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This large viewing platform, in the north-west corner of Tenerife in the borough of Buenavista del Norte offers incredible views from between a series of ravines from where you can contemplate the Canarian skies. With rugged road access and only a few parking spots this natural balcony is more than 1,000 metres above sea level. As there are no towns or services nearby you’ll need to take appropriate clothing and footwear, as well as food and drink.

San Bartolo Mountain, in the eastern part of La Palma, is 439 metres above sea level and is a natural vantage point for contemplating the skies. It’s easy to get to by car, crossing through the town of Puntallana until you reach the San Bartolo chapel and up a short hill. With lots of parking available, the area has information panels for visitors, star charts and a sculpture depicting the local legend of The Lover's Leap. There are restaurants nearby offering local food and cakes.

When people visit the Canary Islands for Christmas, they are very surprised by the warm climate, with mild temperatures and barely any rain.

In the centre of La Gomera, on the edge of the Garajonay National Park perimeter, is the Las Nieves recreation area. This is a terrific spot for viewing the Canarian skies at 1,250 metres above sea level. Easy to get to by car, just twenty kilometres from the island’s capital San Sebastián, it is a vantage point to view a clear sky and allows hours of super viewing all year round. Excellent parking facilities.

Traditional Canary Islands music has its deepest roots in the culture of the first islanders.

Found in the east of La Palma, Los Cancajos is a fishing village that has adapted well to tourism but managed to keep its peaceful atmosphere. Just five kilometres from the airport, it's a beautiful spot that is very popular with scuba diving enthusiasts. Take a scuba diving class to discover its magical underwater world and then spend time relaxing on the beach - an unforgettable holiday experience that is popular among visitors.

What is it about Puerto del Carmen that makes it one of the most ideal holiday destinations? Maybe it’s the six km of golden sandy beaches sheltered from the wind or maybe it’s the marina that gives you the chance to enjoy the sea as never before. Whatever the reason, it’s true that visitors will find in Puerto del Carmen, in the south of Lanzarote, the ideal place to spend their holidays where all needs are well catered for.

There are few spots where the sea, the sky and the sand connect to form such an idyllic spot as Maspalomas beach in south Gran Canaria. Walking past the old lighthouse, visitors can peruse the local shops, or dine out without losing sight of the ocean. The wind and the sand create unique sculptures in the landscape and every Maspalomas sunset is spectacular.