Rahim Tabet | Februari 09, 2016 |
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Canary Island
The Canary Islands (English: Canary Islands, Spanish: Islas Canarias) are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean (Africa). The Canary Islands are one of the 17 autonomous regions of Spain. The Canary Islands consist of 13 islands. The seven largest islands are: El Hierro (Ferro), Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, Lanzarote and Tenerife. The Canary Islands have two capitals: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The Canary Islands are known as a sunny holiday destination. The islands have shared a wide range of beautiful beaches, beach bars and water sports. The Canary Islands are an ideal destination for diving due to the many species of fish and coral reefs. In addition are the islands of La Palma and El Hierro known for their volcanoes. The last eruption was in 1971. Furthermore there are several lava fields from previous eruptions. There are also found on some islands of salt fields. Since salt is extracted from seawater evaporated.
Official name: Canary Islands
Continent: Europe (politics) and Africa (location)
Surface area: 7,447 km²
Capital: Las Palmas and Santa Cruz
Population: 2,117,519 inhabitants (2011)
Government: Constitutional monarchy
Highest point: 3,718 m (El Teide, Pico del Teide)
Distance (Amsterdam - Canary Islands): 3,177 km
Flight Duration: about 4 hours
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
May, June and September are the best months to travel to the Canary Islands. This avoids most of the precipitation and mass tourism.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to the Canary Islands. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
The Canary Islands have a subtropical climate. Temperatures in the winter average 19 degrees in the summer average 25 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for the Canary Islands, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of the Canary Islands can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Spanish is the official language in the Canary Islands. In addition, there are a lot of English spoken because of tourism.
Want free translate to or from Spanish? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a valid identity card or passport.
A visa is not required.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Spain: spanje.nlambassade.org.
Dutch Consulate in Tenerife (Canary Islands for all):
spanje.nlambassade.org.
Spanish Embassy in the Netherlands: rijksoverheid.nl.
Spanish consulates in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit the Canary Islands.
Money
is paid on the Canary Islands with the Euro (EUR)
An overview of all ATMs in the Canary Islands can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
In the Canary Islands is one hour earlier than in the Netherlands.
Local time, date, and time zone of the Canary Islands, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In the Canary Islands you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within the Canary Islands provide directions.
Electricity
In the Canary Islands you will need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in the Canary Islands can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 112
- Fire: 112
- Ambulance: 112
Tap water
The tap water is chlorinated light and therefore can cause gastrointestinal complaints.
News and newspapers
The latest news concerning the Canary Islands, visit Google News.
A summary of the newspapers from the Canaries visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in the Canary Islands, ending in .es.
Official websites of the Canary Islands: gobcan.es and hallocanarischeeilanden.com.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in the Canary Islands is 0034 or +34.
Would you call use or +31 0031 from the Canary Islands to the Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of the Canary Islands.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of the Canary Islands.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of the Canary Islands.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from the Canary Islands.
Public holidays and school holidays
An overview of all the holidays in the Canary Islands can be found on web-calendar.
An overview of all school holidays in the Canary Islands can be found in the school of Eurydice.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about the Canary Islands? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in the Canary Islands, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on the Canary Islands?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have previously visited the Canary Islands.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in the Canary Islands can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in the Canary Islands can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know when visiting the Canary Islands.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum BAC is 0.5 (0.3 for novice drivers to 2 years).
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... The Canary Islands is one of the 17 autonomous regions of Spain?
... The Canaries name literally means "island of the dogs' mean?
... All the islands are created by undersea volcanic activity?
... The original population was formed by Guangcheng?
... Banana is an important export product of the Canary Islands?
... Carnival plays a major role in the Canaries?
Official name: Canary Islands
Continent: Europe (politics) and Africa (location)
Surface area: 7,447 km²
Capital: Las Palmas and Santa Cruz
Population: 2,117,519 inhabitants (2011)
Government: Constitutional monarchy
Highest point: 3,718 m (El Teide, Pico del Teide)
Distance (Amsterdam - Canary Islands): 3,177 km
Flight Duration: about 4 hours
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
May, June and September are the best months to travel to the Canary Islands. This avoids most of the precipitation and mass tourism.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to the Canary Islands. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
The Canary Islands have a subtropical climate. Temperatures in the winter average 19 degrees in the summer average 25 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for the Canary Islands, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of the Canary Islands can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Spanish is the official language in the Canary Islands. In addition, there are a lot of English spoken because of tourism.
Want free translate to or from Spanish? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a valid identity card or passport.
A visa is not required.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Spain: spanje.nlambassade.org.
Dutch Consulate in Tenerife (Canary Islands for all):
spanje.nlambassade.org.
Spanish Embassy in the Netherlands: rijksoverheid.nl.
Spanish consulates in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit the Canary Islands.
Money
is paid on the Canary Islands with the Euro (EUR)
An overview of all ATMs in the Canary Islands can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
In the Canary Islands is one hour earlier than in the Netherlands.
Local time, date, and time zone of the Canary Islands, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In the Canary Islands you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within the Canary Islands provide directions.
Electricity
In the Canary Islands you will need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in the Canary Islands can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 112
- Fire: 112
- Ambulance: 112
Tap water
The tap water is chlorinated light and therefore can cause gastrointestinal complaints.
News and newspapers
The latest news concerning the Canary Islands, visit Google News.
A summary of the newspapers from the Canaries visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in the Canary Islands, ending in .es.
Official websites of the Canary Islands: gobcan.es and hallocanarischeeilanden.com.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in the Canary Islands is 0034 or +34.
Would you call use or +31 0031 from the Canary Islands to the Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of the Canary Islands.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of the Canary Islands.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of the Canary Islands.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from the Canary Islands.
Public holidays and school holidays
An overview of all the holidays in the Canary Islands can be found on web-calendar.
An overview of all school holidays in the Canary Islands can be found in the school of Eurydice.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about the Canary Islands? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in the Canary Islands, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on the Canary Islands?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have previously visited the Canary Islands.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in the Canary Islands can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in the Canary Islands can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know when visiting the Canary Islands.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum BAC is 0.5 (0.3 for novice drivers to 2 years).
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... The Canary Islands is one of the 17 autonomous regions of Spain?
... The Canaries name literally means "island of the dogs' mean?
... All the islands are created by undersea volcanic activity?
... The original population was formed by Guangcheng?
... Banana is an important export product of the Canary Islands?
... Carnival plays a major role in the Canaries?
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