The Canary Islands can thank their position to the north of the Tropic of Cancer and to the west of Saharan Africa for their extremely agreeable climate. A holiday in the Canaries virtually guarantees a healthy dose of winter sunshine for those wanting to split up the winter, a fact that draws back thousands of holidaymakers year after year. The Canary Islands have a very warm climate. With temperatures ranging from 18ºC in the winter to about 24ºC in summer. Daily highs can easily reach the mid to high 30sºC in the summer. The sun will usually fade about 7:00pm. The variations between the islands ensure there is a Canary Island to suit all tastes and preferences and all hold something to entice you. The Canary Islands are seven islands and six islets 112km from the Atlantic coast of North Africa and 1120km southwest of Spain.
