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The Canary Islands are an archipelago of the Kingdom of Spain consisting of seven islands and located in the Atlantic Ocean, off the north-western coast of Africa. The islands are all volcanic in origin, the Teide volcano in Tenerife is the highest mountain in Spain, and the third largest volcano on Earth.

The islands and their capitals are:

Climate
Due to the position of the islands with respect to the trade winds, the climate can be mild and wet or very dry.

Spain is home to only 13 national parks and 4 of these are located in the Canary Islands. The following parks offer a variety of activities and can be enjoyed by all.

Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente - La Palma

Garajonay National Park - La Gomera

Teide National Park - Tenerife

Timanfaya National Park - Lanzarote