The Canary Islands archipelago is a string ... Fuerteventura is the island closest to the coast of Africa. It's a major destination for water sports enthusiasts because of the surrounding ocean's ...

A small boat carrying 280 migrants has landed in Spain's Canary Islands. The vessel arrived on the remote island of El Hierro, some 380km (238 miles) off Africa's western coast, on Tuesday.

Skip Ahead: Your Canary Islands Snapshot ... Itinerary | Know Before You GoThe Canary Islands are an archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa, roughly 100 to 150 kilometers (62 to 93 ...