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How la Graciosa became the eighth Canary Island a year ago

La Graciosa is a beautiful slip of earth measuring 29 km2 and with only 750 inhabitants in the Canary archipelago. Previously administered by Lanzarote, a year ago it officially became the eighth Canary Island and joined the European continent by popular demand, in order to better preserve its environment.

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El Burrero Beach

This beach is 500 metres long and 30 metres wide. Located in the town of El Burrero in the municipality of Ingenio, the spot has crystal clear water. In the northern section of the site there is golden and black volcanic sand that gives the beach its unique colour.

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Playa Blanca

The relaxed and calm atmosphere of Playa Blanca, in the south of Lanzarote, makes the area the ideal place for chilling out. To renew your energy you can lie in the sun or take a quiet walk along the promenade. Close to the Timanfaya National Park and the Papagayo beaches, the town of Playa Blanca has a marina and a boat service to the island of Fuerteventura.

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Las Alcaravaneras Beach

The second longest beach in the capital, with just over a kilometer long and almost a hundred wide, extends on the east side of the municipality. Before one of the vital infrastructures of the city, the Port, this beach is characterized for being a much more familiar and neighborly destination than Las Canteras, with more tourist projection.

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El Castillo

Located in the municipality of Puerto de la Cruz, this is an easily accessible beach with dark sand. Its dimensions are 250 metres by 40 metres. The moderate waves and urban location make it perfect for all the family.

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La Jaquita beach

Located in the town of El Ménado, Granadilla de Abona, this spot is about 40 minutes by car from Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Like most spots on the island, the light brown beach is a mixture of sand and rocks. It’s a comfortable and quiet place that enjoys Blue Flag status thanks to the quality of the local water and the range of services on offer.

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Torviscas beach

One of the most popular spots in Tenerife, this Blue Flag beach is wide open and has amenities such as showers, surveillance points, lifeguards, toilets, restaurants, and beach bars.

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Melenara Beach

Located in the town of Telde, this is a Blue Flag beach that’s 350 metres long. It’s of volcanic origin, and there are a variety of services on offer which make it perfect for all the family. There’s a free spa, a picnic area, and a playground for children.

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Bastián Beach

Located in Costa de Teguise, this 375-metre-long beach has beautiful sand and calm water. Local facilities on offer include sunbed rental, parking, and showers. The beach is also equipped with thick stone walls, stairs, and green areas to grab some shade on hotter days.

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La Restinga Harbour

Located in the south of the island of El Hierro is the very last harbour in southern Europe. La Restinga is dedicated to sports and fishing boats, with 22 moorings equipped for vessels of up to 20 metres. Its depth ranges from a maximum of eight metres at high tide to a minimum of two metres in certain areas at low tide. It also has a dry dock, a five-tonne 'travelift' and crane.