Must-visit places in Canary Islands

Canarias Unmissables

Volcanic peaks, golden dunes, lava caves and Atlantic beaches: the essential sights of the Canary Islands.

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Mount Teide

Spain's highest peak at 3,718 meters, this massive dormant volcano is the world's third-largest island volcano, offering dramatic high-altitude hiking.

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Anaga Mountains

This mountain range features steep green hills and hiking trails, showcasing Tenerife's rugged natural landscape far from the resort beaches.

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Maspalomas Dunes

A vast coastal nature reserve covered with rounded golden sand dunes and wind-sculpted wave-like patterns.

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Islote de Hilario - Montañas del Fuego

Geothermal visitor center in Timanfaya National Park showcasing subsurface volcanic heat demonstrations alongside expansive views over surrounding lava fields.

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The Green Caves

A natural volcanic lava tube and protected monument in Haría, allowing visitors to walk through illuminated underground caverns.

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Caldera de Taburiente National Park

Caldera de Taburiente National Park is a national park on the island of La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain.

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Masca Valley

A secluded mountain village set high in the rugged landscape, founded as a Guanche settlement prior to the 1496 Spanish conquest.

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Roque Nublo

The second-highest peak on Gran Canaria, this dramatic volcanic rock formation once served as a sacred site for the island's indigenous people.

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Las Canteras Beach

A sweeping sandy city beach along Las Palmas, sheltered from rough open ocean waves by an offshore natural reef.

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Rio Viewpoint

A scenic lookout perched on an approximately 475-meter-high escarpment in northern Lanzarote, offering wide aerial panoramas.

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Jameos del Agua

A subterranean volcanic lagoon inhabited by rare blind albino crabs, complemented by a unique natural grotto auditorium.

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Cliffs of the Giants

Towering vertical rock cliffs plunging straight into the ocean along the western coast of Tenerife.

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Siam Park

A massive waterpark featuring an extensive selection of swimming pools and waterslides.

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The Cactus Garden

A botanical garden designed by César Manrique in the shape of an amphitheater, dedicated entirely to an extensive collection of cacti.

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Teno Point

A remote coastal cape featuring hiking trails, scenic coastal views, and a photogenic lighthouse.

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Benijo Beach

A secluded sandy beach hidden away along the coast, offering open ocean views across the surrounding bay.

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Risco Caído

A UNESCO World Heritage archaeological complex carved into volcanic rock, used as a sacred temple and astronomical observatory by the indigenous Canarii for 1,500 years.