Canary Islands

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===Islands in the Group===
===Islands in the Group===
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* Lanzarote: 
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* [[Tenerife]]
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** [[Arrecife]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Gran Canaria]] (Las Palmas, Port of Entry)
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** [[Marina Rubicon]]
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* [[Lanzarote]]
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** [[Playa Blanca]]
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* [[La Palma]]
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** [[Puerto Calero]]
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* [[La Gomera]]
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** [[Puerto Carmen]]
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* [[El Hierro]]
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* [[Fuerteventura]]
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* Fuerteventura:
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* [[La Graciosa]]
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** [[Corralejo]] (Port of entry)
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** [[Morro Jable]]
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** [[Puerto Castillo]]
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** [[Puerto Rosario]] (Port of entry)
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* Gran Canaria: 
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** [[Agaete]]
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** [[Amfi del Mar]]
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** [[Arguineguin]]
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** [[Las Palmas de Gran Canaria]] (Port of entry)
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** [[Pasito Blanco]]
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** [[Puerto Rico, Canaria]]
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** [[Puerto de Mogan]]
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* Tenerife: 
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** [[Candelaria]]
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** [[Los Cristianos]]
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** [[Los Gigantes]]
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** [[Puerto Colon, Tenerife]]
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** [[Radazul]]
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** [[San Miguel, Tenerife]]
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** [[Santa Cruz de Tenerife]] (Port of entry)
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* La Gomera: 
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** [[Playa Santiago]]
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** [[San Sebastian, Canaries]] (Port of entry)
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** [[Vueltas]] (Valle Gran Rey)
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* El Hierro:
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** [[La Restinga]]
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** [[Puerto de la Estaca]] (Port of entry)
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* La Graciosa: 
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** [[La Graciosa, Canaries]]
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* La Palma: 
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** [[Santa Cruz de la Palma]] (Port of entry)
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** [[Tazacorte]]
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===Cruiser's Friends===
===Cruiser's Friends===

Revision as of 09:15, 4 June 2008

Contents

The Canaries

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Capital: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Language: Spanish
Currency: Euro €
Time Zone WET (UTC +0)

WEST (UTC +1 summer)

More notes about the country

Background

The islands are an autonomous region of the kingdom of Spain. There two theories on the derivation of the name: one is that it was the name of a north African tribe (the Canarii) and the other that it comes from the Latin term Insularia Canaria meaning Island of the Dogs. The islands were known to the Carthaginians and it is believed that they were found by he Carthaginian captain Hanno the Navigator in his voyage of exploration along the African coast. The Greeks knew about the island and called them the Hesperides. Archaeological excavations have found several Roman artifacts so it is established there was some trade with the Romans. In the late middle ages Europeans "discovered" the islands. The Spaniards conquered the island in the period between 1402 and 1496. They colonized the islands and cultivated them first with sugar cane and then with vineyards. In the 1500s the islands were an important stopping point in the trade routes with America, Africa, and India, and the port of Las Palmas became one of the most important ports of the Spanish Empire. They brought great prosperity to the island as evidenced by palaces and churches still remaining.

Today tourism is the main industry. This has led to overexploitation of the land and the destruction of many of the beautiful coastlines now covered by ugly concrete high-rise buildings.

The islands are outside European Union customs territory, though politically within the EU. That means that parts imported from Europe are subject to customs and considerable bureaucratic delays.

Climate & Weather

The climate of the Canaries can be mild and wet or very dry. It depends on the trade winds.

Sources for weather forecasts:

  • Weather on Line gives detail 7 day forecast charts for the Canaries
  • Wind GURU is a surfer's site with worldwide wind forecasts

Charts

  • BA 1869 Gran Canaria to Hierro
  • Imray-Iolaine E2 Canary Islands
  • NIMA 51260 Islas Canarias (Western Group)

Approach and Navigation Notes

Any navigation notes here.

Local Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.

Arrival/Departure procedures

Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.

Immigration, Visas & Customs

Immigration
Details?

Customs
Details?

Health & Security

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Islands in the Group

Cruiser's Friends

Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".

References & Publications

  • Anne Hannick Atlantic Islands Cruising Guide, RCC Pilotage Foundation, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire
  • Atlantic Crossing Guide, RCC Pilotage Foundation, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire

Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions

Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum

External Links

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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