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        CANARY ISLANDS
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A Spanish autonomous region
comprising of seven large
islands and numerous small
volcanic islands situated off
southern Morocco, the nearest
within 100km of the mainland.
The Canaries offer a
wonderful all year round
climate.

Area (Sq. Km.): 7,273

Population: 1,700,000

Capital: Las Palmas/Santa Cruz

Language:
Spanish

Religion:
Christian

Government Type:
Spanish region

Currency: Peseta

Embassy:
Represented by Spain


           TENERIFE

This is the largest island
where the striking, volcanic
landscape of Mount Teide
contrasts with the lush green
banana plantations further
north and the sun drenched
beaches of the south.

Beaches:
The black volcanic sandy
beaches are mainly in the
south. In the north Puerto de
la Cruz has a magnificent
seafront Lido.

Food:
Tasty 'tapas' (bite size
snacks) are to be found in
many bars and of course
'sangria' to drink.

Shopping:
A Duty free zone, particularly
good for electronic goods.
Always shop around before you
buy - and on occasion be
prepared to haggle.

Nightlife:
Nightclubs and casinos in most
area's. If you're feeling
really energetic try Playa de
las Americas.

        FUERTEVENTURA

Beaches:
Good sandy beaches all round
the island.

Food:
Good local fish dishes and
'tapas'.

Shopping:
Although Duty free there is
not the quantities found on
the more developed Islands.

Nightlife:
Mainly revolves around the
hotels themselves.

         GRAN CANARIA

Beaches:
Head south to the Maspalomas
dunes for the best beaches.

Food:
Fresh fish dishes with a glass
or two of local wine.

Shopping:
Well stocked Duty free shops
plus local embroidery, weaving
and ceramics.

Nightlife:
No shortage of restaurants,
bars and nightclubs here -
with enough choice for even
the most determined partygoer.

          LANZAROTE

Beaches:
Large stretches of fine sandy
beaches, but some of the more
remote ones are best explored
by jeep.

Food:
Local caught fish dishes
washed down with particularly
generous cocktails.

Shopping:
Good Duty free selection as
well as leather goods and
basketware.

Nightlife:
Puerto del Carmen in
particular is brimming with
nightspots, bars and
restaurants to suit virtually
any taste.

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129