Canary Islands, Spain

Canary Islands, Spain

Canary Islands Spain

The Canary Islands, often simply called the Canarias, are a Spanish region and group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, part of Macaronesia. They’re the southernmost of Spain’s autonomous communities. The islands have a population of about 2.15 million people and are classed as one of the outermost regions of the European Union. The eight main islands, from largest to smallest in area, are Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa. The archipelago also includes many smaller islands and islets, such as Alegranza, Isla de Lobos, Montaña Clara, Roque del Oeste and Roque del Este, as well as a number of sea stacks and rocks including Salmor, Fasnia, Bonanza, Garachico and Anaga. In ancient times, the island chain was often known as “the Fortunate Isles”. The Canary Islands are the southernmost region of Spain and the largest and most populous archipelago in Macaronesia. Because of where they are located, they have long been seen as a link between four continents: Africa, North America, South America and Europe.
Recommended airport
Tenerife Sur Reina Sofia (TFS)
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