It takes more than twice as long to make it from Madrid to Tenerife, the largest Canary Island; the other major islands are Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro.

Most visitors (6.2 million) headed straight to Tenerife, the largest Canary Island famed for its thrilling water park, wild nightlife, and breathtaking mountains.