The Canary Islands consist of Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma, and El Hierro. Although they are Spanish territories, they are much closer to the coast of Africa than to mainland Spain. This is the main reason why they have the remarkably mild climate. All of the islands are of volcanic origin, and offer diverse landscapes including beautiful tropical flora, stunning pine woods, enormous sand dunes, and mountain peaks. The most popular holiday playgrounds tend to be the extraordinary Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Away from the resorts, they offer varied landscapes that you can explore. Next in popularity in the Canary Islands, come Lanzarote, which is a combination of modern resorts with much less development and more family friendly, while Fuerteventura is famous for its wide variety of water sports and some of Europe's best beaches. There are two main airports that access the resorts Fuerteventuras Airport or Reina Sofia Airport in Tenerife.
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