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Volcanic eruptions have morphed Canary Islands into seven graceful islands, which are the autonomous community of Spain. These seven diverse landscapes and mild climate attract thousands of tourists from all over the world, every year.

Being considered as the ideal place for holiday and one of the best tourist hot spots, the Canary Islands render excellent opportunities for sailing, fishing, wind surfing or practicing your favorite sports like, golf, tennis and many more. The traditional folklore and the carnival festivals are famous throughout Spain and you can bask in the mirthful ambiance to your hearts content.

The seven islands have a total land area of 7242 square kilometers and a population 1.9 million (updated in 2004). All these seven islands are divided into two provinces, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria comprises of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Santa Cruz de Tenerife consists of Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera. You can find a collection of diverse landscapes, like mountain ranges, valleys, cliffs, craters, forests and deserts scattered throughout the islands, which are truly spell bounding.

Mild climate and warm breeze are present all round the year in the Canary
Islands. You can therefore indulge in any outdoor sporting activity or stroll round the National Parks, like La Caldera de Taburiente, Timanfaya, Garajonay and Las Cañadas del Teide, to enjoy the fresh breeze and relax on the sun drenched beaches.

Hire a submarine and take a straight dive into the heart of the underwater wealth. You can either participate in the diving competition or make an underwater documentary of the amazing water species.
Once you step on to the islands, make a point to enjoy the local fiestas. Canary carnivals are famous worldwide. The Corpus Christi in La Orotava attracts a deluge of eager tourists all round the year.

If you want to get a tan and glide on the silky long waves, then spend your valuable time on the beaches. The unique setting of the diverse landscapes would render ample exploring opportunities all throughout your stay. The colorful wildlife and the vibrant spots will tickle your senses and compel you to visit the places time and again. You can satiate your adventurous urges by taking spectacular photographs of the craters and the petrified lava forms.

Take a tour round the enchanting historic places like, Museo Canario, La Casa de Colon and gothic and Latin American style architecture. Man made arts and natural beauty adorn the Canary Islands and the charming beauty of the sites are truly amazing. There is also a sense of tranquility attached to this place and you can have a peaceful accommodation perched in the midst of natural splendor.

Restaurants and bars can be spotted at every nook and corner of the city. Be sure to try out the Mojo sauce, which is made of garlic and chili peppers and has a spark of magic in its taste. Pamper your taste buds with an array of sumptuous dishes like, estofado (beef stew), seafood and local wine. The best way to enjoy your days out is to hire a car and head out and discover the islands by heading into the mountains then sit back at the end of the day and relax with a meal at one of the many restaurants at the end of the day.

Nonetheless, the islands are considered one of the best tourist hot spots in the whole world

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