Canary Islands Property

Buying Canary Island property is a great way to purchase an overseas investment property, the most popular Canary Island property areas are located on the larger Canary Islands of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Grand Canaria and Tenerife. Canary Island property covers a wide range of different types of property, with Canary island villas and apartments being the most popular choices. Finding your Canary Island property with many varying properties, locations and prices to choose from can be a daunting experience, it is important to decide firstly on which Canary island you would like your property situated and that particular Canary Islands accessibility to you, this is the best place to start. Having decided on the Canary Island of choice you can set about looking for your Canary Island property whether it’s for property investment, holiday or residential use.

Canary Islands

The Spanish Canary Islands are situated in the Atlantic Ocean, lying between 100-300 kilometres off the north western coast of Africa. Their are seven main islands that go to make up the Canary islands and they are divided into two provinces: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which includes the islands of Tenerife, La Palma, Gomera and Hierro: and Las Palmas, which includes the islands of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote

The Canary Islands were stumbled upon by the Romans some 2000 years ago and they named them the Fortunate Islands. The Canary Islands are fortunate indeed – blessed with a near perfect climate and magnificent landscapes which make them a magnet for millions of 21st century foreign “invaders” each year.

The landscapes of the Canary Islands are quite diverse with volcanic landscapes, dense forest, high volcanoes, and barren desert. They enjoy an excellent climate, which is warm and dry year-round with plenty of sunshine. Combining this and the beauty of its beaches means that the Canary Islands are a very popular destination all year around.