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.

The best island for stargazing Marek's other favourite Canary island is La Palma. The island, which suffered a volcanic eruption in 2021, is the fifth largest of the Canaries.