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The outdoor lover's winter playground, the walker's paradise and the beach bum's dream come true, the Canaries offer one of the easiest escapes from a snowy European winter. Avoid the mega-resorts and have yourself a more authentic, relaxing time.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Canary Islands
Population
1,995,833
Currency
Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Spanish; Castilian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC 0
Country Dialing Code
+34
Weights & Measures
Metric
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