Archive for January, 2007
Canary Islands – The History
THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE CANARY ISLANDS Thousands of years ago, the islands were formed by volcanic explosions. The first inhabitants, the Guanches, made their first settlemenets around 3000 BC. They called their community Tamaran. In the 15h century, Spain conquered the settlement and the land has been under Spanish rule ever since. Gran Canaria, the [...]
Taking a Vacation in the Canary Islands
Thinking of taking a vacation to the sunny coasts of Spain? Why not take a cruise to the famous Canary Islands? This beautiful seaside paradise boasts of blue skies, sparkling seas, great beaches, and very friendly people. How to Get There There are many ways of traveling to the Canary Islands. One of them is [...]
Discovering Las Palmas, Gran Canaria’s Capital
The capital of the Gran Canaria, the main island in the Canary Islands, is Las Palmas. Las Palmas is a sprawling city, with nearly half a million residents. It acts as the islands’ center of administration, and is found about 200 kilometers off the coast of Africa. Las Palmas was established in 1478. This was [...]
