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El Charco Manso is a magical place of caves, arches, and bathing areas created by natural volcanic, basalt flows. After following the winding road from the town of Echedo to the coast, the natural pool is a spectacular sight at first glance. In the area, rocks create a sheltered stretch of water which is an excellent spot for both adults and children to swim.

The Embarcadero del Faro de Orchilla (Jetty of the Orchilla Lighthouse) is the head of a traditional jetty that was left as a witness to the old shipping connections that were made at the time when the Orchilla Lighthouse was built. Today it is a pleasant bathing spot located in an isolated area at the northern end of the Mar de las Calmas. This remote spot is located at the southernmost and westernmost point of Spain. The Orchilla Lighthouse was of great value in ancient cartography, as it lies on the Greenwich Meridian. It is the most important civil monument on the island of El Hierro.

The Risco Caído Archaeological Site, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, includes a series of ceremonial, residential, and agricultural-livestock caves. In one of the caves, sunbeams enter through an upper window, illuminating the western wall enigmatically and signalling sunrise from the Summer Solstice through the Autumn Solstice. In fact, UNESCO has included it among its Archaeoastronomy sites.

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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.

Seeing the sea when you wake up, having breakfast by the beach and sunbathing all year round are just some of the benefits of Puerto Rico resort. In south Gran Canaria, in the Mogán area, Puerto Rico stands out thanks to its white buildings running down the the hillsides right to the coast. The sea is calm all year round and the marina is the perfect jumping-off point for a boat or yacht trip to see dolphins.

The San Borondón vantage point, in the west of La Palma on the coast of Tazacorte takes full advantage of a natural terrace over the Atlantic Ocean. From there, with the help of two information panels, you can observe the extraordinary skies of La Palma, the first island in the world to be named a Starlight Reserve for its light pollution control. Easy to get to on foot but with no parking facilities, there are also public services nearby in Tazacorte port.

Located in the Vega de San Mateo, just 21 kilómetros from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Roque Saucillo astronomic observatory is easy to get to by car as it is in the town with plenty of parking and nearby amenities. It has a modern astrographic camera telescope ideal for virtual educational use and a classroom for educational activities, workshops and exhibitions.

Set at the highest point of the island is one of the most privileged places on La Palma: Roque de los Muchachos. A balcony located at an altitude of 2,426 metres above sea level and deemed one of the best places in the world for stargazing. Unsurprisingly, this is the site of the Roque de los Muchachos Astrophysical Observatory, an important research centre that is open to the public during the day and by reservation, from which one can observe a spectacular panorama of La Palma’s characteristic sea of stars.

Situated in the north of Haría, the Peñas del Chache lookout is the main reference point when it comes to night sky watching on the island of Lanzarote. At a height of 670metres, the highest peak on the island and well away from light interference, Peñas del Chache can be reached easily by car. A parking area is provided.