Canary Islands, Information Guide Directory

The Canary Islands are also known as the fortunate islands, which are the paradise on earth, and are located in the Atlantic Ocean, only 100 to 200 kms. from the African continent. The Canary Islands is the community with more beautiful beaches of Spain. Site Map Add to Favorites

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The Canary

Islands in the Atlantic Ocean (off the northwestern coast of Africa), are an Autonomous Community within the Kingdom of Spain, its Capital shared by its two more important cities: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is formed by seven main islands: Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, Province of Las Palmas plus six minor (small) islands (Alegranza, Graciosa, Montaña Clara, Lobos, Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste) and several small islands or islets (Anaga, Salmor, Garachico). Its climate is subtropical oceanic, with mild climate and very poor rain.