One thousand kilometres (620 miles) south of the Iberian Peninsula, lays the complex of Canary Islands and only 115 kilometres (71 miles) from the closest point on the African coast. Their special position in the Atlantic Ocean and also their volcanic origin, are the main
reasons that those islands gather distinctive features in terms of geology and show unique scenery that no other all over Europe and Africa can match it. These natural elements help the existence of mild temperatures (22ºC - 72ºF average on the coasts) with little seasonal variation in temperatures between day and night.
Canaries Attractions
Canary Islands attract visitors mainly due to the warm weather they enjoy all year round. The largest number of tourists is visiting the most famous destinations of the complex such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
Even though they are often considered to be a cheap destination for youngsters, the actual case is that they can suit all ages and tastes and they are very popular to a wide range of nationalities from all over the world.
Canaries nowadays
After Franco died and democratic constitutional monarchy was installed, a bill of autonomy was set forth for the Canaries and it was actually approved in 1982. In 1983, the first elections for autonomy were held, and were won by the Spanish socialist party, PSOE. The current ruling party is the Canarian Coalition. Today the Canaries enjoy free port status therefore the taxes are very low.
