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Discover lizards, reptiles and other unique species that inhabit El Hierro, an island with an incomparable natural heritage.

One of the starting points to get a feel for the natural pulse of La Palma is its National Parador. This emblematic hotel, located in the east of the island, boasts an unbeatable location. It's close to the airport and offers magnificent views of the capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma. Although its exterior is rather functional and without grand ornaments, the building pays homage to traditional Canary Island architecture, which always succumbs to wood. Inside, there are rooms that combine distinction and comfort.

This walk is done along a path used by animals and by the ancient settlers of Gran Canaria to take their animals in search of the best grazing each season. Thanks to the improvements made by a wealthy landlord at the end of the XIX century, the islanders were able to overcome geographic impediments at the summits which took them southwards at a time when road transport was non-existent. With time the route was improved for walkers and pilgrims.

Located in the northeast corner of the island of Tenerife, within the municipality of Buenavista del Norte, the Masca ravine goes through one of the oldest areas of the Canary Islands, in fact, it has seven million years of history. It is a ravine embedded in a stretch with vertical walls on either side which goes on until it reaches sea level at a small jetty. The trek is not very long but the incline and the difficulty of the terrain make it a demanding walk. Remember to wear suitable clothing and footwear and take food.

The pathway in Lobos, one of the best preserved areas in the Canary Islands which is just under five square kilometres in size, allows visitors to enjoy a wide variety of attractions: from salt marshes to small volcanic cone formations called “hornitos”. The route which goes around the island in a circle takes you from the harbour to Martiño lighthouse. The trek on the way back goes through the Puertito, a former temporary settlement for the island’s fishermen and shellfish farmers who worked in the area.

Located in the centre of the island of Tenerife, Teide National Park can be visited using one of the many paths, including that which takes you to the summit of the volcano. Starting at Montaña Blanca, this highly difficult trek due to a progressive change in altitude, (from 1,367 to 3,715 metres) takes about six hours to reach the Altavista shelter. You can stay the night if you get a permit and await the morning to face the final stretch of the ascent which to the very crater of the Teide.

Located between the central and southern regions of the island of La Palma, the Ruta of the Volcanoes has great natural trekking and because of this it was originally an important communication route between the island’s regions. This pathway, conditioned and signposted, goes through the municipalities of El Paso, Mazo and Fuencaliente within Cumbre Vieja National Park. Given the little vegetation and demanding inclines, it is highly advisable to wear suitable clothing, good mountain footwear and head protection. It is also important to take enough food and plenty of water for a six-eight hours hike.

Our Lady’s way (Camino de la Virgen) goes all along the summits of central El Hierro and allows trekkers to contemplate wonderful views of the pastures, the slopes of El Julan, El Golfo, El Pinar, Nisdafe and the region of Azofa, quite near Valverde. On the flat, it goes through the different types of forests of El Hierro (juniper, pine and laurel) before entering the pasture lands of Nisdafe. It will take a day to complete the trek, so it can be done in stages.