Far closer to Africa's coast than Spain's, the Canary Islands have been popular tourist destinations for decades. But many people only stick to the "big four" (Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura). In fact, the Canary Islands are comprised of seven main islands and a further six much smaller ones.
The Canaries are so popular because of their abundance of things to do. Windsurf on Fuerteventura, hike on La Gomera, whale and dolphin watch on Gran Canaria, head to the snowy top of Mount Teide on Tenerife, or sunbathe anywhere!