The Canary Islands are an archipelago of volcanic origin, consisting of the eight islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, El Hierro, La Gomera and La Graciosa located off the coast of West Africa in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Canary Islands offer a variety of breathtaking landscapes that attract millions of tourists every year: The unspoiled and wild nature hosts beautiful sand dunes, lush vegetation, rugged cliffs, endless beaches and a marine environment rich in local flora and fauna. The islands have a constant mild climate, which makes them a popular destination all year round. Thanks to the richness of their lands, there are many culinary and gastronomic traditions, as well as the many festivals and the famous Carnival, which attract many visitors from all over the world.
Ferries to the Canary Islands depart from Cadiz and Huelva, two ports located in the extreme south of Spain, not far from Gibraltar. The shipping companies that offer departures to the Canary Islands are Trasmediterranea, Fred.Olsen Express, Lineas Romero and Naviera Armas.