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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.

Wines of the Canary Islands: unique varieties with a volcanic personality

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.

Tacoronte is located on the northern slopes of Tenerife. It stretches from the sea and its prominent cliffs, to the Dorsal mountain range, reaching an altitude of 1,200 metres. Tacoronte has haphazardly spread out with the roads and paths that have been added over time. Some old important neighbourhoods are El Casco Urbano, made up of Santa Catalina (the foundation of the city), El Calvario and El Cristo, San Jerónimo, San Juan and La Caridad.

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.

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.

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.