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One of the most interesting volcanic landscapes in Tenerife is beneath the sea, facing the Rasca Lighthouse (Faro de Rasca) on the southernmost point of the island. Under the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic you’ll discover a series of submerged ravines created thousands of years ago by lava flows. As it cooled, this lava formed erratic structures like a prismatic flight of stairs, known in the Canary Islands as 'organs'. Punta de Rasca is also a hot spot of marine life that will delight experienced divers and underwater photographers.

El Porís is a dive that will interest all types of divers and it is easily accessible. The dive starts out from the steps of the quay on the coast of Porís de Abona, a small fishing village and tourist spot located on the south-eastern coast of Tenerife. The marine life, although not abundant, is very attractive: rocks covered with soft red and brown algaes, seagrass beds with sea horses and sand banks with garden eels, angel fish and dog fish.

Volcanic earth can have numerous benefits for our skin. It contains rocks with excellent properties, such as pumice, basalt or obsidian. In the Canary Islands, these very special materials are used to make different cosmetic products of volcanic origin, such as artisanal soaps, for example. Without a doubt, these articles radiate undeniable beauty based on the natural charm of the Canary Islands.

Throughout history, the Canary Island date palm has been used as a raw material to produce all kinds of everyday objects: from baskets, hats and bags to brooms, lamps and bottle holders. Because the art of basketry has deep roots in the Canary Islands, and has been handed down from generation to generation by their artisans.

One of the archipelago’s most important activities in economic and historical terms owes its prominence to a miniscule animal, the cochineal, which came to the Islands from America and was cultivated on cactus plantations in the 19th century. Cochineals are used to extract carmine, a natural dye that is famous across the globe, used in areas such as cosmetics, food or textiles. A product with Protected Designation of Origin that brings colour to the world from the Canary Islands.

The Canary Islands are an authentic jewel of nature. But the real jewels of the archipelago are Canarian earrings. These crescent moon-shaped hoops with delicate filigree are one of the most representative ornamental objects of the Islands. In 2500 BCE, Sumerian women wore these special pieces of jewellery, and their appearance on the Islands goes back to the time of the conquistadors. Although they are usually made of gold or silver, they can also be found in other materials. Whatever their composition, they are a unique piece of jewellery that transmits all the authenticity and beauty of the Islands.

The Canary Islands are a popular tourist destination. The archipelago has everything necessary so that children and adults have a great time.

Gofio is a foodstuff which, over history, has become a symbol of Canarian culture. It is a type of flour made from toasted cereals, mainly corn (known as millo on the islands) or wheat. This product is usually found in Canarian kitchens, and every visitor should try it on their trip to this archipelago. Would you like to know more about this superfood?

We talked to Paloma Nuche, PhD in ecology and responsible for Greenpeace campaigns, about the main challenges facing a natural paradise such as the Canary Islands.