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A permanent population of short-finned pilot whales and common bottlenose dolphins live next to the south-west coast of Tenerife. This colony affords us a 95% chance of sighting cetaceans at any time of year. Furthermore, in these waters, we can find up to 21 other different species of these mammals – including the giant blue whale. And their presence is so close to the coasts that the Canary Islands have become the European location that attracts most people for whale and dolphin watching.

Mount Teide, the most-visited national park in Spain, is located in the centre of the island and its summit rises to an altitude of 3715 m, making it the highest peak in Spain and the third-largest volcano in the world. A modern cable car takes you comfortably up to very close to the top. Departures start at 9 a.m. and the last one is at 4 p.m. unless bad weather makes it impossible to provide the service.

Loro Parque was chosen by TripAdvisor users as the no. 1 zoo in Europe and no. 2 in the world. Located in the tourist municipality of Puerto de la Cruz, it gained international fame due to its impressive collection of more than 300 species of parrots. It now also includes the largest penguinarium in the world, an aquarium where fish and sharks swim close to the visitor, and lots of other inhabitants from the animal kingdom.

A route around the north of Tenerife combines nature, culture and leisure to perfection. Between the Teide and the Atlantic Ocean, the north of the island is the perfect place for discovering the island’s traditions, gastronomy and handicrafts, while enjoying its coast and pleasant temperatures all year round. The Casa del Vino La Baranda, the historic quarter of La Orotava and Puerto de la Cruz are three possible stops to be made along this route.

The Los Sentidos trail runs along an old King's highway. Part of it has been recovered for the enjoyment of hillwalkers and nature fans from all over the world who are attracted to it due to the wealth of plant life in the lush laurisilva, full of textures and lively colours and the scent and the sound of silence emanating from its prehistoric heart. An information board system helps you experience these sensations in a very original way.

El Teide, Spain’s most-visited national park, is located in the centre of the island and its summit rises up to an altitude of 3,715 metres, making it the highest mountain in Spain and the third-largest volcano in the world. The volcanic landscape of this extraordinary, monumental natural space, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, transports visitors to other worlds. A modern cable car allows one to - very conveniently - come extremely close to the summit and enjoy the spectacular views it affords.

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), a good way to get to know the island is to take a taxi or hired car and visit two of the most attractive spots on the island, the destination for the most popular excursions, such as the town of Santa Brígida and Nublo Rock, a symbol of the entire island of Gran Canaria and one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Canary Islands.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the north-east of Gran Canaria, is a friendly, cosmopolitan city overlooking the sea that is really easy to get around. Strolling along its streets and avenues, you can quickly see all of the city's most iconic and popular spots, such as La Isleta (the old fisherman's quarter) or the Las Canteras Beach, on a walk that will combine swimming, leisure, gastronomy, history and culture. You will enjoy the urban beach at Las Canteras (the favourite of residents and tourists alike), the architecture of the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium and the fisherman's quarter of La Isleta on this route designed for cruise-goers visiting the city.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the north-east of Gran Canaria, is a friendly, cosmopolitan city overlooking the sea that is really easy to get around. Strolling along its streets and avenues, you can quickly see all of the city's most iconic and popular spots, such as La Isleta (the old fisherman's quarter) or the Las Canteras Beach, on a walk that will combine swimming, leisure, gastronomy, history and culture. You will enjoy the urban beach at Las Canteras (the favourite of residents and tourists alike), the architecture of the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium and the fisherman's quarter of La Isleta on this route designed for cruise-goers visiting the city.

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.