The Canary Islands are well known for their all year round spectacular weather and also for its beautiful white sandy beaches. However, there are some aspects of the Canary Islands that the vast majority of travellers are unaware off.
Perhaps, one has to look into the origin of these islands full of charm and magnetism, a destination that attracts year after year, thousands of tourists from all over the world. The Canary Islands origin dates back to the Miocene, 23 million years ago, when the islands emerged as the result of the fierce volcanic activity in this area of the Atlantic Ocean.
These 7 islands of the Atlantic are considered by experts, as one of the most interesting volcanic regions of the world, because you can find most types of volcanic rocks and it is possible to observe erosion caused by time and climate. These volcanic landscapes, which can be easily confused with scenes from other planets, have an infinite number of geographical features such as cones, lava fields, boilers, craters, cliffs, caves and underground caves.
The most known volcanic mountain is El Teide on the island of Tenerife, which is also the highest peak of Spain, and rises 3.718 m above sea level. The Teide volcano also holds the record for being the third highest volcano in the world, from its base to its peak. This dormant volcano is part of the Teide National Park and it is the most visited National Park in Spain, with over 3,000,000 visitors a year, which also makes it the most visited Natural Park in Europe and second worldwide.
However, the great unknown of the Canary Islands is the island of Fuerteventura, the second largest island by surface area, and geologically it is the oldest of the islands, so it is of particular interest to scientists and geologists.
The capital of Fuerteventura is Puerto del Rosario, although the southern part of the island, with towns like Morro Jable and Jandia are the most popular areas where to find quality accommodation. The Majorcan hotel chain Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has 3 hotels in the area, the Iberostar Palace Fuerteventura Hotel designed for couples, the Iberostar Playa Gaviotas Park Hotel, ideal for couples and families, and the Iberostar Playa Gaviotas Hotel, a hotel with Spa and all inclusive.
Staying in the southern part of the island of Fuerteventura means being one step away from the National Park of Jandia, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2009, and Pico de Zarza, which is the highest point of the island with an altitude of 807 metres and with a volcanic origin.
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