The archipelago is formed by seven main islands: El Hierro, La Gomera, La Palma and Tenerife, which form the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife; and Fuerteventura, Gran Canary and Lanzarote, which form the province of Las Palmas. The Canary Islands also takes in the insular territories of the Chinijo Archipelago (La Graciosa, Alegranza, Montaña Clara, Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste) and the Isla de Lobos, all of which form a part of the province of Las Palmas. La Graciosa is the only island amongst the aforementioned that is inhabited.
The Canary Islands’ location, 1000 kilometres to the south of the Iberian Peninsula, next to the Sahara, affords the Islands a unique climate, which is mild throughout the year, whereby the beaches can be enjoyed at any time.
The Canary Islands number amongst the territories with the greatest degree of biodiversity on the planet, boasting a wide variety of landscapes: spectacular volcanoes and lava fields, luxuriant woods, magnificent beaches of various types, deep ravines, fertile valleys, impressive cliffs and clear waters that are teeming with life. Moreover, as a result of their modern port and airport infrastructures, the Canary Islands are in permanent communication with the five continents: the Canary Islands are always close to you.
The status of capital of this autonomous region is shared between the cities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife: the offices of the President of the autonomous Government also alternate between the two cities, depending on the term of office, whilst the Vice-president is afforded different headquarters. The Parliament of the Canary Islands is found in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, whilst the offices of the National Government Delegation can be found in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Each of the two cities also houses a Government Sub-delegation.
You can consult the map in the Territorial Information System of the Government of the Canary Islands
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