Is Gran Canaria classed as Europe for travel insurance?

Are the Canary Islands in Europe for travel insurance? The Canaries are a Spanish territory and, as such, are also part of the European Union. That means they're typically classed as part of Europe (rather than 'Worldwide') by insurers when giving you a quote for cover. Check with your insurer to be sure.



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The Canary Islands, also known as The Garden of Hesperides or The Fortunate Islands, are one of the outermost regions of the European Union and one of the 17 Spanish regions. The Canary Islands are 100% European, located 62 miles away from the north west coast of Africa and 870 miles away from the Spanish Mainland.

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A passport is required, but you won't need a visa to visit Spain unless you plan to stay for more than 90 days. Your U.S. health insurance won't work in Spain, so it's crucial to get comprehensive travel insurance that covers medical expenses ahead of time.

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As a part of Spain, the Canaries are also part of the European Union. However, the islands enjoy some exceptions in the fiscal and economic area.

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Geographically the islands are part of the African continent but from a historical, economical, political and socio-cultural point of view, the Canarias are completely European.

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Yes, the Canary Islands are considered to be part of Spain. The islands are Spanish territory.

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While the Canary Island are a part of Spain, and indeed controlled by the Spanish central government, we also have our own political management as well. The Canary Islands, including Fuerteventura, are politically within the European Union, however, they are outside the European Union customs territory and VAT area.

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Yes, the Canary Islands are all officially part of the Schengen Area. They have the same status as any other autonomous community in mainland Spain. This means that all 8 main islands and the various islets and rocks in the archipelago all form part of the open-borders region of Europe.

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Certain areas which are part of the EU customs territory, exceptional areas, are subject to special rules. These areas are: Aland Islands (Finland) Canary Islands (Spain)

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Canary Islands, Spanish Islas Canarias, comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Spain, consisting of an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, the nearest island being 67 miles (108 km) off the northwest African mainland.

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