• The waters of Playa de Corralejo on Isle de Fuerteventura

    The waters of Playa de Corralejo on Isle de Fuerteventura

    © Greg Gawlowski

  • Mountain overlooking Las Teresitas beach

    Mountain overlooking Las Teresitas beach

    © Adina Tovy Amsel

  • White sand shipped in from the Sahara, no less: Las Teresitas Beach, Tenerife

    White sand shipped in from the Sahara, no less: Las Teresitas Beach, Tenerife

    © Damien Simonis

Canary Islands: Overview

The outdoor lover's winter playground, the walker's paradise and the beach bum's dream come true, the Canaries offer one of the easiest escapes from a snowy European winter. Avoid the mega-resorts and have yourself a more authentic, relaxing time.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Canary Islands

Currency

euro, EUR (€)

Population

1995833

Languages

  • Spanish; Castilian (official)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: 0

Voltage

220V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • European plug with two circular metal pins

    European plug with two circular metal pins

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