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They say that La Palma has the best sky in the world for stargazing, but do you know where the best spots are on the island for wannabe astronomers?

Why is Tenerife the preferred island for international golfers?

The Puro Palmero Museum is dedicated to one of the economic engines (especially between the 1920s and 1960s) of the municipality of Breña Alta: the production and sale of cigars. Inside, it houses an extensive tour of the evolution of the cigars over the years through panels, multimedia equipment and exhibitions of utensils of the time. In addition, there is a part dedicated to the culture that revolves around the world of cigars and other products grown on La Palma, such as vines, sugar cane, cochineal and bananas.

The Gofio Interpretation Museum (MIGO) is located in the old mill of Las Tricias. Inside, it offers the possibility of visiting the original structure and machinery of the mill and its operation until 1954. During the visit to the museum, you will learn firsthand everything related to gofio, one of the key foods of the Canarian diet and part of its culture. Information is provided on the elaboration process from the sowing of the cereal to the table, its nutritional importance and its multiple uses in local gastronomy. All this through information panels, ethnographic elements, graphic, audiovisual and sensory resources and even a live demonstration of the grain milling process.

The Museum of Iberoamerican Crafts of Tenerife-MAIT is located in La Orotava, in the former convent of San Benito Abad, run by the Dominican order (currently the former convent of Santo Domingo), since the 17th century, and dependent on the Cabildo Insular de Tenerife.

The Eduardo Westerdahl Museum of Contemporary Art (MACEW) was created in 1953 by the most prominent art critic of the 20th century in the Canary Islands, Eduardo Westerdahl. Its beginnings took place at the headquarters of the Institute of Hispanic Studies of the Canary Islands (IEHC), which is the owner of the collection. It is currently headquartered in the Casa de la Aduana, always in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.

The Montañas del Fuego arose as a result of the volcanic eruptions that hit the southern part of Lanzarote between 1730 and 1736, giving rise to Timanfaya National Park. Visiting them means being transported to a landscape that seems to be from another planet, especially because of the ocher and reddish colors generated by the intense volcanic activity. To see it from the inside and enjoy a unique experience, it is highly recommended to take the Volcanoes Route. On-board specially adapted vehicles, you can enjoy a tour where you can even feel the heat of a volcanic site that is now dormant.

If you want to discover a unique garden in the Canary Islands you have to visit the Victoria Gardens. They were built by the French artist Adolph Coquet in the 19th century, giving them a beautiful eclectic style.

Don't miss the well-kept gardens of this traditional hotel establishment, with outdoor terraces and swimming pool. They have a remarkable collection of botanically classified plant species, which has been awarded and praised by international experts in the field. You can obtain a guide to the garden itself at the hotel reception.

If you want to visit a unique garden on the island, you cannot miss the Hamilton Gardens, located in the municipality of Tacoronte. They have a large area of Canary flora, including species of Laurisilva and Fayal-Brezal. It also has a part dedicated to the vine, where you can see a sample of different varieties and conduction systems used in the Canary Islands.