Spot the Canary Islands All Inclusive

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Spot the Canary Islands All Inclusive
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Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest island of the Canarian
archipelago, with an extension of over 2000 km2
and a population of over 900.000 people. Its
capital is Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The most
populated municipalities on the island, apart
from the capital, are San Cristobal de la Laguna
and Arona. One of its most popular destinations
is Puerto de la Cruz, a luscious oasis by the sea
and the first large scale tourism destination in
the Canary Islands. The main attraction in
Tenerife is, without a doubt, its black sandy
beaches, as well as (and my favorite) Spains
highest mountain, the Teide a dormant volcano
that is a favorite among hikers. Climb to the top
to discover the best views of the all the islands!
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Gran Canaria
Located in the very center of the Canarias,
between Tenerife and Fuerteventura, the island of
Gran Canaria has an area of over 1500 km2 and a
population of over 800.000 people. Its capital is
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and it is the most
populated city in the entire archipelago, with
380.000 people. What I love about this island is
how diverse it is, which is why they call a
miniature continent. In the winter you can
enjoy a morning at the beach, behind the
Sahara-esque sand dunes of Maspalomas, and later
spend an evening amongst the snow after a 50
minute drive to the highest point of the island,
where youll enjoy the breathtaking rock
formations of Pico de las Nieves and Roque Nublo.
In total, Gran Canaria boasts 33 of the 146
protected areas distributed among all the
islands, including the valley-filled Natural
Parks of Tamadaba and Pilancones, both of which
also are favorites among hikers. The most visited
municipalities of the island, besides its
capital, are San Bartolomé de Tirajana and Mogán.
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Lanzarote
Along with Fuerteventura Lanzarote is one the
earliest formed island in the Canarias. Its
extension is over 800 km2 with approximately
140.000 inhabitants. Arrecife is its capital,
which holds roughly half its population. In 1993
the entire island was declared an UNSECO
Biosphere Reserve. For me Lanzarote is one the
most stunning islands due to the violent volcanic
activity it has endured. The National Park of
Timanfaya is a mesmerizing wasteland, filled with
volcanos, geysers and hiking trails so you can
get lost in this Mars-esque wonder. Besides this
you have a number of quaint little beaches and
coves, imposing cliffs with spectacular views,
and one of Spains best (but lesser-known) wine
regions, La Geria.
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La Palma
With a little over 700 km2 and almost 90.000
inhabitants, La Palma, also known as Isla
Bonita (Pretty Island), is also an UNESCO
Biosphere Reserve. At over 2400 meters it is the
second highest island after Tenerife. Its capital
is Santa Cruz de La Palma. La Palma is the
greenest island of the archipelago, filled with
luscious vegetation, little white houses and the
Caldera Taburiente National Park, an enormous and
ancient volcano crater, which hikers love to
climb and explore. My favorite part about La
Palma is that it is Spains foremost stargazing
destination and offers a number of astronomy
related tours. The highest point of the island is
Roque de los Muchachos where youll find one of
the worlds premier astronomical observatories
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La Gomera
Because of its forest density La Gomera is the
archipelagos second least populated island, with
a little over 20.000 people. It has an area of a
little over 360 km2, and offers a beautiful
forest landscape that attracts hiking enthusiasts
from all over. The capital is San Sebastián de la
Gomera, where half the population resides. One of
the highlights of the island is Los Órganos
Cliff, a famous stone wall made of narrow,
precisely formed basalt pillars. A stunning sight
to see!
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El Hierro
With an area of about 260 km2, the island of El
Hierro is the smallest of the bunch and has the
smallest population with only 10.000 inhabitants.
As with Lanzarote and La Palma, El Hierro was
declared a Biosphere Reserve in its entirety. The
island is also known as the Meridian Island
because it was considered the prime meridian or
zero meridian and was used as a reference point
on maps. Its capital is Valverde and some of its
highlights include the Arbol Santo, a sacred tree
to the islands indigenous people and its endemic
giant lizards. Personally, what I like is how
virgin the island is with hardly any
construction throughout it it almost feels like
a trip to the past.
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El Hierro
With an area of about 260 km2, the island of El
Hierro is the smallest of the bunch and has the
smallest population with only 10.000 inhabitants.
As with Lanzarote and La Palma, El Hierro was
declared a Biosphere Reserve in its entirety. The
island is also known as the Meridian Island
because it was considered the prime meridian or
zero meridian and was used as a reference point
on maps. Its capital is Valverde and some of its
highlights include the Arbol Santo, a sacred tree
to the islands indigenous people and its endemic
giant lizards. Personally, what I like is how
virgin the island is with hardly any
construction throughout it it almost feels like
a trip to the past.
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Fuerteventura
Known as the island of eternal spring,
Fuerteventura, just like the rest of the Canary
Islands, is a favorite among travelers.
Positioned southwest of Lanzarote and east of
Gran Canaria, the second largest among the group,
boasts of the best and the most extensive white
sand beaches and the most playful Atlantic waves.
Complete with the most popular tourist
destinations at its northern and southern tips as
well as its historical and scenic center,
Fuerteventura offers a lovely warm sanctuary away
from the harsh winters of Europe. Visitors feel
at home in its Spanish colonial traditions and
alive in its sunny African coasts.
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