A very brief summary of the Canaries.
Over the past few years I have privileged enough to have holidayed in the Canary Islands.
The canary Islands consist of 7 inactive volcanic islands located just off the north west coast of Africa in the Atlantic ocean (the sea is warm though!).
The islands belong to Spain and although part of the European Union, avoid various European custom/duty charges.
I have visited 3 of the 4 bigger Islands - Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuertaventura but have yet to visit Lanzarote.
Hopefully next year.
The Canary Islands have great natural attractions, climate and beaches make the islands a major tourist destination, being visited each year by about 12 million people.
Here is a Brief summary of the Islands and their capitals.
1.
Tenerife- Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2.
Gran Canaria- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 3.
Lanzarote- Arrecife 4.
La Palma- Santa Cruz de La Palma 5.
La Gomera- San Sebastián de La Gomera 6.
El Hierro- Valverde 7.
Fuerteventura -Puerto del Rosario.
Languages Spanish (official), English, German.
Latitude/Longitude 28° 06'N, 15° 24'W.
Official Currency the Euro.
Religions Roman Catholic, others.
Population 1.
6 million Land Area 7,770 sq km (3,000 sq miles) Popular for - Wildlife, including Whales, Dolphins, barracuda, grouper, rays, turtles, snorkelling, windsurfing, vistas, Beaches, Sun! On the whole it is one of the most popular European destinations due to its temperate climate.
It is also very popular with Expat Brits.
I am very much looking forward to my next holiday there in 2011.
Especially as it is raining outside here in the UK!