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Almost 700 tombs in large burial mounds built with volcanic stones make Maipés de Agaete a unique open air archaeological park which has lots to tell about the aborigine universe. Located in the northwest of Gran Canaria, just behind Tamadaba pine wood, it rests on a great lava flow, dominated by a strangely beautiful arid landscape; it has tombs dating back over 1,300 years. It is a spectacular place and has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest where the grey of the land and the green vegetation make for an evocative colour composition.

The Guiniguada ravine cuts through an area of Gran Canaria so beautiful that it is remembered by all visitors. The Jardín Botánico Viera y Clavijo, or Canary Gardens, is the largest in Spain and one of the world’s best. A walk through its 27 hectares of gardens filled with the rich and spectacular plants of the Canary Islands is a tranquil and fascinating experience. Located in Gran Canaria’s capital Las Palmas in the northeast of the island it protects over 500 species of indigenous plants, many in danger of extinction, and plenty of spectacular exotic plants.

In the central-north part of the island of Fuerteventura, close to the town of Tefir, you will come across an odd museum, La Alcogida. What makes it special is the fact that is it a living museum; visitors can observe artisans at work and interact with them. This ecomuseum has seven separate houses, showing seven different architecture styles of the island, from the typical peasant’s home, simple in design, to the mansions with balconies and wooden staircases, two stories high, and with tiled roofs.

The Garoé Tree is found in a place full of magnetism, in the town of San Andrés in El Hierro. Adored by the Bimbaches (ancient inhabitants of El Hierro), it has become a real symbol of island identity. The leaves were once capable of collecting enough water to supply the whole population of the island, a fact that earned it a reputation as a sacred tree. In the 17th Century a hurricane blew it down, and it wasn’t until 1949 that it was replaced by the til that stands there today.

Perched on a cliff in the south of La Gomera, Tecina Golf is the only course on the island. Strategically located near the small resort of Playa de Santiago and high above Lomada Tecina, it offers incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean and the island of Tenerife. Designed in 2003 by renowned golf course architect Donald Steel, the course offers the opportunity to play golf in a unique natural setting.

The best proposals and plans to do during the month of June in the Canary Islands

Playitas Golf Club has a golf course that challenges all levels. The architect John Chilver Steiner is known for designing golf courses where intelligent play is more important than power. Playitas Golf Club is a fine example. Opened in 2009, it uses natural hills and valleys, which contrast with the rugged landscape of the area. Located in the south of Fuerteventura, it offers a challenging game in an arid setting overlooking the sea.

Salinas de Antigua Golf Club is a golf course that requires a strategic approach to the round because of the effects of surrounding hills and wind. Landscaped with native vegetation there are desert areas, several lakes and volcanic sand bunkers. It also has views of the sea. Designed in 2006 by the double world champion Manuel Piñero, it is adjacent to the resort of Caleta de Fuste, on the east of the island of Fuerteventura.

The Real Club de Golf de Tenerife is the second oldest golf course in Spain. Built in 1932 by Antonio Lucena, Andrés Alberto, Joaquín Laynez and Aurelanio Yanez, renowned players at the club, it is in the northeast of the island of Tenerife. This course built among croplands and fruit trees also boasts a hundred year old plantation which is perfectly integrated into the features of the course which makes for a relaxing atmosphere to play golf all year round.