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El Hierro is the smallest island in the Canarian archipelago. But don’t let its size fool anyone... The scenery and the charming village of Valverde (which comes from the words meaning ‘green valley’), in the east of the island, offer more activities than you might imagine. The friendly islanders and unhurried atmosphere are also aspects you will encounter both in Valverde and in the rest of the island. Another thing to bear in mind is that, because of the size of the village, everything is nearby (except for the port).

Tazacorte has the only museum in Europe devoted to the banana, a fruit that has earned the Protected Geographical Indication classification. But this village on the north-western coast of La Palma is more than an immense sea of banana plantations. Its foundational heart, the Charco neighbourhood, contains heritage of great historical and artistic value, as is demonstrated by its 16th and 17th-century manor houses. A trip to this beautiful village will leave a pleasant aftertaste in the mouth of even the most demanding cruise passenger. On foot, the distance from the port can be covered in approximately 25 minutes.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the north-east of the island of Gran Canaria, is the city with the highest population in the Canaries. Here we find some of the most beautiful and popular historic quarters in the Canary Islands: Triana and Vegueta. Starting out from the port in the direction of San Telmo, you can discover Triana and Vegueta, wandering freely through their streets on a route that combines leisure, history, culture and shopping. If you prefer, you can take the tourist bus that passes the Santa Catalina Pier every 30 minutes and stops in 12 places in the area of Pueblo Canario, Vegueta and Santa Catalina Park, amongst the places of most tourist interest in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Ticket prices for the 1.5-hour tour start at €18.

Not far from the berth for cruise liners arriving in the city is one of the most famous urban beaches in Europe: Las Canteras. It is considered such not only on account of its natural charms but due to the quality of its services and its lively and vibrant seafront promenade. In addition, at Las Canteras, you can enjoy a pleasant climate and calm water all year round. Its iconic sandbank is also a natural breakwater and protects it from waves, which means you can relax and enjoy it.

Most of the population of Gran Canaria, with the third-largest surface area in the Canary Islands, resides in its capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (400,000 inhabitants), and key municipalities in the eastern area such as Telde, above all. This route, which departs from Puerto de La Luz and from Las Palmas, connects Telde to Ingenio and Agüimes – two towns where you can see the idiosyncrasies of the modern Canary Islands without forgetting the heritage and cultural traits of the past, and with lots of options for shopping and swimming.

To the south of the island of Gran Canaria, no more than 45 minutes drive away along a modern motorway, Maspalomas Beach offers us the chance to enjoy an extraordinary day at the beach with kilometres of sand stretching as far as the Playa del Inglés, and we can also discover the exotic beauty of its famous dunes. The beach provides all kinds of services for its users and different atmospheres that combine in absolute harmony.

Gran Canaria, the third largest of the Canary Islands hides many treasures If you dock in Puerto de La Luz, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of Gran Canaria (located at the north-eastern tip of the island), you should take a taxi or hired car and visit two very attractive and popular tourist destinations, as are Arucas and Teror, in the north of the island, steeped in references to religion, heritage and history, and full of beautiful nature spots.

The north of Gran Canaria, the third largest of the Canary Islands, offers a variety of alternatives for a full day out in the car. The route, which goes from Guía to the fishing and port town of Agaete, through the municipality of Guía, in the north-west, provides an appealing combination of rich historical, cultural and archaeological heritage with diverse options like swimming in the Atlantic, enjoying rich seafood gastronomy, quiet valleys and places of great natural beauty.

The island of Fuerteventura is an appealing tourist destination appreciated world-over for its long beaches with their golden sand and clear, turquoise water. In the municipality of La Oliva, 23 kilometres north-west of the capital, Puerto del Rosario, you can take part in the Los Coroneles Route. This living history tour of five properties aims to reveal and enhance the heritage of this town in the north of Fuerteventura. It starts from the church square in La Oliva at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday in four languages (Spanish, English, French and German).

The island of Fuerteventura is an appealing tourist destination appreciated world-over for its long beaches with their golden sand and clear, turquoise water, in addition to its rich gastronomy and an interesting range of cultural tours. Departing from Puerto de Puerto del Rosario, to the east of the island, you can discover two towns that will immerse you in the history of the island of Fuerteventura: Antigua and Betancuria, the first capital city of the Canary Islands.