The Canary Islands have 87 districts: 2 in El Hierro, 6 in Fuerteventura, 14 in La Palma, 21 in Gran Canaria, 7 in Lanzarote, 31 in Tenerife and 6 in La Gomera.
The Canary Islands were not commonly known until the beginning of the 14th Century. Yet the conquest of the Islands by the crown of Castille did not begin until 1402 and ended in 1496.
The Islands were inhabited by natives who raised cattle. After the reconquest, the native population and the new settlers united their cultures provoking a structural change in Island society.
The mixture of native and western cultures gave rise to a wide cultural and artistic heritage. The architecture of their villages and towns is a clear reflection of this, along with the wide array of museums which exhibit their history.
The culture and art of today, is located in the theatres, art galleries and alternative halls spread throughout each island, where the most modern exhibitions of art, music and theatre in the world are offered.
The economic base of the Islands is centered on tourism, this constituting approximately 80% of the Islands’ production
Also, with its entry into the European Union, the Canary Islands have been favored with a specific Economic and Fiscal Regime that converts them into a low-taxation zone, attracting investment and economic activity in general.