The Canary Islands are officially a part of Spain, and therefore are ideal for European visitors, although their location off the coast of Africa means that the islands also have the amazing climate that draws so many people to the area. Because of their volcanic history, many beaches around the island are black sand beaches, but there are also plenty of white sand beaches that usually tend to be the most popular. Here are seven great destinations if you are planning a visit and want to spend some quality beach time during your trip.