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CANARY ISLANDS: TENERIFE
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paradise of breathtaking views, volcanic landscapes and beautiful
beaches and perfect climate the Canary Islands is a great tourist
destination. The Islands are located just off the coast of Africa,
south west of Spain. They consist of seven main islands and a
bunch of smaller islets. La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and Tenerife
itself belong to the province of Tenerife. Fuerteventura and Lanzarote
belong to the province of Gran Canaria.
Tenerife is the largest of the
seven volcanic Islands. Famous for its spectacular scenery and
mild climate it has earned itself the name ' Island of Eternal
Spring '.
 The
island’s capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is an upbeat town
geared for tourism. Its port was where the Spanish civil war started.
Today it is one of the busiest shipping ports in the world holding
many container ships, cruise liners, jet foils and ferries. Going
beyond the mega resorts you can still find tiny fishing villages,
whitewashed hamlets perched on hilltops. There are even a few
wild places around volcanoes and primeval forests for the adventurous
traveler to explore.
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