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While the Canary Islands are still part of Spain, they are located much closer to Africa than they are to the Spanish mainland.

The seven canary islands are situated in the Atlantic, south of the Iberian Penninsula with the coast of Morocco being the closest to them (East of Fuerteventura about 95 km) with temperatures only rarely falling below 18C in the winter and almost never rising above 24C in the summer, the climate is amazingly pleasant during the duration of the year.

The Canaries are usually called the land of the eternal spring. There is full-time tourist activity and beautiful weather, due to the climate regulation of the Gulf Stream noticeable in all seasons. It should be no surprise to anyone that over 11 million visitors, from all over the world, flock to these beaches every year!

There are five main holiday islands that make up the archipelago: Tenerife, La Palma, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, as well as the two small, unspoilt islands of Gomera and Hierro.

Fuerteventura is one of the most popular of these islands and has long been a surfers’ hangout, but with its long, lonely coastline it’s also an ideal place to get away from the world. There are a couple of big resorts here, but most of what you’ll find is sleepy villages.

A popular saying in the regions is that Fuerteventura is known as the ‘Caribbean’ of the Canary Islands because of its never ending stretches of lovely, powdered, white sandy coasts, and breaches with aquamarine clear water. Fuertaventura has what many would consider children friendly beaches, beaches for surfiing and bodyboarding as well as more remote area liked by birdwatchers, naturists, and anyone who loves nature. Lanzarote and its close cousing Fuerteventura because of their proximity to the African coast and their lower altitude are usually less concerned and can experience a rather dry Leste wind which usually goes off the African coast. Some say that Fuerteventura is very much a desert and rarely gets blessed with any rain. Fuertaventura also has stronger winds and is usually compared to North Africa without the reptiles and snakes associated with the desert.

A huge volcanic mountain range resting under the Atlantic Ocean forms the ends of these islands. Known for Spain’s four of seven considerable national environmental reserves are here shows the unusual opulence of natural attraction in the Canaries.

So next time you’re looking for a fun trip abroad, try finding a trip to the Canaries - You won’t regret it.