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From the viewpoint at Las Peñitas in Betancuria, an incredible view is laid out before you: a green oasis in the middle of the desert. The underground river that flows beneath the Las Peñitas ravine emerges through a man-made dam and creates a small lake that is dotted with native plants. The open esplanade of this viewpoint is the perfect stop-off when taking a drive through the interior of Fuerteventura and enjoying this beautiful, surprising landscape.

The Orchilla lighthouse sits on the western side of El Hierro facing the sea. Until a few years ago, it was the prime meridian. This iconic corner of the smallest Canary Island is really off the beaten track. The lighthouse is easy to reach by car. Located in Punta de la Orchilla, you should go to see the sky and the golden sunsets and to breathe in the peaceful air.

El Julan lookout point opens to intoxicating panoramic views over the hillside, where we can appreciate its vertiginous slope, which advances in search of the cliff that kisses the Sea of Las Calmas. We observe incipient ravines and sparse vegetation, on a slope of young soils with the volcano field of La Restinga closing the view. It is comprised of piles of volcanic materials of intermediate age. The eruptive centers played an important mixed activity during the second interval of this series, in such a way that the products emitted superficially cover the entire slope, burying the primitive relief, which in some points outcrops in the form of islets, imprinting a particular morphology to the whole.

This building is over one hundred years old and located in the area of the historic district known as El Calvario. Used for many decades as a residence by the Alfonso family, it is a traditional Canarian house typical of the wealthier classes, with an interior courtyard, semi-basement with wine cellar, wine press and barns. One of the descendants of this family, born in the late eighteenth century, was the highest ranking military officer in the municipality during his time, which gave the building the name by which it is known today, the Captain's House. This building was restored by the City Council of San Miguel de Abona to become a museum after being damaged by a fire in 1978.

Órzola is popular for being the gateway to the island of La Graciosa. It is a fishing village with a port that connects Lanzarote with Caleta de Sebo, the capital of the small island. Perfect for eating fish and enjoying the local atmosphere.

This small town in the north of the island only has around 20,000 inhabitants. In the area you can find the Isla de Lobos Nature Park, the Dunas de Corralejo Nature Park and the Tindaya Mountain. For those who prefer to explore the streets, La Oliva has some interesting tourist sites, such as the Casa de los Coroneles – a stately home from the XVII century, and Nuestra Señora la Candelaria Church – one of the biggest on the island – with a peculiar square stone bell tower.

Take your time contemplating the fresh greenery of the Orotava Valley and if the sea of clouds prevents you from seeing the treasure below, take the opportunity of enjoying its spectacular white mantle or look up at the sky in search of the Teide. Behind, as if under its shadow, you will find the Teno Massif and in the background the unmistakable silhouette of the island of La Palma.

The Natural Monument of La Corona is a protected natural area of Lanzarote that includes the volcano of the same name and the badlands caused by its 21,000 year old eruption

La Gomera and its unspoiled nature invite you to travel back to the time when ships sailed the seas discovering new continents for Europeans.