THE Canary Islands are an archipelago of 13 islands off the coast of Morocco. Part of Spanish territory, the 13 islands are Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, Gomera, Alegranza, Hierro, Graciosa, Tenerife, Montaña Clara, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste and Lobos. The islands are one of the tourist destinations of British people and most of them have even opted to retire there and buy properties there. The properties that they have bought are ultimately put to three uses: a) as permanent settlement, b) as a summer retreat, or c) to be leased to their fellow British folks who wish to have a vacation in the Canary Islands too. Persons who fall buy the real estate for the latter purposes are usually those who have already have Canary Islands properties themselves and who want to buy more and make them as investment. It is advisable that one must heed first the Canary Islands real estate tax laws before buying any property. Although it is governed autonomously, Canary Islands has laws very similar to its mother Spanish nation. They also have a garbage collection tax which is collected by the local authorities every month.

It is said that each of the seven islands have very distinct temperature. This is primarily one of the reasons why British tourists frequent there. In the larger islands of La Palma, Tenerife and Gran Canaria, there is constant precipitation while in the smaller islands of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, there is sunshine every part of the year. This is ideal for British tourists who really want to go sunbathing or even skinny dipping. There may not be a naturist beach in the Canary Islands but nobody will flag you if you’re naked especially in remote beaches. Just make sure you have company for remote beaches are not usually covered with roving lifeguards. Only resorts employ lifeguards. Another thing to note about the beaches scattered in the Canary Islands is that they have strict environmental laws to enforce. This simply means that tourists cannot just throw trash anywhere and off-road vehicles are, well, off the beaches too. These are rules that are simple to follow. Because of its mostly temperate climate, it is said that the people of the Canary Islands are slow to temper too. It is also said that this has influenced much on the rapid increase of tourists and foreigners who have made themselves a home here. Another reason why tourists frequent here is the existence of a dormant volcano, Mount Teide, which can be accessed using a cable lift. Mount Teide is the highest mountain covered under Spanish territory and the third largest volcano on earth.

When you go to the Canary Islands, it is best suggested that you try out its staple sauce, the mojo, which is actually concocted from garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon lime and orange. You must also try its small potatoes boiled in salty water and served with chicken on the side. Ground roasted sweet corn is likewise added to milk.