Canary island
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Publicado: 28 de septiembre de 2010
CANARY ISLANDS
LOCATION
Once known to the ancient Romans as the Fortunate Islands, the Canary Islands were named after the large dogs (Canes) found living on the islands.
Located offthe northwestern coast of Africa, the Canary Islands are one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet, especially with Europeans.
The Canary Island's archipelago includes 7 majorislands, all remnants of very steep, extinct volcanoes. Weather conditions here are considered perfect, and the beaches - some of the best on the planet.
Official Name Canary Islands,
anautonomous region of Spain
Major Cities Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Languages Spanish (official), English, German
Latitude/Longitude 28° 06'N, 15° 24'W
Official Currency theEuro.
Religions Roman Catholic, others
Population 1.6 million
LANZAROTE
Lanzarote is different, not only compared to the other islands, but to everything else on this planet. Thisextraordinary landscape seems to be of another world, and the inhabitants of the islands use to say that God forgot of Lanzarote on the Seventh Day of the Creation.
Lanzarote is of volcanic origin, as theother islands of the archipelago as well, but here volcanos have been active still in 18th and 19th century. Great parts of its surface are covered with ashes and lava, making you feel that you wereon the moon.
Not to forget about are also the works of great Canarian architect and artist Cesar Manrique, adding more attractions to this unique island.
TENERIFE:
Tenerife is the largestof the Canary Islands, and also of volcanic origins. It is dominated by the 3718 meters high volcano Mount Teide with its mighty crater. The Teide is not only the highest mountain of all Spain, butalso the mountain with the highest elevation in all the Atlantic Ocean.
Tenerife's coastline is typically rugged and steep, however there are as well almost 70 kilometers of fine sand beaches, in...
LOCATION
Once known to the ancient Romans as the Fortunate Islands, the Canary Islands were named after the large dogs (Canes) found living on the islands.
Located offthe northwestern coast of Africa, the Canary Islands are one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet, especially with Europeans.
The Canary Island's archipelago includes 7 majorislands, all remnants of very steep, extinct volcanoes. Weather conditions here are considered perfect, and the beaches - some of the best on the planet.
Official Name Canary Islands,
anautonomous region of Spain
Major Cities Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Languages Spanish (official), English, German
Latitude/Longitude 28° 06'N, 15° 24'W
Official Currency theEuro.
Religions Roman Catholic, others
Population 1.6 million
LANZAROTE
Lanzarote is different, not only compared to the other islands, but to everything else on this planet. Thisextraordinary landscape seems to be of another world, and the inhabitants of the islands use to say that God forgot of Lanzarote on the Seventh Day of the Creation.
Lanzarote is of volcanic origin, as theother islands of the archipelago as well, but here volcanos have been active still in 18th and 19th century. Great parts of its surface are covered with ashes and lava, making you feel that you wereon the moon.
Not to forget about are also the works of great Canarian architect and artist Cesar Manrique, adding more attractions to this unique island.
TENERIFE:
Tenerife is the largestof the Canary Islands, and also of volcanic origins. It is dominated by the 3718 meters high volcano Mount Teide with its mighty crater. The Teide is not only the highest mountain of all Spain, butalso the mountain with the highest elevation in all the Atlantic Ocean.
Tenerife's coastline is typically rugged and steep, however there are as well almost 70 kilometers of fine sand beaches, in...
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