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This visitor center is much more than an information point about the Cumbre Vieja Natural Park. It brings together a selection of specialized exhibitions. From the outside it has a contemporary design, which contrasts with the green and earthy volcanic colours of the Pilar recreational area and the Cumbre Vieja volcano. Inside you can learn about geology and volcanism through audiovisual projections and exhibitions which outline the various eruptions in the history of La Palma.

With three naves, a stone façade and the largest bell in the Canary Islands, the church of Valverde is known as a religious centre. Until the end of the last century it was where the church administration had its headquarters. The location collects together a number of significant artefacts from El Hierro’s history. The site is an example of 18th century baroque architecture. There is an altarpiece with the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception and a number of sacred works of art. The clock on show is French. It was donated in 1867 by Dr. Gaspar Jerónimo Quintero and each year on December 31 it announces the start of a new year to celebratory crowds.

Arriving by car along the La Frontera road, you can easily recognize the church of La Candelaria by its enormous walls of lime and carved stones. On each side there is an access door in the shape of a semicircular arch. Please note that climbing the stairs to the bell tower is recommended. The location has a car park right in front and an easy-to-access restaurant. For those that want to explore, there is wider variety of eateries in the town itself.

Is it possible to go, on the same car trip, from the radiant sun and the blue Atlantic to breathtaking ravines, paradisiacal palm groves, charming villages with a rich heritage, as well as a Tertiary forest, and again the ocean as the perfect icing on the cake? If you have any doubts, all you have to do is climb into your vehicle and get to know the south and center of La Gomera. From Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey, the melting pot of colors, sensations and contrasts is priceless if you truly appreciate nature.

Located in the north of the island of Tenerife, La Orotava is one of the oldest towns in the Canary Islands and was founded in the early 16th Century after the Spanish conquest. The town retains a rich heritage which can be seen in its architecture, gardens and customs. La Orotava takes its name from the great valley of Taoro shared with Los Realejos and Puerto de la Cruz. The town is a gateway to the Teide National Park with its 3,718-metre volcano.

Located in the north of the island of Tenerife, San Cristobal de La Laguna was the first city established in the Canary Islands and to date is the only one to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its colonial architecture, the linear layout of its streets - created in the 15th Century without protective outer walls - and a large pedestrianised shopping area, all combine to give a distinctive feel to this ancient university city, whose historic streets offer visitors an unforgettable experience.

Located in the southeastern region of the island of Gran Canaria, the town of Ingenio evidences the achievements of the economic boom that agriculture brought to it in the XVI century. The growing of sugar cane made this progress possible for what was at that time a place dependent on its neighbouring town, Agüimes. Today the municipality boasts two historic quarters: the old quarter of Candelaria Square and the Carrizal neighbourhood with the church of Our Lady of Good Success (Buen Suceso).

Located in the mid-west of the island of Fuerteventura, Betancuria is one of the most important colonial landmarks in the history of the Canary Islands. Founded in 1404 by the Norman Knight Jean de Bethencourt, the town's location was chosen for its secluded inland position to offer a better defence against pirate attacks. The town reached its peak in the 18th Century due to its abundant dry crop harvests. Today the entire local economy depends on tourism.

Located in the north of the island of Tenerife, Icod de los Vinos is a town shaped by its relationship with the countryside and agriculture. Famous for its renowned wines in the 16th Century it also housed an important sugar mill. Partially destroyed by fire in 1798 the town was rebuilt with special care taken to maximise its green spaces. The old town is centred around the main church of San Marcos, the plazas of Lorenzo Cáceres and la Pila and the San Francisco convent.

The pretty town of El Pinar is the gateway to the south of the island. Taking the road from the capital, you will be enchanted by the countryside full of vegetable gardens and landscapes dotted with fig and almond trees. El Pinar is found on the border of large pine forests and on its lower slopes the landscape is full of rugged volcanic ravines. It’s a town where El Hierro’s traditional rural way of life continues, focused around agriculture, farming and craft making.