The Canary Islands, or Las Islas Canarias, is an archipelago of islands off of the coast of Morroco that belongs to Spain. The Canary Islands consist of seven islands that form the southernmost autonomous community in the Kingdom of Spain. The Canary Islands are an extremely popular tourist destination among Europeans, who escape to the islands in search of sun and the ocean.
Historically, the Canary Islands was the place where Spanish explorers would stop on their way to the Americas in search of treasure and land. With the establishment of Spain’s constitutional monarchy, the Canary Islands gained autonomous status in 1982 and became a vacation destination for many Europeans. The culture is a vibrant mix of Spanish and African influences with a large presence of ex-pats that keep the islands ever-evolving.
Nearly 16 million people visited the Canary Islands on vacation last year; the islands play host to a variety of different vacation options for people to enjoy. The beaches are renown for being pristine and secluded on many of the islands.