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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.

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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.

Despite being the main tourist centre of La Gomera, it is far from the masses, giving it a pleasant relaxed atmosphere. The temperatures are warm and even the nights are mild, so you can enjoy this haven surrounded by nature at any time of the year. You should really taste the delicious Gomeran biscuits and palm honey, which can be bought in many shops in Valle Gran Rey.

Valleseco is located in the centre-north of Gran Canaria. It is made up of two main ravines, Barranco de la Virgen and Barranco de Madrelagua, and a central, drier valley, giving the municipality its paradoxical name. At an altitude of 1,000m above sea level, Valleseco is often enveloped in a “sea of clouds”, which gives it its distinctive deep green landscape. A visit to the local Ethnographic Museum is another must.

The protected landscape of Ventejís, one of the most prized natural areas of El Hierro, lies within the municipal area of Valverde. The location is sacred to the Bimbaches – aboriginal people of El Hierro – because of the presence of a special Garoé tree. In this 1,143-hectare-wide rural landscape there are many dry-stone walls and buildings that typify the traditional El Hierro construction style.

The Natural Park of Jandia is in the municipality of Pájara, at the southern tip of Fuerteventura. Its maximum altitude is the peak of Zarza, with 807 meters above sea level. In this area of unique nature grows the endemic plant representative of the island of Fuerteventura, the cardón of Jandia. The panoramic view of the bay to admire the so-called Arco de Cofete also stands out in Jandía for its beauty.