Tourist Attractions in Canary Islands
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The Canary Islands are a group of seven large and six smaller islands in the Atlantic, 100-300km/60-180mi off the northwest coast of Africa (Morocco, Western Sahara) and around 1,100km/680mi from mainland Spain (Cádiz). They lie between latitude 27°38' and 29°35' north and between longitude 13°20' and 18°14' west. The archipelago extends for some 500km/310mi from east to west and 200km/125mi from north to south and has a total land area of around 7550 sq.km/2915 sq.mi.
Canary Islands
The eastern islands of Gran Canaria (area 1,532 sq.km/592 sq.mi), Fuerteventura (1,731 sq.km/668 sq.mi), Lanzarote (795 sq.km/307 sq.mi), Graciosa (27 sq.km/10.5mi), Alegranza (10 sq.km/4 sq.mi), Lobos (6 sq.km/2.5mi) and Montaña Clara (1 sq.km0.sq.mi), together with the reefs of Roque del Oeste and Roque del Este, form the province of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (chief town Las Palmas). The province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (chief town Santa Cruz) consists of the western islands of Tenerife (2,057 sq.km/794 sq.mi), La Palma (728 sq.km/281 sq.mi), Gomera (378 sq.km/146 sq.mi) and Hierro (277 sq.km/107 sq.mi).
Origin of name
It is not known for certain how the Canaries got their name.
Canary Islands
The eastern islands of Gran Canaria (area 1,532 sq.km/592 sq.mi), Fuerteventura (1,731 sq.km/668 sq.mi), Lanzarote (795 sq.km/307 sq.mi), Graciosa (27 sq.km/10.5mi), Alegranza (10 sq.km/4 sq.mi), Lobos (6 sq.km/2.5mi) and Montaña Clara (1 sq.km0.sq.mi), together with the reefs of Roque del Oeste and Roque del Este, form the province of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (chief town Las Palmas). The province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (chief town Santa Cruz) consists of the western islands of Tenerife (2,057 sq.km/794 sq.mi), La Palma (728 sq.km/281 sq.mi), Gomera (378 sq.km/146 sq.mi) and Hierro (277 sq.km/107 sq.mi).
Origin of name
It is not known for certain how the Canaries got their name.
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Caldera de Taburiente
One of the biggest volcanic craters in the world, the Caldera de Taburiente has been considered a National Park since 1954.
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Parque Nacional de Timanfaya
Established in 1974, the Timanfaya National Park is well-known for its volcanic activity and reptile population. Visitors can drive along the 'Volcano Route' to catch a glimpse of the natural phenomena.
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Teide National Park
The Teide National Park which encompasses the Caldera de las Canadas and the Teide, stretches across 33,300 acres.
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Montañas de Anaga
A drive through the Montañas de Anaga leads past interesting small towns. From El Bailadero are beautiful views over the surroundings.
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Parque Nacional de Garajonay
Parque Nacional de Garajonay is a mountainous area of trees and rock peaks.
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