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You’re guaranteed a spot of African sun
They might be Spanish territory, but the islands' North African climate certainly gives the Costa del Sol a run for its money. It's perhaps the most obvious reason for visiting, and one that has played to the island's detriment in recent decades with tourists flying over and flopping into plasticky resorts, with little interest in exploring the islands' unique culture, diverse landscapes and modish architecture.