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Turquoise water beaches, volcanoes, bike rides on unpaved streets, beautiful sunsets...these are some of the landscapes and plans that you can enjoy in this small and paradisiacal island

Where can you possibly discover an uninhabited pearl of the Atlantic Ocean that was once a sea lions’ playground? All you have to do is go to Fuerteventura, catch a boat in Corralejo and 20 minutes later you are in Puertito de Lobos, a place with hardly any traces of human existence on what is practically a virgin islet, just 4.5 km2.Discover diverse and delightful natural blue pools of clear, calm waters for taking a peaceful dip or snorkelling. After, have a snack in the only restaurant on the islet, but above all what you’ll find is peace. Lots of peace.

There are many beautiful natural pools in the Canary Islands, but three so close, where you can almost jump from one to the other in seconds are few and far between. One of the best examples of this can be found in Barlovento, in the north-east of La Palma, called La Fajana. The paths that circle the complex of three pools, protected from the waves, mean you can move with ease between the three and bathe in the crystal clear waters.

Charco Azul (“Blue Pool”) wasn't, in fact, designed by famous Canarian artist César Manrique, but is a magnificent work of art in its own right. Situated in El Hierro, Charco Azul is, without doubt, one of the most spectacular bathing spots in the smallest of the Canary Islands. Created naturally by flowing lava, this zone doesn’t just invite you to bathe in its turquoise pools, but also offers protection from the imposing open sea by way of a rook, which sends white spray and the crashing of waves up the sides.

The north coast of Gran Canaria is dotted with natural swimming pools but the San Lorenzo pools in Moya stand out.The two large, natural pools give you all the benefits of swimming in the sea in a safe, sheltered environment. You’re also close to restaurants and facilities, and just of the main coast road for easy access. A added bonus is the sandy areas in the pools, a rare treat along the north coast.

If your idea of a great day out is admiring lava flows bathed by the sea creating natural pools, you’ll find four of them here. Charco del Viento is the most popular swimming area in La Guancha and one of the best known and easiest to access in north Tenerife. Even though the force of the sea enters at times, the beauty and contrasting natural colours of this area allow safe bathing in different parts, with some sandy areas and rocky parts ideal for sun-bathing.

If you are looking for a place to enjoy a swim with the whole family in El Hierro, where you can relax and soak up the sun in a nature reserve, look no further. La Maceta natural pool in the El Golfo valley combines sun, lava and the ocean and gives new meaning to the word 'pleasure'. Located in the north of the island, the different sized pools are protected from the waves and have become a reference point in the island for relaxed bathing.

Nature as a natural architect has no comparison. The natural, unspoilt swimming pools of Los Charcones are to be found in the south of Lanzarote, a five minute drive from Playa Blanca. A series of pools of different sizes, depths, and shapes are a joy to see, quite unlike the unfinished, abandoned hotel that the human hand has left behind.

The Charco Azul in La Palma offers visitors a different, unique way to enjoy the sea. Its popularity has grown following a recent makeover, in fact it was awarded an international prize in 2013 for its new services. Based in San Andrés y Sauces, one of the prettiest boroughs in the north of the island, it's a perfect setting to enjoy a day of sea and sun with the family, in stark contrast to the rich greenery of the nearby laurisilva, a prehistoric forest of great importance.

If you are looking for a quieter bathing spot for the kids in La Gomera, this is it, without doubt. Situated in Valle Gran Rey, one of the most beautiful corners of the Canary Islands, this natural pool is perfect for adults and children. At high tide the pool provides a pleasant lake for all ages to swim in, and when the tides starts to ebb away smaller children can have loads of fun in a pool that is almost always protected from the open seas.