The Spanish archipelago of the sun-drenched Canary islands is located in the north Atlantic Ocean off northwestern Africa. Main Canary island tourism destinations include Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote, La Palma, El Hierro, Fuenteventura, and La Graciosa. The exotic "Islas Canarias" have 2 co-capitals: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Four of the 13 national parks of Spain are in the Canary islands. These are the Caldera de Taburiente, Garajonay, Telde, and Timantaya national parks.
The Canary islands are more than just beaches and fun as they have also become a strategic center for information and technology. The Canary islands are a popular port of call for TransAtlantic honeymoon cruise or family cruises. Canary island vacations are always something to look forward to. In the eyes of many, the Canaries are a veritable representation of "true" paradise where one can have nary a worry and have a good time!
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