Vacation on Islas Canarias (sept. 26 - oct. 03)

Canary Islands or Canaries (Spanish Islas Canarias), group of islands and autonomous region, Spain,
in the Atlantic Ocean, off the northwestern coast of Africa, comprising the provinces of Las Palmas
and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Their capitals are, respectively, Las Palmas on Grand Canary and Santa Cruz
de Tenerife on Tenerife Island; the cities also serve as dual and alternative capital of the region.
The chief islands of the group, in descending order of size, are Tenerife; Fuerteventura, the nearest
to the African mainland; Grand Canary (Gran Canaria); Lanzarote; La Palma; Gomera; and Hierro.
In addition, several barren islets are included in the group.

The islands are of volcanic origin. Of the volcanic peaks, the highest is the dormant Pico de Teide,
or Pico de Tenerife (3,715 m/12,188 ft). The Canaries are noted for their scenery and mild, dry climate.
Precipitation occurs mainly during the winter season. In areas below about 400 m (about 1310 ft) elevation,
the vegetation is typically northern African; characteristic varieties are the date palm, dragon tree,
and cactus. Growing at higher levels are laurels, holly, myrtle, eucalyptus, pine, and a variety of
flowering plants.

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from budapest, you can reach the islands after a tiresome five hours flight. the best thing
on being on an island is the powerful feeling of isolation from the rest of the world, far
from worries, news and bad weather, espacially in El Medano, the surfers paradise with
it's beach washed by huge waves and eternal wind.

this was the first time that we spent two weeks on holiday and it's far the minimum required
for a good relaxation and travelling around all the places we wanted to see there.
...my spanish knowledge had also improoved a lot.

no more bullshit, enjoy the pictures!

Istvan Hilgert
www.jointsoftime.org