Facts about The Canary Islands

The Canary Islands belong to the Spain, but actually, these islands are situated in Africa. And now, let's
take look at some facts about these beautiful islands.

Not one, but TWO capital Cities

Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are located on the two
largest Islands and together, share the status as Capital of the archipelago. Santa Cruz
de Tenerife is also home to the second most popular and stunningly spectacular Carniva
l in the world, attracting over a million people every February.

 Island of the Dogs


When thinking of the name ‘Canary Islands’, small yellow birds are usually what springs to mind. However the name Islas Canarias is derived from the Latin term Insula Canaria, meaning “Island of the Dogs”. The legend says  the island used to worship dogs.

Mount Teide - the third largest volcano in the world


Located on the island of Tenerife which is both the Canary Islands’ and Spain’s most populous island, it is a major tourist destination, with 3 million visitors per year.

Lucha Canaria - Canarian Wrestling



The island’s very own sport – Canarian wrestling comes from the history of the ‘Guanches’; the island’s original inhabitants.  The sport became part of the islands’ folklore, usually being fought at celebrations or local festivals.

Home to the Loggerhead Turtle

The largest hard-shelled turtles in the world live in these islands, which called the loggerhead turtle.

 Natural Swimming Pools


In the old town of Puerto de la Cruz you will find the impressive natural salt water swimming pools designed by the famous architect Cesar Manrique. It  includes  7 pools, subtropical trees and plants, a huge fountain, a jacuzzi, playground equipment, restaurants, and even an underground dance hall and casino.

archipelago [ɑːkɪˈpɛləɡəʊ]- կղզիախումբ

to derive [dɪˈrʌɪv] -ծագել, սկիզբ առնել
hard-shelled [hɑːd ʃeld]- հաստապատյան, հաստակաշի
impressive [ɪmˈprɛsɪv]- տպավորիչ
loggerhead [ˈlɒɡəhɛd] -մեծ գլխով, մեծգլխանի

stunningly  [ˈstʌnɪŋli]- շշմեցուցիչ, ապշեցուցիչ

wrestling [ˈrɛslɪŋ]- ըմբշամարտ