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The best proposals and plans to do during the month of December in the Canary Islands

As you go into the volcanic cave in the north of Lanzarote, it is inevitable to feel that you are going down into another world. You leave behind the sunshine to explore the underground secrets making this a compulsory experience for every tourist. The guided tour, of approximately one hour, will let you see the auditorium built inside the cave. La Cueva de los Verdes, which is the biggest section of lava tunnel in the world, was formed by La Corona volcano of which Los Jameos del Agua is also a part.

The unique Museum of Science and the Cosmos is located in San Cristobal de La Laguna, and is one of the most fun museums in Tenerife. In its facilities you can find a planetarium and numerous interactive activities that delight children... and adults. From puzzles and logic games to optical illusions and the chance to touch a real meteorite, there is not a single corner where you can't learn by experimenting.

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.

La Estaca port is located in the north of the island of El Hierro, near Valverde. Although this port is dedicated to goods trading and passenger leisure, it offers a 250-metre berthing line with 120 moorings. These berths are prepared for leisure boats of up to 30 metres long and 6.5 metres draft. It offers services including a mobile ramp, 40-tonne travelift, crane and a dry dock.

Designed in 1968 by famous course architect Mackenzie Ross, Maspalomas Golf is in a privileged position surrounded by the Maspalomas dunes nature reserve in south Gran Canaria. With views out over the spectacular dunes all the way to the Atlantic Ocean and warm sunny conditions golf here is a pleasure every single day of the year.

One of the top locations in the Canary Islands for classic climbing is Ayacata in the central highlands of Gran Canaria. This spectacular location, with views to iconic Roque Nublo rock, has a number of walls with over 200 routes of varying lengths and levels. Some are advanced climbs that challenge even top climbers.

If there is a place that brings together a large amount of climbing sectors in one small space, it's Arico. This municipality in the south-east of Tenerife is home to the most popular climbing areas of the Canary Islands. Criss-crossed by pine forests and deep ravines, it is ideal for lovers of this sport and has more than 500 well-appointed routes covering all levels of difficulty – predominantly intermediate - and with a maximum height of 35 metres.

The longest, most traditional climbing routes in Tenerife are located in the north-east of the island, amongst the steep mountains and deep ravines of the Anaga Rural Park. This unique area of overwhelming natural beauty is home to rainforests and numerous rocks that bring together a hundred climbing paths. All of the routes are well equipped and have a maximum height of 250 metres. While some are suitable for intermediate levels others will challenge even the most experienced climbers.

The left hand wave of La Santa is considered one of the best waves in Europe to do bodyboarding. Situated in the fishing village of La Santa, on the northwest coast of the island of Lanzarote, it is usually frequented all year round by expert bodyboarders because of its consistent quality. It is easy to find and is even visible from the road, it is near some of the better known spots on the island which makes for a great surfing and sports atmosphere in the area.