when powerful seismic forces lifted
these islands out of the ocean millions
of years ago they sculpted landscapes of
unimaginable beauty comprised of seven
main islands the Canary Islands are a
Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic
Ocean just off Morocco in North Africa
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so spectacular are the Canary Islands
that for centuries it was believed that
this archipelago formed the peaks of the
legendary lost city of Atlantis
today the Canary Islands are a magnet
for Sun seekers beachcombers and
adventurers from all over the world with
160 miles of coastline 150 beaches and a
climate that feels like it is always
spring the island of Fuerteventura is a
perfect place to start your exploration
head to corralejo once a small fishing
village now one of the islands largest
resort towns just a short walk away is
corralejo Dunes National Park with dunes
that seem to stretch out forever
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on the southern end of the island
SOTA Vento the Honda Beach is famous for
its turquoise waters and golden sands
while a Hui Beach has long drawn
visitors west to its black sands these
islands have long been renowned for
their hospitality so relax on a Sun
lounge or enjoy a seafood specialty at a
local restaurant a beautiful beaches and
picturesque villages are just some of
the offerings in this land of wonders
brave twisting roads to admire the
panoramic view over the island from
mirador Moro villosa once thought to be
the home of the gods
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a short ferry right to the west of
Fuerteventura is Gran Canaria a place of
ever-changing climates and vistas this
island abounds with otherworldly
landscapes that have been inspiring
visitors for centuries
take a hike to Polanco Nest natural park
the spectacular plateaus and cool
ravines in this area are around 12
million years old
visit the town of Agra 84 volcanic
cliffs plunge into the Atlantic Ocean
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take a drive to see the rockin new blow
and the surrounding valleys once
described by a visiting Spanish
philosopher as a petrified storm
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no matter where you go on the island
great beaches are never far away
soak up the Sun at a medoras Beach or
hit the surf at Caleta they are Eva but
be aware at some beaches clothing is
optional
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a port town since the Age of Discovery
Gran Canaria relaxed beachside Capital
City Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has long
been a cultural melting pot stroll the
boulevard at Las Canteras Beach or visit
the Cathedral of Santa Ana a labor of
devotion that took 350 years to complete
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tenerife a is the largest and busiest of
the canary islands receiving around five
million visitors a year Tenerife s
beaches come in many shades from the
golden sands of las américas Beach and
Los Cristianos to the black sands of
Hardeen Beach
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for water adventures of a different kind
head to the Siam waterpark hit the water
slides or just relax in the lush
environment of this enormous Thai themed
park or make a splash at loro Parque
which has attracted more than 40 million
visitors since opening in 1972
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the islands capital santa cruz de
tenerife a is home to the auditorio de
tenerife a erinmarie team the auditorium
sale like silhouette harks back to days
when the islands were an important
stopover for early adventurers such as
Magellan and Christopher Columbus
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experience the archipelago's mythic past
at ecole de las Venus stand before the
Drago millinery Oh a dragon tree reputed
to be more than 1000 years old at a the
National Park watch the sunset over el
today Spain's highest mountain it is
easy to believe as the island's
indigenous people did that this
magnificent mountain actually touches
the sky
Lanzarote is the Canaries easternmost
island and is sometimes called the
island of 100 volcanoes be humbled by
mother nature's destructive power on a
tour of timanfaya national park
this region suffered a series of
devastating eruptions in the 1700s and
has remained largely unchanged
ever since standing guard at the parks
entryway is El Diablo
the devil an image designed by Lanzarote
s most famous son Cesar Manrique
Manriquez artistic vision was to
seamlessly integrate art local
traditions and the natural elements and
almost everywhere you go on this island
you'll see his influence descend a
spiral stone staircase into cameos del
agua a natural cave transformed by
Manrique into a magical amphitheater and
performance space
just a short journey away you can hire a
guide and venture even deeper into the
earth that the cueva de los verdes the
green caves just like the other Canaries
Lanzarote is blessed with many different
beaches relaxed under the Sun at Playa
Blanca at the south of the island or
stroll to Papa Rio Beach
the title rockpools at Punta mujeres are
the perfect place to Kula for rent some
snorkeling gear and discover the islands
underwater wonders Lance Arad s busiest
town is Puerta del Carmen and is a great
place to enjoy the Canary Islands
incredible sunsets no matter which of
these magnificent islands you choose as
the sun's molten rays merged the ocean
with the earth you realize this is a
place where mother nature and history
collide the mythical city of Atlantis
may be a story lost in the mists of time
but the Canary Islands are only a plane
ride away whether you are searching for
dramatic adventures or a sun-soaked
vacation this archipelago is alive with
a powerful magic all its own
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