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Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean
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The Canary Islands (Spanish: Islas Canarias) are an Atlantic territory of Spain off the coast of Morocco and Western Sahara.
By plane
There are regular flights from mainland Spain and elsewhere in Europe to the larger islands of Gran Canaria (LPA), La Palma (SPC), Fuerteventura (FUE), Lanzarote (ACE), and Tenerife which has two…
By boat
The Spanish company Naviera Armas has weekly connections between Huelva and Cadiz in Spain and Arrecife (Lanzarote), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) and Tenerife.
By public transport
Public transport is available on most islands, varying widely in price and efficiency though—see the specific islands for more information.
By rental car
Renting a car is often the best option for discovering the remote and wildness regions — Tenerife might be an exception with its very efficient bus system.
By taxi
Taxis can be expensive, and inside a city they are not worth the money unless you are in a real hurry or cannot balance yourself after a shopping day.
By boat
If you want to travel between the islands, a good option might be to take a ferry. Most ferries are modern, but they are pricey unless you have a residency status.
By plane
If you are afraid of the sea, or get sick just by staring at a ferry, then a plane is what you need to travel between the islands.
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