The Canary Islands

The largest island in the archipelago, home to Mount Teide and the historic capital of La Laguna. Rich in Guanche and Spanish colonial history.

• Capital: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Population: ~930,000 inhabitants
• Highest point: Teide (3,715 m)

Known as a "miniature continent", it was the centre of the Castilian conquest and seat of the bishopric. Rich landscape and cultural diversity.

• Capital: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Population: ~860,000 inhabitants
• Highest point: Pico de las Nieves (1,949 m)

The first island "discovered" by Europeans (Lanzarotto Malocello, 1312). Famous for its volcanic landscapes and the work of César Manrique.

• Capital: Arrecife
• Population: ~157,000 inhabitants
• Highest point: Peñas del Chache (671 m)

The second largest island, known for its extensive beaches and livestock tradition. Important in the history of the Norman conquest.

• Capital: Puerto del Rosario
• Population: ~123,000 inhabitants
• Highest point: Pico de la Zarza (807 m)

"La Isla Bonita", the last island to be conquered (1493). Known for its natural beauty, laurel forests and the Roque de los Muchachos.

• Capital: Santa Cruz de La Palma
• Population: ~83,000 inhabitants
• Highest point: Roque de los Muchachos (2,426 m)

Famous for being Columbus's last port before the Americas and for the Silbo Gomero whistled language. It preserves important laurel forest remnants.

• Capital: San Sebastian de La Gomera
• Population: ~22,000 inhabitants
• Highest point: Garajonay (1,487 m)

The smallest of the main islands, considered the "end of the world" in antiquity. A pioneer in renewable energy and a Biosphere Reserve.

• Capital: Valverde
• Population: ~11,000 inhabitants
• Highest point: Malpaso (1,501 m)

The eighth Canary Island, officially recognised in 2018. A natural paradise of pristine beaches and volcanic landscapes, inhabited since the 19th century.

• Capital: Caleta de Sebo
• Population: ~700 inhabitants
• Highest point: Las Agujas (266 m)