Must-visit places in Canary Islands

Canarias Unmissables

Explore the diverse landscapes of the Canary Islands, from the ancient laurel forests of the Anaga Mountains to the Saharan-style dunes of Maspalomas. This collection features Tenerife’s volcanic Pyramids of Güímar and the remote lighthouse at Teno Point. Discover Lanzarote’s contrasting coastlines, including the surf-heavy Famara Beach and the shallow rock pools of Caletón Blanco. The selection also covers essential transit hubs like Tenerife North and La Palma airports, alongside Gran Canaria’s bustling Port of Las Palmas and the natural blowhole at Bufadero de la Garita.

Canarias Unmissables — Map

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Anaga Mountains

Tenerife isn't only about beaches and water parks. The beauty of the steep green hills of Anaga is simply breathtaking.

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Siam Park

A huge waterpark for the whole family, with many pools and fun slides.

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Maspalomas Dunes

Breathtaking - the best word to describe this vast sandy area. The dunes were formed into rounded hills and wave-like patterns during the…

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Las Canteras Beach

Beautiful sandy beach running right along the centre of Las Palmas. It is protected by a natural reef, therefore the waves are mild.

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Teno Point

One of the most remote places in Tenerife, a little cape featuring many natural beauties and a photogenic lighthouse. A great getaway.

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Mogán beach

Beach adjacent to a picturesque fishing village transformed to the upscale holiday resort. Protected beach popular with families.

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Bufadero de la Garita

A natural basalt rock formation and blowhole where ocean waves create rhythmic water spouts and whistling sounds as they fill and empty the cavity.

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Mirador Pico de Inglés

High-altitude viewpoint in the Anaga Rural Park offering panoramic vistas of Tenerife’s northern and southern coasts, Mount Teide, and Santa Cruz.

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Pyramids of Guimar

The Pyramids of Güímar are six rectangular pyramid-shaped, terraced structures built from lava stone without the use of mortar.

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La Palma Airport

La Palma Airport is an airport located in Breña Baja and Villa de Mazo, 8 km south of the city of Santa Cruz de La Palma on La Palma in the…

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Benijo Beach

Nothing but you and the sea. A beach well-hidden from most of the tourists, offers beautiful views of the surrounding bay and impressive…

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Famara Beach

The longest beach in Lanzarote stretches to six kilometres. Beautiful and very popular beach; its strong waves attract surfers.

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Caletón Blanco Beach

Long, grain sand beach located in the north of Lanzarote. There are many rock pools and the waters are shallow.

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Aeropuerto de Tenerife-Norte

Also known as Los Rodeos, this airport in San Cristóbal de La Laguna primarily serves inter-island connections and domestic flights to mainland Spain.

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Port of Las Palmas

Port of Las Palmas is port for fishing, commercial, passenger and sports boats in the city of Las Palmas in the north-east of Gran Canaria,…

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