Canary Islands, Spain

Canary Islands, Spain

Canary Islands Spain

The Canary Islands, also known informally as the Canarias, are a Spanish region and archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, in Macaronesia. They are the southernmost of Spain’s autonomous communities. The islands have a population of about 2.15 million people and are one of the outermost regions of the European Union. The eight main islands are, from largest to smallest in area: 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 several small rocks including Salmor, Fasnia, Bonanza, Garachico, and Anaga. In ancient times, the island chain was often referred to as “the Fortunate Isles.” The Canary Islands are the southernmost region of Spain, and the largest and most populous archipelago in Macaronesia. Because of their location, they have historically been considered a link between the four continents of Africa, North America, South America, and Europe.
Recommended airport
Tenerife Sur Reina Sofia (TFS)
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