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On the east of the Majorera coast, between Las Salinas and Gran Tarajal, is the Pozo Negro beach. The area is unusual in Fuerteventura for its dark sand, pebbles, and wide, geographically-significant valley characterised by spectacular badlands – or uncultivable terrain – created by a volcanic wash from the Liria and La Laguna craters thousands of years ago. Great for swimming, the Pozo Negro beach is quiet with a solitary, atmospheric ocean feeling. There are few tourists, two restaurants, a hostel with capacity for 60 people, and a municipal camping area with huts and caravans to rent.

Located in the municipality of Tuineje, a few kilometres north of the towns of Gran Tarajal and Las Playitas, the lighthouse reflects traditional Fuerteventura architecture. Just over 100 kilometres in a straight line to Morocco and the Port of Tarfaya, the navigation station is the closest point in the entire Canary Islands to the African continent. Standing 200 metres tall with wooden, cliff-top stair access, the viewpoint offers spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. There is also a wonderful vista of the interior of the island with sights of the Natural Monument of the Cuchillos de Vigán. There is a jaw-dropping volcanic landscape and endemic birds such as Egyptian vultures, crows, and raptors (including the Barbary falcon).

The oldest rocks in the Canary Islands are located in a cave network in the town of Ajuy, north of Pájara. The geological wonder, that has been declared a national monument, consists of sedimentary substrates formed in the deep ocean during the Cretaceous period, between 100 and 150 million years ago. The dating of the caves is astonishingly far in the past when it is considered that the island of Fuerteventura was formed 30 million years ago. During a trip to the cave site, tourists can also visit a local fossilized dune and some old lime kilns located very close to the ocean.

The town of Sabinosa sits on a volcanic slope in the west of El Hierro. Despite being a quiet and isolated town, in recent years it has gained special prominence, due to the unbeatable conditions for paragliders. Elite athletes from all over the world have chosen this departure point for training and competition.

Every year thousands of people come to visit this natural wonder. The 1,400 metre-high plain bisected by the Camino de la Virgen walking trail which is famous for a festival, the Descent of the Virgen of the Kings, that takes place during the first Saturday in July once every four years. The Virgin is the patron saint of the island and during the festival an image of the holy figure is moved from a religious sanctuary in La Dehese to Valverde where it remains for a month. Half way along the path people stop for a party in which six of the local towns get together for traditional dance and celebratory family meals on special tablecloths.

In the extreme northwest of Fuerteventura, the Tostón Lighthouse is one of three important lighthouses in the Bocaina Strait, the other two being Pechiguera (Lanzarote) and Martiño (Lobos Islote). The lighthouse is a must-see location in the north of El Cotillo known for spectacular sunsets and the famous crystalline water lagoons protected by reefs that offer ideal swimming conditions for all the family.

The former and current lighthouses of Fuencaliente coexist, located in the municipality which shares their name on the island’s southern tip. Las Salinas is nearby, a place rich in history where beautiful shades of sea salt are dried. In order to arrive, you must cross the Teneguía volcanic badlands

Located in the municipality of Santiago del Teide, The Cliff of the Giants (Los Gigantes) lives up to its name. It is one of the most spectacular landscapes in Tenerife. The 600-metre-tall basalt slab has a great wealth of local, protected wildlife and is a tremendous sight whether viewed by land or sea. The Giants, a grand part of the natural heritage of Tenerife, is a great spot for nature lovers and those looking for a get-away with lots of marine life. Boat trips are recommended.

The crater of the Cuervo volcano is located between the Timanfaya National Park and the protected area of ​​La Geria. Excursions and hiking trips in this area represent a journey back in time. The location is part of volcanological history with the first volcano to open part of what is now known as La Caldera de los Cuervos. It was in this area as well that, in 1730, the Timanfaya eruptions began. They were to continue for 6 years. Please note: We kindly ask that you do not take volcanic stones as they are part of a unique heritage.

Los Hervideros is a startling landscape in the town of Yaiza, within the Timanfaya National Park in the southwest of Lanzarote. When the Atlantic Ocean hits the coast it froths and spits, as if it were boiling. The volcanic origins of the Canary Islands are shown in the hard-rock lava from the Timanfaya volcano that stretches out towards the ocean. Apart from simply gazing out towards the wide-open Atlantic, Los Hervideros is also ideal for walking routes and for fishing.