Tourism and volcanism in the Canary Islands, Spain

The Canary Islands, which are located in the North Atlantic Ocean near Europe and Northern Africa, consist of seven volcanic islands and many islets, with a spring climate that prevails year round. Their vertiginous contrasting landscapes and gentle climates have created an ideal environment for a r...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cardozo Moreira, Jasmine, Rendeiro Martin-Cejas, Roberto, Melendez-Hevia, Guillermo
Other Authors: 55520763900, 56628156900, 55509878100
Format: Book Part
Language:English
Published: Springer 2014
Subjects:
531290 Economía sectorial: turismo
Lava Flow
Canary Island
Tourism Development
World Heritage Site
Volcanic Hazard
North Atlantic
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10553/69729
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16191-9_3
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Summary:The Canary Islands, which are located in the North Atlantic Ocean near Europe and Northern Africa, consist of seven volcanic islands and many islets, with a spring climate that prevails year round. Their vertiginous contrasting landscapes and gentle climates have created an ideal environment for a rich diversity of species and habitats. These environmental features of the Canary Islands, together with their proximity to the most important departure points for European tourism, enhance their tourist appeal.

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