Canary Islands

January 3, 2025

Current Context : Over 10,000 migrants died in 2024 attempting to reach Spain by sea, making it one of the deadliest years for migration.

About the Canary Islands

Location: Spanish archipelago, 62 miles west of Morocco, in the Atlantic Ocean.
Main Islands: Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma, El Hierro.
Political Status: Part of Spain and EU’s outermost regions.
Climate: Subtropical, warm temperatures, minimal seasonal variation. Influenced by the Canary Current.