The archipelago under the Kingdom of Spain, in the Atlantic Ocean, off the north-western coast of Africa is known as Canary Islands or Canaries. Forming an autonomous community of Spain, the Canary Islands are located near Morocco, Cape Verde, and the Portuguese archipelagos of the Azores Islands and Madeira Islands.

The Canary Islands are mainly comprised of seven major islands including El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, Lanzarote, and Tenerife. These islands are the major tourist attractions of the Canaries. The Canaries also include minor islands of La Graciosa and Lobos.