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Near Mogán, in the interior of Gran Canaria, there is a trekking route which goes through the Nublo Rural Park and Pilancones Natural Park. This 12.2 kilometre circular walk goes along dirt tracks, paths and roads and is suitable for trekkers with a degree of experience. It starts in Degollada de Cruz Grande and goes through a wonderful pine forest and onto the Soria dam, the biggest on the island. It also goes along impressive volcanic formations in the area of Cañada del Almácigo.

The stretches of road and track alternate on this circular route which starts at Valverde, the capital of El Hierro, located in the northeast of the island. It goes through the central part to the extreme west, a route which is taken every four years to celebrate the descent of the Blessed Mother of King of Kings, the best known feast day. The route goes along the beautiful steep slopes of el Julan valley, with its ravines, a landscape which descends from the Golfo valley to the sea.

Every single day someone takes a paragliding jump from Adeje’s mountains. This borough in the south of Tenerife is home to some of the best areas for paragliding in the whole of the Canary Islands, and Taucho is, without doubt, one of them. An attractive site for paragliding enthusiasts, which consistently brings pilots in from all over Europe, however it is a destination recommended only for the most experienced paragliders, due to the fact that this area is very different from the others and the flight is leeward (downwind), not windward (upwind).

La Palma is a real paradise for paragliding and one of the main flying areas is located in the municipality of Puntallana. In the northeast of the island, just 10 kilometres from its capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma, it is possible to enjoy great flights with fabulous views, from the sea to the summit which uncover an essentially green landscape, full of palm trees, banana groves and crop lands which look even more beautiful from the air.

Bristol – Shooting Gallery offers one of the best waves on the island of Fuerteventura, which makes it a very popular choice for surfers. Located just ten minutes from the tourist resort of Corralejo in the north of the island, the spot can be seen from the town itself. There are no buildings or services in the vicinity, but you can park close by without any problems.

Bristol Shooting Gallery is located on the outskirts of Corralejo in the north of Fuerteventura. The popularity of this windsurfing spot is due to its demanding break, only suitable for advanced level windsurfers. The left wave is very consistent, while the right is shorter but with big walls and hollow sections. Be careful when entering and exiting the water, there are strong currents that can drag kit into a dangerous zone.

60 metres long, Punta Larga is a beach that lies between La Arenita and Las Arenas. Taken together the three beaches add up to about 230 metres in length. This means they’re a great spot for running with ocean views. Because of the volcanic sand, pebbles, and boulders—water shoes are recommended, although you can access the sea directly through a 35 metre platform. This location is rarely busy, except in summer. It’s a fun family beach that’s protected by a breakwater so that children and adults can enjoy a safe swim.

In the beautiful fishing village of Candelaria, to the northeast of Tenerife, there is a quiet beach. It’s 75 metres long and 20 metres wide and made with black volcanic sand and areas of gravel. If you go further along the coast, there are the beaches of La Arenita and Punta Larga. In close proximity to Candelaria—the Los Menceyes sculpture is a tribute to the Guanches, ancient inhabitants of Tenerife who are linked to the Virgin of Candelaria. It’s a great place for families to wander around.

This centre is located halfway between a zoo and a botanical garden. It covers 240,000 square metres of a natural valley known as the Barranco de los Palmitos, in the south of Gran Canaria. This park is known for its huge variety of animals, including monkeys, parrots, toucans, reptiles and a dolphinarium with space to accommodate 1,500 people and half a dozen bottlenose dolphins.

This spot—the man church of the city of Arucas in Palma—is popularly known as the Cathedral of Arucas. Although the building is grand enough to be so, it isn’t, in fact, a cathedral. Large stone towers, pointed arches and an exceptional facade of neo-Gothic architecture house various chapels such as the Nuestra Señora del Carmen chapel. There are also altars illuminated by stained glass windows. Both worshipers and visitors come to admire a chapel that was built on the foundations of the old city hermitage.