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Despite being the main tourist centre of La Gomera, it is far from the masses, giving it a pleasant relaxed atmosphere. The temperatures are warm and even the nights are mild, so you can enjoy this haven surrounded by nature at any time of the year. You should really taste the delicious Gomeran biscuits and palm honey, which can be bought in many shops in Valle Gran Rey.

Valleseco is located in the centre-north of Gran Canaria. It is made up of two main ravines, Barranco de la Virgen and Barranco de Madrelagua, and a central, drier valley, giving the municipality its paradoxical name. At an altitude of 1,000m above sea level, Valleseco is often enveloped in a “sea of clouds”, which gives it its distinctive deep green landscape. A visit to the local Ethnographic Museum is another must.

The protected landscape of Ventejís, one of the most prized natural areas of El Hierro, lies within the municipal area of Valverde. The location is sacred to the Bimbaches – aboriginal people of El Hierro – because of the presence of a special Garoé tree. In this 1,143-hectare-wide rural landscape there are many dry-stone walls and buildings that typify the traditional El Hierro construction style.

The Natural Park of Jandia is in the municipality of Pájara, at the southern tip of Fuerteventura. Its maximum altitude is the peak of Zarza, with 807 meters above sea level. In this area of unique nature grows the endemic plant representative of the island of Fuerteventura, the cardón of Jandia. The panoramic view of the bay to admire the so-called Arco de Cofete also stands out in Jandía for its beauty.

Seeing the sea when you wake up, having breakfast by the beach and sunbathing all year round are just some of the benefits of Puerto Rico resort. In south Gran Canaria, in the Mogán area, Puerto Rico stands out thanks to its white buildings running down the the hillsides right to the coast. The sea is calm all year round and the marina is the perfect jumping-off point for a boat or yacht trip to see dolphins.

The San Borondón vantage point, in the west of La Palma on the coast of Tazacorte takes full advantage of a natural terrace over the Atlantic Ocean. From there, with the help of two information panels, you can observe the extraordinary skies of La Palma, the first island in the world to be named a Starlight Reserve for its light pollution control. Easy to get to on foot but with no parking facilities, there are also public services nearby in Tazacorte port.

Located in the Vega de San Mateo, just 21 kilómetros from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Roque Saucillo astronomic observatory is easy to get to by car as it is in the town with plenty of parking and nearby amenities. It has a modern astrographic camera telescope ideal for virtual educational use and a classroom for educational activities, workshops and exhibitions.

Set at the highest point of the island is one of the most privileged places on La Palma: Roque de los Muchachos. A balcony located at an altitude of 2,426 metres above sea level and deemed one of the best places in the world for stargazing. Unsurprisingly, this is the site of the Roque de los Muchachos Astrophysical Observatory, an important research centre that is open to the public during the day and by reservation, from which one can observe a spectacular panorama of La Palma’s characteristic sea of stars.