The Canary Islands archipelago is a string of seven islands, closer to Morocco than to their mother country Spain. The islands are home to more than 2 million people, and their main trade is tourism.

Storm Olivier is now battering some popular holiday spots.

Located 100km off the western shores of Morocco, the 8 main islands in this Spanish archipelago are best known for their hot, sunny summers. Precipitation throughout the year is very scarce.