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Canary Islands
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There are seven islands in total: Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma, ... |
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Location & climate
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The Canary Islands are located off the southwest coast of Spain, just northwest of Morocco and ... |
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Accommodation
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On the Canary Islands of Spain, there are plenty of places to stay during your holiday. |
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Sports
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The Canary Islands are one of the best places in Spain for outdoor sports. |
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Culture
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Nature
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Ever since the 18th century, the Canary Islands and their fantastically diverse landscapes have ... |
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Canary Islands Map
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Here is a map of the Canary Islands |
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Seven Islands
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Below these lines you'll find the links for the different island destinations of the Canary ... |
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Services
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Services in Canary Islands Spain |
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Yacht Charter
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See this section for yacht charter in the Canary Islands, Spain. |
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There are seven islands in total: Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma, Gomer and Hierro along with a few very small ones: Alegranza, Graciosa, Montaña Clara, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste and Lobos. Although located within a very short distance of each other, all the islands are radically different in terms of landscape and culture.
There's Volcanoes, lush green rain forests, sand dunes, white sandy beaches, black volcanic beaches, tourist resorts, natural parks, nightlife, tradition and art that's all very very different depending on which Island you are on.
The Canary Islands also known as the "island of Dogs" are named after the large dogs (Canes) that were initially found living on the islands.
The Greeks and Romans called them the "Happy Islands" and the "Garden of Hesperides, Atlantida". Some historians believe that the islands" original population (Guanches) are from the legendary continent of Atlantis. Curiously, they are tall with white skin...
The Canary Islands became part of the Spanish kingdom in 1496. Christopher Columbus stopped here on his way to discover the "new world".
The islands belong to Spain although they are not part of the European Union. They avoid all European customs charges and have some of the best beaches in Europe.
Welcome to the Canaries! |
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| Hotel | 4 Infobox listings total of 285 » see all |
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|  | | Hotel Fuerteventura Playa, Canary Islands (Fuerteventura) | | | | | This all-inclusive beach front resort is ideally located in the south of Costa Calma, overlooking the Atlantic and surrounded by lush greenery.
Boasting direct access to the beach, the hotel is ... [See more] |
|  | | Villas San Blas (Lanzarote) | | | | | Lovely villa accommodation located in a quiet area of San Blas, in Tías Lanzarote, situated on a hillside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
The complex is conveniently located a 3 minute drive from ... [See more] |
|  | | Hotel Colon Rambla (Tenerife) | | | | | The Colón Rambla Hotel is located right in the centre of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, two minutes from the Port, ten minutes from Los Rodeos airport and seven minutes from Las Teresitas beach. It is ... [See more] |
|  | | Canarife Palace (Tenerife) | | | | | Enjoy the Canaries sunshine beside one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools, sipping drinks from the poolside bar. If you feel more active, you can enjoy a game of football, tennis, volleyball or ... [See more] |
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|  | | Apartamentos El Patio, La Palma (La Palma) | | | | | These cosy apartments are situated a short distance from the town of Los Llanos, providing all services, shops and restaurants.
The apartments boast 42 m floor space and can accommodate up to 3 ... [See more] |
|  | | Paradero (Tenerife) | | | | | This pleasant low rise complex enjoys an excellent location in the very heart of Playa de las Américas, only 400 metres from the nearest beach and within easy reach of a wide range of restaurants, ... [See more] |
|  | | Apartamentos Isa, La Palma (La Palma) | | | | | Divided between 2 buildings, these holiday apartments are surrounded by the picturesque landscape of Tazacorte, on the Canary island of La Palma.
The Apartamentos Isa lie just 1.5 km from the beach, ... [See more] |
|  | | Los Corales, Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria) | | | | | Located on the beachfront of Playa del Ingles in Gran Canaria, these apartments are the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing holiday on the beach and by the sea.
Relax here in the spacious and ... [See more] |
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