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Arrieta

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.

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Arrecife Old Town

As the capital of Lanzarote since the second half of the 18th Century, it has become the administrative and commercial centre of the island. It has everything of a fisherman’s town. The lovely avenue by the sea and the Charco de San Ginés are a must for a tapas stop at any time of the day.

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Barranco del Jurado Natural Monument

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.

Coast and beach

El Hierro by night

When the darkness of night falls on El Hierro, the island awakens. Discover its clear skies or its most incredible sunsets and nightlife.

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El Hierro, an island made for paragliding

Discover the thrill of paragliding in the Canary Islands, starting in El Hierro. Soar through the skies above heavenly volcanic landscapes.

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The Canary Islands by Mountain Bike: en route around El Hierro

Their good climate and volcanic nature have turned the islands into a mountain biking paradise. Discover the MTB routes of El Hierro, the least well-known of the islands.

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Open Fotosub El Hierro, the underwater photography gathering

Discover the international Open Fotosub event in El Hierro, a unique gathering for lovers of the sea and underwater photography in volcanic waters.

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El Agujero Natural Pools

Located in the municipality of Gáldar, this 150-metre-long beach is one of the island’s hidden treasures. Strong waves make it a favourite among expert surfers, and its natural pools of saltwater of varied depths also make it a paradise for swimming. You’ll find a coastal town by the same name next to the beach.

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Cruz Santa

As it is based in the middle of a primarily farming area, winegrowing has become the biggest economic activity for its inhabitants. It also has a traditional bakery. It has an important heritage, including its 18th century single-nave main church, in honour of the Holy Cross, which houses the Holy Wood giving the neighbourhood its name, and a venerated 18th century image of Our Lady of Mercy.

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Corona Forestal

Corona Forestal Natural Park, on the island of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain), is a protected environmental area. With a total of 46,612.90 hectares, it is the largest protected natural area in the Canary Islands, 1 extending from about 300 meters above sea level to 2718 meters at Alto de Guajara. The protected area is located on the ridges of Pedro Gil, Abeque and Adeje.