Canary Islands

The Canary Islands have served as an Atlantic crossroads within Spain since the fifteenth century. This volcanic archipelago lies off northwestern Africa, where the Atlantic Ocean, trade winds and sharply varying terrain shape climates ranging from dry coasts to cool uplands. Tenerife is home to Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak, while the Teide National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Across the islands, black-sand shores, lava fields and cultivated slopes reflect their volcanic origins. Carnival traditions, especially those of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, remain an important part of the local calendar. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how the Canary Islands relate to the Atlantic and to one another.

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