Canary Islands – one of the top European tourist destination area
The Atlantic territory of Canary Islands is located near African state of Morocco. The Canary chain is made of several islands including the Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, La Palma, El Hierro, La Gomera and Tenerife.
The largest city in Canary Islands is the Las Palmas which is located on Gran Canaria which is capital of Canary Islands. Another city is Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Tenerife and also a capital of the Canary Islands.
surfing in Canary Islands
In total, these islands host a population of more than 2 million people. This region is one of the top European tourist destination area receiving millions of tourists every year. Most of the islands in the region have transportation systems that are well developed including communication systems and ports. Historically, Canary Islands are known as the lost Atlantic islands and others refer to them as lands without sorrow. Phoenicians were the first settlers in the region and left a far reaching impact on the region.
Canary Islands is also a home to the highest mountain of Spain – Mount Teide, situated on Tenerife. It is 3,718 metres high and it is old volcano. The mountain is a part of Teide National Park (Parque Nacional del Teide) which is one of the most visited National Parks in the world. Next to the Teide you can find another volcano called Pico Viejo, which is the second largest mountain in Canary Islands and is also a part of National Park.
Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Getting in to the Canary Islands can be in several ways starting with flying in using a plane and by ferry. There are so many things you can do in the canaries. There is a buzzing nightlife in Lanzarote provided in four major resorts which are Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and the popular Playa Blanca resort. The main resorts in Gran Canaria are Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Playa del Ingles and Puerto Rico. Tenerife beaches are also awesome although the region has no many features due to its volcanic nature. The main beaches existing in the area feature black sand beaches. However, due to the increased demand for sun bathing space by tourists, there has been creation of man made beaches and new resorts that feature golden sands imported from other areas.
Notable beaches in Canary Islands include the San Juan and Los Gigantes as well as Fanabe featuring golden sand, excellent facilities and showers. Additional beaches include the Torviscas and Los Cristiano beach. Tourists can also enjoy the exciting boat trips in Canary Islands and cruisers comprise of water sports, lunch and drinks. The major cuisine in Canary Islands consists of a mix of Spanish dishes together with African and Latin cultures. The cuisine primarily consists of fresh vegetables, fish and fruits among other light meals that are easily digestible in the rather warm climate.
Caldera de Taburiente National Park is another National park of Canary Islands. It protects the land of La Palma island at an area of 4.690 hectares.
Notable drinks in Canary Islands include Wines, Rum, Barraquito and beer. Most of the islands have famous vineyards that produce some of the best Wine in Spain. There are also numerous factories manufacturing run particularly in Arehucas and Artemi. They also mix honey and rum to produce sweet liquor known as ron miel. Most of the Canary Islands are also specialties in coffee liquor especially in Tenerife and La Palma. The three local factories that produce beer are the Tropical, Reina and Dorado. There are also numerous hotels for your accommodation needs including the Tenerife, Hotel La Siesta and H10 Costa Adeje Palace. To ensure that you are sfe, you should call 112 which is a reliable emergency number in Canary Islands in case of need.
