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Roque de Garachico

The Roque del Garachico has huge vertical walls that drop down from its north-eastern side. One of them is home to beautiful orange coral. This is the only known coral of this colour that has grown on a vertical wall as it is usually found on the seabed to prevent their branches from breaking from its weight.

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Canary Islands: destination of the national swimming team that wins everything

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Mirador Astronómico del Llano de las Ventas

The Llano de Las Ventas Astronomical Lookout Point is located in the Breña Baja municipality. From its height of approximately 1,320 metres, you can savour a magnificent panoramic view of La Palma’s eastern coast. As well as various information panels, this lookout point features a gauge pointing to the Pole Star, a planisphere where you can locate the main circumpolar constellations.

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Mirador Astronómico La Muralla

La Palma is known for its volcanic landscapes and magical spots, but one of the best views is the night sky. The whole way around the island you can find multiple stargazing spots, such as La Muralla. In the Aguatavar neighbourhood you can gaze at the stars at night and admire the beautiful sunsets. You can also learn about its place in the mythology of the Awaras, the Prehispanic inhabitants of La Palma, and a sign that helped them find the North Star. The viewpoint is located in Recta de la Muralla, just next to the main road (LP-1) at 83km, next to a restaurant bearing the same name.

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Museo Etnográfico Juan Évora

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Fundación Cristino Vera

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Museo de Arte Sacro Santa Clara

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Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park

In the south of the island of Lanzarote is Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park, the only zoo with an area of swimming pools. Known as the Corral del Agua (The Water Ranch) it has a big area with water activities for both adults and children. Within the park there is a bar restaurant where you can enjoy a drink or a snack. An outing to this zoo is the perfect way to have an unforgettable day: see wild animals, enjoy the different shows and cool down in the pools and on the slides.

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Loro Parque Animal Embassy

Located in Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of the island of Tenerife, Loro Parque Animal Embassy is a unique place for seeing over 400 species of animals close up and learning more about their characteristics and behaviour. With a history going back more than half a century, this modern zoo (or animal embassy) has become an authentic touchstone in the conservation and scientific study of animals, in particular in terms of how they are affected by the global environmental crisis. Moreover, Loro Parque recently became the first zoo in the world to achieve a negative carbon footprint. A global benchmark that sets out to be a sanctuary where one can contemplate apes, big cats or birds in their natural habitat, be amazed by the intelligence and skills of dolphins, orcas and sea lions, walk among fish, sharks and a wide variety of plant species and at the same time enjoy leisure activities, restaurants and children’s spaces for younger visitors.

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‘Silbo gomero’

Get to know the only whistled language in the world in the Canary Islands, the gomero whistle