Attractions

Teide National Park in Tenerife is the most visited tourist attraction of the Canary Islands. The park is set inside an enormous crater at the centre of the island.
Mount Teide raises from an enormous volcanic crater of 48 km in perimeter dominates a bleak and sun-baked volcanic desert. You can get down to the volcano by a cable car taking you 200 meters from the summit. With a pre-arranged permit, you can also walk up to the very mouth of the dormant volcano. From the peak, on a clear day, you have breathtaking views of Gran Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. There are also several hiking trails with challenging climbs clearly mapped for tourists.

The park is also interesting for its flora especially in May or June when the Teide violet provides a scattering of color, while the 2m high Tajinaste Rojo blooms with beautiful flowers. A single east–west road crosses the park with numerous stops providing views of the park and access to walking routes that allow a closer look at the scenery.

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Los Roques de Garcia

A great hike in the centre of the Teide National Park circles around the bizarre and twisted Roques de García, a line of huge rocks that serve as a reminder of the erosive forces that shaped the park. Formed from magma, Los Roques are volcanic trenches solidified into walls of stone.

Much harder than the surrounding rock, this cooled magma has kept his form while the softer surrounding material eroded away The biggest attraction of Los Roques de Garcia is the unusual shaped red rock called Cinchado. This 27m high solitary rock pillar looks impressive.

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Dragon Tree

El Drago, the world’s oldest and biggest dragon tree, rises above the main road on the western side of Icod de los Vinos. Its dimensions are impressive: – 17 m high with a 6 m trunk circumference.

But its true fame comes from its age. It’s thought to be at least 600 years old.

The Dragon tree got its name from the red rubbery substance that pours out when the bark or the leaves are cut. It is said to be the dried blood of dragons and was used in ancient times as cure for illnesses. The age of normal trees can be determined from the number of rings on the trunk, by the dragon tree, you have to count the number of forks on the trunk that turn up each time the tree comes into flower.

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Maspalomas Dunes

The beauty of sand dunes at Maspalomas surrounded by the blue ocean counts among the most stunning natural wonders of the island.

Contrary to popular belief, these 400 ha of golden sand didn’t blow across from the nearby Sahara Desert; it has been washed up from the ocean.

While a large part is constantly on the move, there is also a stable section, home to a variety of flora and bird life. You will find a small information centre that explains the origins of the dunes, and the plant and animal life you can expect to spot. Pretend that you really are in the desert and ride through the dunes on the back of a dromedary. The short trip will take you to the famous Maspalomas oasis marked with beautiful palm trees. A half-hour ride takes you through areas thick with daisies and tamarisk, and is a comfortable way to avoid burning your feet in the hot sand.

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Aquasur Waterpark

Aquasur in Grand Canaria is one of the perfect places for a family day out. With 33 slides and 13 fun attractions the park provides unforgettable moments for every member of the family with amazing aquatic entertainments like Surf Beach, Congo River, Crazy Race, Kamikaze, Rapids, Aquamania, Twister and the exotic mini-park Polinesia.

There are swimming pools for children and adults and a mini-golf course. Mamut and Adrenalina are two new super attractions, which were recently opened. Due to the island's warm climate the park is open all year round.  An entry ticket allows unlimited use of all the attractions.

Caldera de Bandama is a crater of an extinct volcano located a few kilometers south-west of Las Palmas, Grand Canaria. The perfectly formed crater is a stunning sight and a wonderful place for spotting native flora, or just enjoying the complete silence. Among cactuses, palm trees, olive and mastic trees; you will find the abandoned structures of a wine press dating back to the 18th century. There’s no better way to experience Bandama than by hiking to the crater floor. At the bottom, there is a circular walk around the crater’s interior. A spiraling road takes you back to the peak, 574 m above sea level, from where you can enjoy the stunning panorama of Gran Canaria.

The place is also an important archeological site; the caves inside the crater shelter ancient houses of the native people and unique rock engravings.

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American Star Wreck

An interesting day out in Fuerteventura is to visit the wreck of the American Star on the remote west coast of Playa de Garcy. The ship was once the pride of the United States maritime industry.

It was wrecked in a storm on its way to Thailand where it was to have been converted into a floating hotel. It is not easy to find but the few adventurous tourists who make the journey leave impressed by the haunting, mysterious sight of this giant ship stranded in the middle of nowhere.

Although the ship appears close to the shore in a peaceful bay, there are strong currents that can be dangerous. The Shipwreck Café in Puerto del Rosario is completely fitted out with windows, doors, paneling and furniture from this once splendid ship.

La Lajita Oasis Park

The park is a vast open space of more than 800.000 square meters surprising its visitors with 6.800 species of different plants from all over the world.

Beside the botanic garden the park brings you into the atmosphere of the Great African Savannah. From the Africa watch point have a splendid view of the most mysterious and fascinating area of the park, the Antelope Valley, the Camel Farm and the Elephant Path. You can also check out the silent and motionless reptiles, sleepy raccoons, ghostly lemurs, kangaroos, mongooses or pay a visit at the giraffes, the hippopotamus pond and explore the hillside of the cheetahs and the huge African birds. The park has regular animal shows with colorful parrots, enigmatic reptiles and fabulous sea lions.

If you feel hungry and tired, there are 3 warmly decorated restaurants at the park, with a large variety of typical Canarian dishes.

The Green Caves, Lanzarote

The Cueva de los Verdes or Green Caves emerged during the volcanic eruption of the Corona Volcano some 3000 years ago. The original inhabitants and the latter the population sheltered here from pirates that once attacked the Island.

The tunnel is over 6 km long with an additional 1.6 km under the sea and is the longest volcanic cave in the world. The lighting in the cave has been specially designed to produce a spectacular image of the walls and the light ambient music offers amazing acoustic effects.

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Timanfaya National Park

The fascinating volcanic landscape of the Timanfaya National Park should be on the list of every holidaymaker visiting Lanzarote. The unique moon-like landscape as we see it today has been created by the volcanic eruptions that covered the whole island in ashes 200 years ago.

The volcanic activity is still present and the surface temperature in the core ranges from 100 to 600 °C at the depth of 13 meters. Visitors can witness how a small amount of water introduced into a hole in the ground bursts out as massive geyser and how dry grass inserted in such hole, is burned instantly due to the extreme hot temperature a few meters under the surface.

The eruptions left about 100 volcano craters that one can admire during a guided tour around the National Park. You can make your trip by bus or take a short ride on a camel’s back discovering the rare plant species that managed to survive this hostile environment.

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Cueva Bonita

An absolutely romantic destination is the Cueva Bonita on the island of La Palma. This cave is only accessible from the sea and hides not far from Prois de Candelaria.
The 10 meter high cave ends on a long stony beach. You should definitely visit the cave in the afternoon, when the sunlight shines into the cave.
The whole cave is lit by the reflections and the blue shimmer from the water. But the best time is said to be sunset, when the cave fills with the reddish light of the dusk.