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The Frontera Rural Park is a large area where nature and rural tourism are combined in the youngest of the Canary Islands. El Hierro is a Unesco Biosphere Reserve and at 268 square kilometres is the most western and southern of the Canary Islands. It’s also the point where, centuries ago, the world ended as far as the European cartographers were concerned. The southern and western part of the island is a rural tourism idyll: Frontera Rural Park, where man and nature still co-exist in peace.

Located in the east of Tenerife, the Special Natural Reserve of the Malpaís de Güímar is one of those zones that look like they have been plucked straight from a science fiction film. The land is practically desert and combines the black of solidified lava with red sand, leaving visitors believing that they are on another planet. The areas where you can see where the hardened lava flows sprouted through the fissures of the Montaña Grande are especially interesting to see.

On the west coast of Lanzarote, near Yaiza, we come across a very contrasting landscape. Here, the crater of an extinct volcano submerges into the Atlantic ocean forming a lagoon known as the Charco de los Clicos (Green Lagoon), declared a Natural Reserve. Its green colour, caused by the algaes at the bottom, contrasts with the blues of the sky and sea and the black sand on the beach known as El Golfo which is just 100 metres from the lagoon.

North Gran Canaria is home to one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in the Canary Islands due to its huge size: The Cenobio de Valeron. This giant communal granary was used by the pre-Hispanic Canarians to store their staple food. It consists of over 300 grain silos cut into the soft rock and linked on several levels. It’s was a significant engineering feat and worth a visit due to its cultural and historical value to Gran Canaria.

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

The Cactus Garden is in Gautiza, in the north of Lanzarote and brings together more than 1,400 species of cacti from all over the world. It is easily recognizable from the road by the giant metallic cactus sculpture at the entrance, this cactarium was the last work carried out by César Manrique on the island. Visitors who enjoy nature will delight in strolling along cobbled paths whilst enjoying the landscape of Lanzarote in this peaceful place.

In this volcanic cave in the north of Lanzarote, it is impossible not to be affected by the quiet, almost magical atmosphere. Its natural lake, within the cave itself, is slightly illuminated by the sun and is home to an albino crab, unique in the world. The café located inside the cave becomes a compulsory stopping point to have a light refreshment while enjoying the beauty of this place.

Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity is a unique location in the south of Gran Canaria surrounded by nature with exceptional views over the Atlantic Ocean and the golf course. Every little detail has been thought out to ensure your stay is full of pleasure, relaxation, tranquillity and wellbeing. The 5-star resort boasts the most exclusive facilities and services on the island, including a golf course, wellness centre, desert surroundings, a variety of eating areas, and much more. And if there’s one thing Salobre Hotel is known for, it’s golf. The hotel was awarded best golf hotel in Spain in 2016. It is the only resort in Gran Canaria that offers two courses with 18 holes – the New Course and the Old Course – which will become three courses on 17 October by combining the 18 holes of the Old Course (holes 1-3 and 13-18) with a par-36 from the New Course. They will be ready to welcome golfers who enjoy this unique style of course. Salobre Golf is designed for players of all levels. It has some of the most difficult and distinctive holes, given its rocky surroundings and the challenge it offers golfers. It also has a lot of charm, being completely integrated into the resort in a natural environment that respects the surrounding landscape as much as possible.

In Icod de los Vinos, in the north of Tenerife, there is a living National Monument: the famous millennial dragon tree (drago milenario), which is believed to be over 800 years old. It is main attraction by far in this park and a symbol of Tenerife, standing at 18 metres high and with a 20-metre perimeter. The best way to get to know the tree and other endemic species from the islands is to visit the Millennial Dragon Tree Park, where you can walk around the paths and gardens.

In the centre of La Palma, in El Paso, you will find the Silk Museum. Here the tradition of silk and silk weaving is kept well and truly alive, from the rearing of the silkworms to spinning and embroidery. Located in a delightful historic building in the city, the museum also houses the Thread-Spinners Workshop, where visitors can get to know first-hand how these craft workers follow a traditional process that has disappeared in the rest of Europe.