The Canary Islands are now one of the biggest tourist destinations to people from the UK, Ireland and Germany with more than 10 millionpeople visiting the Islands in total. The Canary Islands consist of seven islands of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean. They are located in the southwestern of Europe map on Africa coast and form an autonomous community of Spain.
This paradise group of Spain islands, enjoying a wonderful climate, with a constant mild temperature through all the year, and splendid beaches of fine sand, consists of 7 larger islands (Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro) and a few smaller ones (Alegranza, Graciosa, Montana Clara, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste and Lobos). Surprisingly, the landscape of each of the Canary island is radically different to the others.

Despite its position close to the tropics, the Canary Islandsare not too hot in summer, 21-29°C, pleasantly warm in winter weather, 15-20°C, and can be regarded as an all-year cruising ground. The frequency of gales is low and the islands are not affected by hurricanes. Although close together the islands can have very different weather.
This means that if Lanzarote is 30 degrees Tenerife could only be 20 degrees. The coasts on the southern slopes of each island are usually sunny deserts, while those on the northern slopes are much greener. he Canary Islands are included in the GMT zone (Greenwich Mean Time), although they should be in the GMT -1, due to their westerly situation.

There are a plenty of activities to be pursued on holidays to the Spain Canary Islands for everyone. The younger tourists often gather around the Playas de la Americas in Tenerife and Puerto del Carmen in Lanzarote, where clubs and pubs remain open all night long till the dawn breaks. In contrast to them, if you need to relax in a calm environment, then Los Cristianos and Las Galletas are the places for you, which feature bars, cafés and shops, and a more chilled atmospher.

Diverse enough to cater for all ages, from the individual traveller to groups on package holidays - there is something for everyone on a Canary Islands holiday. Tenerife and Gran Canaria are the livelier of the islands, Fuerteventura can be recommended to admirers of beautiful beaches, while Lanzarote offers a lunar landscape featuring curious architecture built by the most famous Canary artist - Cesar Manrique. The wild and lush island of La Gomera and the perpetually green La Palma provides a paradise for hikers. El Hierro attracts lovers of nature, regional cuisine and handicrafts, while La Graciosa is the ideal choice or total peace and relaxation. It's easy to see why the Ancients called them 'The Fortunate Isles'

Gran Canaria is the third largest of the seven major Canary Islands - the largest are Tenerife and Fuerteventura.
Most people take a holiday in Gran Canaria for its abundant sunshine and its golden beaches. They head for the south and the guaranteed rain-free resorts such as Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas and Puerto Rico. Here, the pleasures of sun and rest and recreation often prove so seductive that some never set foot outside their resort except to catch the plane back home. Thus they miss the one essential characteristic of Gran Canaria holidays - diversity.

The amenities and attractions of the Canary Islands consist of well-situated resorts that you would expect from any other Spanish Holiday. However each island has its own personal twist. You can find a mix of accommodation in the Canaries from self catering apartments to luxury hotels.The cuisine is an exciting blend of African and Spanish flavours. Fish is a common delicacy served with locally produced tasty sauces. The Canary islands own exotic fruits make impressive desserts giving a fantastic amount of choice for those with a sweet tooth. Tourists from all over the world have loved these beautiful Islands for a long time now and they are still popular when it comes to a winter break, because of its warm weather all year round