Spain is famous for its island possessions. This country belongs to the Canary and Balearic Islands. In the west of the Mediterranean Sea are the Balearic Islands, which form one of the autonomous regions of the state. These islands of Spain have their own government and parliament. The Balearic archipelago includes large islands such as Ibiza, Menorca, Formentera, Mallorca, as well as many smaller islands. The total area of the archipelago exceeds 5000 km.
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The islands of Spain are famous for their wonderful beaches. The coast of the Balearic Islands stretches for 1000 km. There are more than 400 excellent beaches there, so vacationers have a lot to choose from. Majorca (Mallorca) is considered the largest island in the country. Most of it is a protected area. The island has many beautiful places including beautiful beaches and mountainous areas. Among the other Balearic Islands, Menorca stands out, which is considered a biosphere reserve. The quietest island destination is Formentera.
The famous islands of Spain are the Canary Islands, which are located in the Atlantic Ocean. They are separated from Spain by 1200 km, and from Africa - only 100 km. The Canary Islands is an autonomous province of the country. Large islands in the archipelago: Tenerife, La Palma, Gran Canaria and others. The Canary Islands also include several small volcanic islets. The largest, most populous and popular island is Tenerife. Its area is approximately 2057 sq. km. East of Tenerife is the beautiful island of Gran Canaria, which is the third largest island in the Canary Islands. The greenest island is considered La Palma, which lags behind other islands in Spain in terms of infrastructure development.
Features of the climate
The weather on the islands of Spain varies slightly. The Canary Islands are located in a zone of mild tropical climate, which is formed under the influence of trade winds. There is a cold Canary Current in the area of these islands, so the air temperature here is lower than on other islands in such latitudes. The climate of the Canary Islands is good for people. It is moderately dry and hot. The ocean makes it soft.
The Balearic Islands are influenced by a Mediterranean subtropical climate. In summer, the air warms up to +29 degrees, but this temperature is easily tolerated due to the sea breeze. On the Balearics, about 300 days a year are sunny.
Updated: 2020.02.
