Facts

About Canary Islands

The Canary Islands are the ultimate get away for the winter. For many European travelers, there is no other destination for escaping the doldrums of cold, snowy winters than to leave the mainland behind and venture to the pleasant environs of the Canaries. Besides having luxury resorts with plush accommodations and all the modern amenities, the traveler who enjoy being out in nature, hiking and walking, will not be disappointed. If you want a simpler, quieter experience you can find this as well outside of the more commercialized areas.

Canary Islands Facts

• Full Name: Canary Islands
• Capital City: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Area: 7,447 sq km/2,875 sq miles
• Population: 1,844,000
• Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 ()
• Languages: Spanish; Castilian (official)
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Electricity: 220V 50HzHz
• Electric Plug Details: European plug with two circular metal pins
• Country Dialing Code: 34