Islas Canarias Mugs

Islas Canarias is a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, in a region known as Macaronesia

Los Guanches canarios valle Gran Rey La Gomera

The Pride of the Canary Islands (Islas Canarias in Spanish) Flag Design

La Gomera canary islands treasure

Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands, May 2022 The capital city of the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Santa Cruz is known for its centuries old architecture, busy port, and narrow cobbled streets. The Spanish galleon Santa Maria (centre) is supposed to be a replica of the ship that Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic to the Americas. Did Columbus discover America? Nah, it wasn't lost - it was always there! The ship is now part of a Maritime Museum. Date: 12th May 2022

Calle O'Daly, Santa Cruz de La Palma, May 2022 Named after an Irish banana trader, Calle O'Daly is the main street in 'downtown' Santa Cruz, the capital of La Palma, Canary Islands. There are many buildings of historical interest along the street, with many typical Spanish balconies, churches and other establishments. This shot was taken mid-afternoon, while most of the local residents would have been enjoying their siesta. Date: 12th May 2022.

Plaza de Espana, Santa Cruz de La Palma, May 2022

Balcones Tipicos, La Palma, May 2022 These ornamental, carved, wooden balconies are very representative of 18th century Spanish architecture. These can be seen in the city of Santa Cruz on the Canary Island of La Palma. Date: 12th May 2022.

*Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote, May 2022* The Timanfaya National Park (Lanzarote, Canary Islands) provides a stark reminder of the power of the natural world. This volcanic awe inspiring landscape can appear quite barren, but also incredibly beautiful. The most significant recorded eruptions here occurred in the 1730s. Date: 15th May 2022.

*Columbus House, Gran Canaria, May 2022* The Casa de Colon (Columbus House) is one of the most interesting buildings in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands. The palace was the residence of the first governors of the island, and it is claimed that Christopher Columbus stayed here in 1492 while one of his ships was being repaired. It features ornate doorways, latticed balconies, large courtyards and carved wooden ceilings. It was rebuilt in 1777, and has been a museum since 1952. Date: 14th May 2022.

this was taken in the dunes in the north of fuerteventura, canary islands, spain. there is no natural desert as the island was born from volcanic activity. but it is said that the wind blows sand from the african continent, which is just 120 km east towards fuerteventura. taken with canon eos 50d

Plaza de Santa Ana, Las Palmas, May 2022 The city hall of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. The city hall stands on one side of the Plaza de Santa Ana, opposite the cathedral, in the 'Old Town' or 'Vegueta' part of the city. Date: 14th May 2022.

nia ganadora de ot 2020 en pintura acrilica

Parque García Sanabria, Tenerife, May 2022 Named for the mayor who approved its construction, Parque García Sanabria is a large urban park in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. Many exotic species can be found here including the purple/ble jacaranda trees shown here beyond the ornamental fountains. Date: 13th May 2022.

The capital of the island of La Palma, one of Spain's Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de la Palma is a port town with narrow cobbled streets and houses with wooden balconies. 22nd May 2022.

Volcanic Landscape, Lanzarote, May 2022 Little vegetation grows here in the volcanic landscape of Mount Timanfaya National Park, on the island of Lanzarote (Canary Islands, Spain). To protect the delicate eco-system, access to the park by the public is strictly controlled and regulated. The last significant volcanic eruptions here were in the 1730s, but a handful of gravel from a few centimetres below the surface still feels hot to the touch. Date: 15th May 2022.

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*Rooftops of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, May 2022* An aerial view of Las Palmas from the tower of Santa Ana Cathedral, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. Founded in 1478, Las Palmas is the most populous city in the Canary Islands, and the ninth largest city in Spain. Date: 14th May 2022.

*Santa Ana Cathedral, Las Palmas, May 2022* Old town, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Date: 14th May 2022.

Tenerife Canary Islands

Tenerife Canary Islands

Tenerife Canary Islands

Tenerife Canary Islands

garayonay national park laurisilva canary islands

La Gomera landscape valley cactus aloe

Mencey, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, May 2022 An oil tanker (Mencey) in the port of Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Date: 15th May 2022.

Iglesia de San Ginés, Arrecife, Lanzarote, May 2022 The church of San Ginés, in Arrecife, the main city and port of Lanzarote, Canary Islands. The church was built in 1574 on the site of a hermitage that contained images of Saint Peter and Saint Ginés. The church was flooded and completely rebuilt in 1667, and expanded in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Date: 15th May 2022.

A collage of images captured in the Timanfaya National Park (Lanzarote, Canary Islands) in May 2022.

Auditorio de Tenerife, May 2022 Date: 13th May 2022.

found this old bench in the harbour of corralejo on fuerteventura, canary islands. taken with canon EOS 50D and EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Parco nacional de Garajonay / Isla de La Gomera Islas Canarias

Plaza de Espana, Santa Cruz, Tenerife, May 2022 The largest square in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the Canary Islands. Date: 13th May 2022.

Plaza de Espana, Santa Cruz, May 2022 Another view over the clear blue waters of the lake in the Plaza de Espana, Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands. Date: 13th May 2022.

El Charco de San Ginés, Arrecife, Lanzarote, May 2022 El Charco de San Ginés is a natural, seawater, lagoon in the heart of Lanzarote's main port of Arrecife. Lots of boats on the water, bars and cafés around the shore. Lovely spot. Date: 15th May 2022.

La gomera Playa Santiago Canary islands

La Gomera Valle Gran Rey wild beach at sunset Playa Del Ingles