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The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago which, in turn, forms one of the 17 Spanish Autonomous Communities. The archipelago is located just off the northwest coast of the African continent, 100 km west of the Morocco.
The Canary islands form the Macaronesia ecoregion with the Azores, Cape Verde, Madeira, and the Savage Isles. The archipelago consists of seven large and several smaller islands, all of which are volcanic in origin.
The 7 mains islands are El Hierro, La Gomera, La Palma and Tenerife, witch form the Province of Santa de Cruz de Tenerife; Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote, witch form the Province of Las Palmas.
The name Islas Canarias is likely derived from the Latin term Insula Canaria, meaning "Island of the Dogs", a name applied originally only to Gran Canaria. It is speculated that the so called dogs were actually a species of Monk Seals ("sea dog" in Latin) now extinct.
Their subtropical climate, according to the position of the islands with respect to the NE trade winds, can be mild and wet or very dry. With a range of habitats, the Canary Islands exhibit diverse plant species. The fauna includes European and African species and a rich variety of endemic (local) species. Four of Spain's thirteen national parks are located in the Canary Islands.
With these attractive natural features, the sunny mild climate, and large heavenly beaches, the Canary Islands are a ideal holiday destination all year round.