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On the streets of San Sebastián de La Gomera, on the east coast of the island, you will find a typical Canarian house that is home to the La Gomera Archaeology Museum. Here, visitors will get to know the secrets of the Canarian aborigines (Guanches) and unravel the mysteries of the cave paintings. There is a full scale recreation of a Guanche sacrificial alter – one of the museum’s main attractions, as well as archaeological pieces that how the first settlers to the Canaries lived.

This museum, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the north of the island, is all about science and technology and not touching the exhibits is banned. The Elder is an interactive experience which explains concepts with physical experiments and informative panels. The kids will love discovering the wonders of science, making the Elder museum a must visit in the capital city.

This colonial-style mansion in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s old town in north Gran Canaria is known as the Casa de Colón (Columbus’ House). Open to the public every day it contains three rooms featuring exhibits about the history of the Canary Islands and their relationship with Americas. Its the best place to learn about both the pre-Hispanic culture of the Canaries and the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans and about Columbus and other explorers’ journeys of discovery across the ocean.

In the Guinea Ecomuseum in the north of El Hierro, by an old aborigine settlement, the houses of the first inhabitants are still preserved, as are those built by the colonists. The archaeological remains that have been discovered in the zone have been excavated so that visitors can now get to know more about the way of life of the island’s inhabitants in centuries gone by as they wander through the streets of the old village with its stone houses.

The Cueva Pintada archaeological park is in Galdar in north Gran Canaria and centres around a settlement built by the areas pre-hispanic inhabitants. It’s a must see for anyone interested in the island’s history as visitors walk on boardwalks through the entire village and can enter the painted cave to see the famous geometric wall paintings. This is a striking opportunity to walk amongst genuine archaeological discoveries.

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

The Acclimatisation Gardens of La Orotava, in Puerto de la Cruz, is one of the best places in the north of Tenerife to spend time embracing nature. Plant lovers will discover a huge variety of plants and flowers, particularly of tropical origin: in some areas visitors will really feel like they are in a jungle. Also known by the name of Botanical Garden of Puerto de la Cruz (Jardín Botánico de Puerto de la Cruz), it was established over 200 years ago and is definitely worth a visit.

The César Manrique Foundation is located in the centre of Lanzarote, in the house known as Taro de Tahiche. A painter, architect and sculptor, it was Manrique’s brainchild to make this island the most beautiful of all. This building, constructed on five volcanic bubbles, since converted into rooms, is an example of the artist’s own style of architecture. Here is where the visitor can best understand how Lanzarote was transformed, mixing art with nature while at the same time respecting the landscape and the traditions of the island.

This spectacular viewpoint is in the far west of Gran Canaria and hangs over the sea at the top of a steep cliiff edge with spectacular views out over the Atlantic Ocean. From the viewpoint you get a clear view of a zigzag wall of sea cliffs called the “Dragon’s Tail”. Turning back to look at the island you see the La Arena Valley and the wide, green La Aldea de San Nicolás.

El Río viewpoint, in the north of Lanzarote, is a work of art located at the top of an imposing cliff. Standing at the wide railing and looking northwards, three small islets can be seen - the Chinijo archipelago - separated from Lanzarote by the strait from which the viewpoint takes its name. The biggest of the islets is La Graciosa, which boasts perfect volcanic cones and a melting pot of ochres and beiges. The combination of islets, sea, sky and sheer depth of the cliff transmits amplitude and freedom.