Last-minute hotels and villas for summer in the Canary Islands, Spain

Known for their black- and white-sand beaches, the dramatic Canary Islands – off the coast of northwestern Africa – are a rugged volcanic archipelago dotted with pine forests, lunar-like landscapes, dramatic mountains, sandy coves and seaside towns. The largest island, Tenerife, has cobbled-street towns full of authentic Spanish charm, Blue Flag beaches, a rugged northern coastline and a snow-topped active volcano (Mount Teide) with its own observatory.