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You will find Playa Jardín beach in the tourist town of Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of Tenerife. This is one of the most famous beaches in the region, and was designed in the 1990s by the famous Canarian artist, César Manrique, created to guarantee rest and relaxation for its visitors. Even just getting to the beach, via gardens full of local plants with pathways that take you between stone walls and waterfalls is the perfect way to start a thoroughly relaxing day on a beach that offers all the services you need and incredible views of Mount Teide.

Playa del Inglés beach is one of Gran Canaria’s most famous resort beaches. Located in south Gran Canaria its almost three kilometres of golden sand and calm waters are next to the Maspalomas dunes Nature Reserve and close to a wide range of accommodation options. Along the beach you find service areas and places for sports such as volleyball and beach football. An ideal location to spend a family day on the beach.

San Agustín beach in south Gran Canaria is within the resort of the same name with everything you need on holiday, such as a wide range of accommodation and services, but is calm and doesn’t get the typical resort crowds. San Agustín beach is perfect for a relaxing holiday in the sunshine and is also home to one of the islands biggest thalassotherapy centres.

In the south of Lanzarote is one of the most popular beaches of the island, Papagayo, a cove of white sand, reduced size and great beauty. In the shape of a bay or shell (some locals prefer to call it the latter), Papagayo wins you over with its crystal clear, emerald green water which remains still all day long just like in a swimming pool. It’s perfect for taking up snorkeling and for enjoying the beauty of its depths or for letting the children splash about without having to worry.

What is the history of this mythical tree? What was its secret? Why was it so revered by the Bimbache people, the first inhabitants of El Hierro? Centuries ago, surviving on this singular island was a huge challenge due to the absence of springs, rivers and wells. But fortunately, there was a Sacred Tree that represented an authentic source of life for an entire people.

You will find La Tejita beach in the south of Tenerife beside the Montaña Roja Nature Reserve. It is a quiet, kilometre-long beach that connects by road with the tourist town of El Médano and the fishing village of Los Abrigos. Its unspoilt nature has made La Tejita a favourite for young beach goers and water sports enthusiasts who are looking for a holiday beach away from the tourist crowds. The magnificent views of the Montaña Roja (Red Mountain), an old reddish-brown volcanic crater, make this beach a unique spot to enjoy the surrounding nature.

Some of the most singular wines in the world are produced in the Canary Islands. As a region that remained free from the phylloxera plague, dozens of varieties were conserved which disappeared from the rest of the planet. Now they are autochthonous and endemic, and offer up unique sensations on the palate. The excellent climate, the volcanic soil and the careful cultivation of wine-growers do the rest in the vineyards of the Canary Islands. Enjoying these highly-prized, award-winning wines is quite the experience, the fruit of a unique region.

The Canary Islands, a crossroads between Europe, America and Africa, were historically a crucial commercial stopover. One remarkable feature is the cultivation of cacti, brought from America in the 15th century, which adapted perfectly to the archipelago’s good climate. Two varieties can be found on the Islands. One of them, Dillen’s prickly pear, yields a fruit with numerous nutritional properties. This fruit is a low-calory superfood that can be eaten raw, boiled or even as a topping for select cheeses. It is also used in juices, jams and all kinds of recipes: a healthy, natural way of giving Canarian dishes a splash of colour.

The nature and the sea of the Canary Islands are a source of inspiration for the creation of highly original artisanal jewellery. The motifs and materials of these jewellery artworks are very varied, ranging from marine figures made of silver to more abstract forms, made using typical materials like volcanic stones. These tiny treasures are undoubtedly a beautiful memento of the Islands you can take away with you forever.

The quality of the waters that bathe the Canary Islands and their privileged geographical location have gifted us a product as valuable as it is esteemed, throughout history: salt. The first settlers, the indigenous people, harvested salt in the ponds along the coast. This activity has continued ever since, both in the ponds and in numerous saltworks, creating salt gardens of immense historical, scenic and environmental value. Virgin sea salt and flower of salt are the expression of this work carried out using traditional techniques, turning this product into the white gold of the Canary Islands.