Canary Islands

Current Context : Thousands of locals in the Canary Islands protested against the negative impacts of mass tourism, demanding sustainable tourism policies.

About

• The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, off the northwest coast of Africa (approx. 100 km from Morocco).
• Largest and most populated Macaronesian archipelago.
• Major islands: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura.
• Capital: Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Area: 7,447 sq.km.
• Formed from volcanic activity; includes Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak (3,718 m).
• Has a subtropical climate with minimal seasonal variation.