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The Martín Chirino Art and Thought Foundation is located within the wall of the Castillo de La Luz (the Castle of the Light). It is the oldest fortification in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. In 1941 it was declared as a Historic-Artistic Monument. This spot is a centre for art, debate, and culture. It is a place where history, archaeology, and the legacy of Martín Chirino come together. Martín Chirino was an internationally renowned Canarian and Spanish artist and iron worker who lived in the second half of the twentieth century. The foundation is a fitting tribute to his legacy.

The Pérez Galdós House-Museum in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a traditional house from the 19th century and part of the 20th century, located in the Triana neighborhood, in the historic center of the city. The writer Benito Pérez Galdós was born and lived there until he was 19 years old (1862). Although its transformation and use as a museum made some changes necessary, the materials and the original structure have been maintained, which, following the traditional Canarian domestic architecture of the nineteenth century, enables housing around two central courtyards. In addition to many of the preserved furnishings, it contains an interesting collection of musical instruments, works of art, photographs and other decorative objects. It is worth mentioning the reconstructions of the room where Benito was born, or the office and the bedroom of his house in "San Quintín" in Santander.

The Casa Lercaro is found in the north of Tenerife, in La Laguna, a city that has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. Dating back over four centuries, this impressive palace houses the Tenerife History Museum, though it is hard to know what is more interesting; the permanent exhibitions inside, or the building itself. Due to its central location in La Laguna’s Old Town, it is easy to visit the Casa Lercaro as part of a gentle stroll through the town.

The Jurado Ravine is formed by basaltic materials that, after erosion, give rise to almost vertical walls that can reach up to 620 meters in altitude. It is characteristic of the place, the breakwater with holes on the left side, a product of erosive landslides, under which passed an ancient royal road that gave its name to the place name “Jorado" or "Jurado". The steep escarpments of the ravine are home to populations of birds such as the red-billed chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax), Bolle's pigeon (Columba bollii), laurel pigeons (Columba junoniae), common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), along with interesting protected species such as the mastic tree (Pistacia atlantica), among others.

This ravine is a natural border between the Moya and Firgas municipalities. Its slopes are moistened by waterfalls and teeming with Tertiary Era laurel forests. Along with Tilos de Moya, it was once part of the brave leader of Gran Canaria’s Doramas Forest. In addition, it’s a Special Nature Reserve.

The town of Arrieta, located in the municipality of Haría, is a corner of Lanzarote where stress never arrives. The delightful narrow streets are filled with amazing restaurants and cosy apartments. You are never far from a beautiful stretch of coastline. One of the most peaceful parts of the island, there is a cove, a beach, and a natural pool with fun water activities. Fishing is a very popular local pursuit, and many visitors (including family groups) enjoy the sport as part of a relaxing holiday.

Found in the centre of La Gomera, Imada is a tiny village, boxed in at the base of the Refate ravine, in the shadow of the mountains and overlooked by rocks. It is close to the protected landscape of Orone and daily life is spent cultivating crops on the green terraces between a multitude of palm trees. Narrow lanes and pathways lead off its one main street, which bring you to traditional Gomeran houses, many of which are made from bare stones and others whitewashed, contrasting with the green of the surrounding countryside.