramatic cliffs and rich underwater sea life offer a wide variety of tourist sightseeing spots and activities to experience.