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There is an unusual nativity scene on the beach in the capital of Gran Canaria which is perfect for all the family at Christmas

It feels like everything is chosen randomly, but nothing could be further from the truth. At Bed & Chic Hotel, there are zero concessions to artifice, making everything incredibly 'cool' and natural. This realm of 'effortless chic', located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the northeast of the island, presents itself with its elegant facade from the 1920s, unfolding a functional interior. Its reception, with messages on the wall, already indicates why it's different.

You can’t get lost as you walk along Paseo de La Viñuela looking for the Casa de Los Camellos Rural Hotel. The rough sculpture of a camel beside high walls of a toasted brown colour announce that you have reached your destination: a stone mansion with plenty of history in the old centre of Agüimes in the south-east of Gran Canaria, with a welcoming atmosphere, peace and quiet, courtyard gardens and plenty of comforts. Simple but inviting accommodation offering everything you need to relax.

Santa Brígida has plenty of stone, space and armchairs in the purest English style; San Mateo is more distinguished, with bureau, pictures with bucolic scenes and terrace, and Santa Lucía exudes warmth, with its wrought iron and wicker. Those are the names and personalities of the suites and double rooms at LIVVO Maipez, an imposing hotel welcoming visitors with an impressive Indian laurel tree. In this almost magical hiding place in the north of Gran Canaria, you can spend hours staring at ravines and mountains of chlorophyll green.

It was once an estate of marquises, which is why good taste and distinction pervade every corner. La Hacienda del Buen Suceso, in the north of Gran Canaria, stretches out among the banana plantations that surround it, with its imposing porch with stone arches, yellow walls, and an outdoor heated pool. It's a gourmet colonial-style retreat that transports you to another era and invites you to disconnect from the world and connect with nature. In short, perfect for taking a break.

The privilege of relaxing in a luxury spa amid natural surroundings of pine woods and ravines is on offer at Cruz de Tejeda Parador. This typical country house, at an altitude of 1,560 metres, is a hotel with excellent public rooms and warm atmospheres. Located in the middle of the island of Gran Canaria, its huge stone terrace serves as a vantage point, providing amazing views of Nublo Rock, the symbol of the island.

Far away from everything, in an unspoilt spot in the south-east of the island where the island’s volcanic coast straightens out, El Hierro Parador is a place to get away from it all and forget everything. Not too big and beside the sea, this typical Canary Island building is nine kilometres from the nearest town: the port district of La Estaca. Here there is no rush and time seems to run slower. It’s a place for relaxation.

There are hotels you always go back to, like La Gomera Parador, in the east of the island. When you cross its threshold, you realise you are on one of the oldest of the Canary Islands. It is carefully decorated in marine shades, evoking a past when boats used to set off from here to America. Its setting, above the town of San Sebastián, has its reward on clear days: a fantastic view of Tenerife while you sunbathe by the swimming pool.

El Socorro is one of the best volcanic-sand beaches in the north of Tenerife. Located in Los Realejos, it has a blue flag because it provides all the services necessary for affording comfort and enjoyment to its visitors. It has also been classified as an “accessible beach”, as it is fully adapted to people with reduced mobility and has reserved parking, showers, ramps and access walkways. The sunset creates a truly amazing scene here: extraordinary views that will help you to fully disconnect. The “chiringuitos” (beach bars) alongside it are the ideal place for a delicious snack or drink at the seaside.