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How to Enjoy Your Holidays in Spain Canary IslandsAlthough closer to mainland Africa, the Canary Islands or the Canaries, is a Spanisharchipelago which consists of seven major islands, along with one minor island andseveral islets. It is most popular for its beautiful beaches. However, it has otherinteresting attractions, make good reasons for you to spend holidays in SpainCanary Islands. Tenerife is the largest of all the Canary Islands, and one of the most frequented bytourists. After all, apart from the magnificent churches and museums in its capitalcity, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (which is also one of the capital cities of the Canaries),it is also where you can find the majestic El Teide, the highest mountain in Spain. Tenerife is also home to a World Heritage Site - the historic city of La Laguna - aswell as various marinas, golf courses and wellness resorts.Gran Canaria is also popular. In fact, the other capital of the Canary Islands can befound on Gran Canaria - the city of Las Palmas. Aside from being the island with thelargest population, Gran Canaria also boasts of many art galleries, museums, themeparks and excellent restaurants, making it a truly ideal destination for familyholidays in Spain Canary Islands.Fuerteventura is second to Tenerife in terms of size, and also has many interestingsights of its own. These include ancient flour-grinding mills, stunning naturereserves and the legendary Mount Tindaya, which was once believed to be magical.Most tourists are lured by its beaches, though, which are perfect venues forwindsurfing.Aside from having sparkling beaches, the Canary Islands is also popular for itsvolcanic landscapes, particularly those that can be found on the island of Lanzarote.Here, you will find the Timanfaya National Park, a breathtaking moonscape createdby a massive volcanic eruption in the 18th century, as well as stunning landscapedesigns created by famous artist Cesar Manrique, the most famous of which are Jameos del Agua and Jardin de Cactus. These are must-see attractions for yourholidays in Spain Canary Islands.If you like trekking through national parks, you should visit the island of La Gomera,which is the site of the Garajonay National Park. Named after the star-crossed loversof local legend, the Garajonay National Park is home to one of the few remaininglaurel forests in the world, which is why it was made a protected area in 1981 anddeclared a World Heritage Site shortly after in 1986. The island of La Palma is a good place to go walking, too, although you can alsoenjoy its spellbinding views on horseback. Indeed, La Palma provides stunning viewsof the Caldera de Taburiente, one of the largest volcanic craters in the world, andthe El Canal y Los Tiles. You can also catch breathtaking views from the Roque losMuchachos by day or gaze at the stars from its world-renowned astrophysicalobservatory by night.Finally, there is the island of El Hierro, which, though smallest of the Canary Islands,is just as attractive. This is because El Hierro is home to many natural wonders,
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