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Beach Overview: Canary Islands, Spain
The Greek writer Homer called them Elysiumthe place of an idyllic afterlifeand the Romans gave them the name Fortunate Islands. Not that long ago, these seven islands and six islets, just 60 miles off the coast of northwest Africa, were some of the poorest parts of Spain, but now they overflow with touristic prosperity. Like a European Hawaii, the Canary Islands are a group of volcanic isles with near-perfect weather and dramatic scenery: from deep gorges to black sand beaches to Pico del Teide (the highest mountain in Spain). Plus, they're just two hours flying time from the Iberian mainland.
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Av del Oasis s/n Maspalomas
Maspalomas 35100 Map Distance: 15.7 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
Expert Rated & Recommended
Melia Las Palmas
C/ Gomera, 6
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria 35008 Map Distance: 16.1 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
Expert Rated & Recommended
Gran Hotel Turquesa Playa
Antonio Ruiz Alvarez 1
Puerto De La Cruz 38400 Map Distance: 76.6 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
Expert Rated & Recommended
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AttractionsPlaya de Maspalomas
Las Dunas y La Charca
35290 Distance: 8.4 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
Windsurf Paradise Lanzarote
8 Calle La Corvina, Costa Teguise
Lanzarote, Spain Distance: 136.9 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
Ekalis Canoe Tours
51 Las Indias, Fuencaliente
La Palma, Spain Distance: 834.1 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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