Meaning of Canary Island | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An island of the Canary Islands.
2. Attributive form of Canary Islands.
   attributive, form-of
3. A locality in the Shire of Loddon, north western Victoria, Australia.

Examples

“Turns out a trip⟳ to the Canary Islands--although a hefty 14 flying hours from the West Coast to Madrid to the largest Canary Island of Tenerife--can be invitingly inexpensive. […] On another day we sailed to Lanzarote, the Canary Island--150 nautical miles from Tenerife--that lies closest to the African coast.”

“The Parque Nacional de Garajonay on the Canary Island of La Gomera offers many things: dozens of hikes to suit⟳ everyone’s ability level, dazzling views of the island’s dry canyons, cascading terraces of banana trees, and misty laurel forests.”

“It [Graciosa] became the official eighth Canary Island in 2018. […] Dominated by the snow-dusted Pico del Teide, Tenerife is the most-visited Canary Island – a mix⟳ of lively towns, twinkling beaches, remote mountains, cultural delights, evocative villages, and a lava-sculpted, Unesco-listed national park⟳.”

“Canary Island cooking combines Spanish with African and Latin American influences.”

“The Canary Island capitals of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife are seeing more demand⟳ than most of Spain’s other capitals.”

“The essence of Canary Island food lies in its reliance on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. […] The use⟳ of olive oil is fundamental, and the Canary Island gastronomy is a story told through its unique local recipes and traditional dishes.”

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