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The volcanic gin that has surprised everyone and other flavors impossible outside the Canary Islands.

The beaches of the Canary Islands archipelago are, without a doubt, their greatest attraction.

This lookout point of Las Tederas, very close to the Aula de la Naturaleza of the same name, owes its name to the tedera (Bituminaria bituminosa), a plant of Mediterranean origin to which important medicinal properties are attributed. In traditional Canarian medicine it has been mainly used in the form of a poultice to heal wounds. From this position, the highest of Santa Lucía's lookout point, you can appreciate a wide perspective of La Caldera de Tirajana, the monumental geological phenomenon located in the center of Gran Canaria with a southeast orientation.

According to its geological age, La Palma is the youngest of the Canary Islands, an archipelago of volcanic origin. Because of this, the island’s history has been troubled by periodic eruptions of the Cumbre Vieja, an active volcanic ridge extending from the El Paso municipality through Fuencaliente, passing through Los Llanos de Aridane. Eruptions in this area were chronicled even before its conquest, which ended in 1496.

Tinajo is one of those villages in Lanzarote that captivates you with its beauty and surroundings. Surrounded by the Timanfaya National Park, the Protected Landscape of La Geria and the Natural Park of the Volcanoes, Tinajo is an ideal place for lovers of water sports such as surfing. A leisurely stroll through its streets will take you to its most important buildings, such as the Church of San Roque, the Tinajo town hall, the chapel of the Virgen de los Dolores or de los Volcanes and the chapel of Nuestra Señora de Regla. Another reason to visit Tinajo is its famous cuisine. The fish goes straight from the sea to the plate, in soup, fried or grilled, and you can enjoy wines sealed with the Lanzarote Designation of Origin.

Tías is a small coastal village in Lanzarote which attracts many tourists throughout the year with its charm and location. The white houses perched on the hillside really catch your eye as soon as you arrive. All of this is dominated by the volcanic Montaña Blanca and the Atlantic Ocean, forming a combination that is very typical of the Canary Islands. In terms of architecture, the church of Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria, declared a Place of Cultural Interest in 1999, was built in the 18th century to replace the previous church, which was buried by lava.

Las Nieves Natural Park is formed by the mountains of Los Sauces and Las Nieves, located in the northern part of the island and distributed in three municipalities: San Andrés y Sauces, Santa Cruz de La Palma and Puntallana. Continuous erosion over time has shaped a rugged landscape dominated by huge ravines such as: Barranco del Agua, Barranco de San Juan, Barranco de la Fuente and Barranco de Nogales. It is worth mentioning the abundance of water springs, one of the most important and well known being Marcos y Cordero. The vegetation of the area is composed of dense scrub in the highest parts, followed by pine forest communities. At lower altitudes, one of the best masses of laurel forest in the Canary Islands develops.

All markets are linked to the land and therefore to ecology. However, very few can boast award-winning certified organic produce. The Puntagorda market in the north of La Palma can do just that. It is also located in a fantastic spot next to the El Fayal forest, with tables, a barbecue area and a children’s playground. A wonderful place only two kilometres away from the town, that is ideal for an enjoyable, family weekend.

Located in the Mirador de Igualero, in the municipality of Vallehermoso, the Monument to the La Gomera Whistle is an important stop-off point for tourists on a tour of La Gomera. The sculpture is a tribute to the history of the island and its unique whistling language. "The tree that whistles" (El árbol que silba) was made by José Darias and uses an iron figure looking towards the horizon to illustrate the hand position of whistlers.

The Bay of San Sebastián de La Gomera was an almost obligatory stopover for the first expeditions to the "New World." The good protection offered to the ships and the facility to supply fleets make this port a preferential stop; especially after the passage of Christopher Columbus on three of his four voyages to the Indies.