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The absolute must-see destinations across all seven Canary Islands, verified and curated by CanaryInsider.
28°16'21.7"N 16°38'33.0"W | Central Tenerife
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007 and the most visited national park in Europe with over 4 million visitors annually. Dominated by Mount Teide — at 3,718 metres, the highest peak in Spain and th...
28.272700, -16.642500
28°29'13.2"N 16°18'54.0"W | North-east Tenerife
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 and the former capital of Tenerife. La Laguna's historic centre is one of the best-preserved examples of a 16th-century colonial city layout, designed on a grid...
28.487000, -16.315000
28°32'24.0"N 16°11'24.0"W | North-east Tenerife
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2015, covering the entire north-eastern tip of Tenerife. Anaga features ancient laurel forests (laurisilva) dating back 7–9 million years to the Tertiary period — a ra...
28.540000, -16.190000
28°24'28.8"N 16°33'50.4"W | Puerto de la Cruz, north coast
The most visited attraction in the Canary Islands with over 1 million visitors annually. Located in Puerto de la Cruz, this zoo and conservation park has been consistently rated among the best zoos wo...
28.408000, -16.564000
28°04'22.8"N 16°43'26.4"W | Costa Adeje, south-west Tenerife
Consistently voted the #1 water park in the world by TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards. Located in Costa Adeje, this Thai-themed water park spans 185,000 m² and features attractions for all ages. ...
28.073000, -16.724000
28°18'21.6"N 16°50'24.0"W | Teno Mountains, north-west Tenerife
A dramatically situated mountain village perched at 650 metres elevation in the heart of the Teno Massif. Masca is one of the most picturesque settlements in the Canary Islands, with traditional stone...
28.306000, -16.840000
28°14'38.4"N 16°50'31.2"W | West coast, near Santiago del Teide
Towering basalt cliffs rising vertically from the Atlantic Ocean to heights of up to 600 metres — among the highest sea cliffs in Europe. The name "Los Gigantes" (The Giants) reflects their immense sc...
28.244000, -16.842000
28°30'25.2"N 16°11'02.4"W | San Andrés, north of Santa Cruz
A 1.3 km-long golden sand beach situated in the village of San Andrés, about 8 km north of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Unlike the island's natural black volcanic beaches, Las Teresitas was created in 1973...
28.507000, -16.184000
28°23'20.4"N 16°31'30.0"W | Orotava Valley, north Tenerife
A magnificent historic town situated on the slopes of the Orotava Valley at the foot of Mount Teide. La Orotava is renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved colonial architecture, cobblestone stre...
28.389000, -16.525000
28°24'54.0"N 16°32'49.2"W | North coast
The original tourist centre of Tenerife, established as a health resort in the 19th century by British visitors. Key attractions include the Lago Martiánez complex — a stunning 27,000 m² seawater pool...
28.415000, -16.547000
28°27'57.6"N 16°14'56.4"W | North-east coast
The co-capital of the Canary Islands and Tenerife's largest city with approximately 210,000 inhabitants. The city's most iconic landmark is the Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, a futuristic white co...
28.466000, -16.249000
28°02'45.6"N 16°32'06.0"W | South-east coast, Granadilla de Abona
A laid-back coastal town on Tenerife's south-east coast, world-renowned as one of the best windsurfing and kitesurfing destinations in the world. El Médano hosts multiple international windsurfing and...
28.046000, -16.535000
28°22'22.8"N 16°45'50.4"W | North-west coast
A beautifully preserved historic town on Tenerife's north-west coast that was once the island's most important port. In 1706, the Montaña Negra (Trevejo) volcanic eruption destroyed the harbour and mu...
28.373000, -16.764000
28°34'33.6"N 16°07'30.0"W | Anaga, far north-east coast
A spectacular wild black volcanic sand beach in the remote Anaga region, famous for its dramatic sunsets and the iconic Roques de Anaga — towering rock pinnacles rising from the Atlantic just offshore...
28.576000, -16.125000
28°20'31.2"N 16°55'22.8"W | Extreme north-west tip of Tenerife
The westernmost point of Tenerife, located at the tip of the Teno Massif within the Teno Rural Park. A narrow, winding road (TF-445) leads to the Punta de Teno lighthouse, perched on dramatic cliffs w...
28.342000, -16.923000
27°44'31.2"N 15°34'55.2"W | South coast, Maspalomas
A 400-hectare protected Natural Reserve featuring the most important sand dune system in the Canary Islands. The mobile dunes reach heights of up to 10 metres and are constantly reshaped by the trade ...
27.742000, -15.582000
28°08'13.2"N 15°26'06.0"W | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, north-east coast
A spectacular 3.1 km urban beach in the heart of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, consistently ranked among the best urban beaches in the world. The beach is protected by La Barra — a natural volcanic rock...
28.137000, -15.435000
27°58'15.6"N 15°36'39.6"W | Central highlands, Tejeda
The most iconic natural monument of Gran Canaria — a 67-metre basalt monolith standing at 1,813 metres above sea level on the edge of the Tejeda volcanic caldera. This rock formation was a sacred site...
27.971000, -15.611000
27°49'22.8"N 15°46'01.2"W | South-west coast
Often called the "Little Venice of the Canary Islands" due to its network of canals, footbridges, and bridges connecting the marina to the fishing harbour. This charming low-rise resort town sits at t...
27.823000, -15.767000
28°06'00.0"N 15°24'54.0"W | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The historic founding quarter of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, established in 1478, and the original core from which the city grew. Vegueta is a beautifully preserved district of narrow cobblestone stre...
28.100000, -15.415000
28°02'06.0"N 15°27'21.6"W | East-central, near Telde
A remarkably well-preserved volcanic crater approximately 1 km in diameter and 216 metres deep, formed about 5,000 years ago during the island's most recent volcanic period. The circular trail S-20 (3...
28.035000, -15.456000
27°56'24.0"N 15°26'24.0"W | Eastern Gran Canaria, between Agüimes and Ingenio
A deep, lush ravine on the eastern side of Gran Canaria designated a Natural Monument and part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2019. Guayadeque has been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 yea...
27.940000, -15.440000
28°07'04.8"N 15°31'19.2"W | North coast
A historic town in northern Gran Canaria known for two major attractions. The Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (Church of St. John the Baptist, built 1909–1917) is a stunning neo-Gothic cathedral entirely...
28.118000, -15.522000
27°47'20.4"N 15°43'19.2"W | South-west coast, near Puerto Rico
A stunning 800-metre horseshoe-shaped beach with imported white Caribbean sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters, purpose-built in 2002. The beach is protected by two breakwaters, creating calm, shal...
27.789000, -15.722000
27°57'39.6"N 15°34'19.2"W | Central highlands
At 1,949 metres, Pico de las Nieves (Peak of the Snows) is the highest point of Gran Canaria. The summit is accessible by car via the GC-130 and GC-134 roads to within 50 metres of the peak, making it...
27.961000, -15.572000
28°07'30.0"N 15°25'48.0"W | North-east coast
The co-capital of the Canary Islands and the largest city in the archipelago with approximately 380,000 residents. Las Palmas offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern cosmopolitan life. Beyo...
28.125000, -15.430000
27°57'07.2"N 15°49'44.4"W | North-west coast, remote
One of the last truly wild and unspoiled beaches in Gran Canaria, located on the remote north-west coast within the Güigüí Special Nature Reserve (Reserva Natural Especial de Güigüí). The beach featur...
27.952000, -15.829000
28°03'36.0"N 15°32'52.8"W | North-central Gran Canaria
One of the most beautiful and historically significant towns in Gran Canaria, situated in the lush green hills of the north at 543 metres elevation. Teror is the island's primary religious pilgrimage ...
28.060000, -15.548000
28°08'20.4"N 15°30'10.8"W | Near Santa María de Guía, north
One of the most important and spectacular archaeological sites in the Canary Islands, known as the "Monastery of Valerón." This is a vast pre-Hispanic communal granary carved into a natural volcanic r...
28.139000, -15.503000
28°03'57.6"N 15°27'46.8"W | Tafira Alta, near Las Palmas
The Canary Islands' premier botanical garden, also known as the Jardín Canario, spanning 27 hectares in the hills of Tafira Alta, about 10 km from Las Palmas. Founded in 1952 by Swedish-born botanist ...
28.066000, -15.463000
29°00'38.5"N 13°45'15.1"W | South-west Lanzarote, municipalities of Yaiza and Tinajo
A 51.07 km² national park established in 1974, encompassing the Montañas del Fuego (Fire Mountains) created by volcanic eruptions between 1730 and 1736 — the longest recorded volcanic event in history...
29.010700, -13.754200
29°09'25.6"N 13°25'51.6"W | Northern Lanzarote, municipality of Haría
A volcanic tunnel system formed by the eruption of the La Corona volcano approximately 4,000 years ago — part of a 7 km lava tube, one of the longest in the world. Transformed by visionary artist and ...
29.157100, -13.431000
29°09'40.3"N 13°26'20.4"W | Northern Lanzarote, near Haría
A section of the same volcanic tube system as Jameos del Agua, stretching approximately 1 km of the 7 km total lava tube formed by the La Corona eruption. Named after the Verdes family who historicall...
29.161200, -13.439000
29°12'52.2"N 13°28'53.8"W | Northernmost point, Risco de Famara, municipality of Haría
An architectural masterpiece by César Manrique, opened in 1973, perched 475 metres above sea level on the Risco de Famara escarpment at the island's northern tip. The viewpoint offers breathtaking pan...
29.214500, -13.481600
29°04'45.8"N 13°35'48.5"W | Guatiza, municipality of Teguise
César Manrique's final project, opened in 1990, built on the site of an abandoned quarry (rofera) used for extracting volcanic gravel (picón). The garden features approximately 4,500 specimens represe...
29.079400, -13.596800
29°03'50.8"N 13°33'17.3"W | Taro de Tahíche, municipality of Teguise
The former home and studio of Lanzarote's most celebrated artist, César Manrique (1919–1992), converted into a museum and foundation after his death. Built in 1968 on the site of a lava flow from the ...
29.064100, -13.554800
28°51'27.7"N 13°47'25.4"W | Southern tip, municipality of Yaiza
A crescent-shaped cove of golden sand and crystal-clear emerald-green water, widely considered the most beautiful beach in Lanzarote — often called the "Caribbean of the Canaries." Playa de Papagayo i...
28.857700, -13.790400
28°59'42.0"N 13°40'15.6"W | Central Lanzarote, between San Bartolomé and Yaiza
Lanzarote's unique wine-growing region, a landscape unlike any other vineyard on Earth — a vast sea of black volcanic ash (picón) stretching across the island's centre, dotted with thousands of semici...
28.995000, -13.671000
29°03'36.0"N 13°33'32.4"W | Central-north Lanzarote
The historic former capital of Lanzarote from the 15th century until 1852, founded as the island's first settlement. Named after the daughter of the last Guanche king of Lanzarote, Teguise preserves i...
29.060000, -13.559000
28°58'54.5"N 13°49'42.2"W | West coast, municipality of Yaiza
A dramatic volcanic crater half-eroded by the Atlantic Ocean, forming a natural amphitheatre around a striking bright-green lagoon — the Charco de los Clicos, also known as Lago Verde (Green Lake). Th...
28.981800, -13.828400
28°57'35.6"N 13°49'56.6"W | West coast, between El Golfo and Salinas de Janubio
A dramatic coastal formation on Lanzarote's western shore where lava flows from the 1730–1736 Timanfaya eruptions met the Atlantic Ocean, creating a jagged labyrinth of volcanic rock caves, blowholes,...
28.959900, -13.832400
29°02'13.2"N 13°43'37.2"W | Parque Natural de los Volcanes, near Mancha Blanca
The most popular volcanic hike in Lanzarote, a 6 km (round trip) trail to the rim of a perfectly preserved volcanic crater. Caldera Blanca ("White Crater") is approximately 1.2 km in diameter and 458 ...
29.037000, -13.727000
28°51'45.0"N 13°49'40.8"W | Southern coast, municipality of Yaiza
Lanzarote's southernmost resort town, facing Fuerteventura across the 11 km-wide La Bocaina Strait. From a small fishing village, Playa Blanca has grown into an upscale resort while retaining a relaxe...
28.862500, -13.828000
28°55'08.4"N 13°39'07.2"W | Central-east coast, municipality of Tías
Lanzarote's largest and liveliest resort town, stretching approximately 7 km along the central east coast. Originally named Tiñosa, it was renamed in honour of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of f...
28.919000, -13.652000
28°57'54.0"N 13°33'00.0"W | Central-east coast
The capital and largest city of Lanzarote since the capital was transferred from Teguise in 1852, with a population of approximately 64,000. Arrecife's name derives from the Spanish word for "reef" (a...
28.965000, -13.550000
28°42'41.0"N 13°52'08.0"W | North-east coast, adjacent to Corralejo town
A 2,600-hectare Natural Park established in 1994, featuring the largest sand dune system in the Canary Islands — over 10 km of white sand dunes and 8 km of pristine beaches. The fine white sand origin...
28.711400, -13.868900
28°07'33.6"N 14°13'30.0"W | Southern coast, Jandía Peninsula
A spectacular 10 km stretch of white sand beach on the southern coast of the Jandía Peninsula, famous for its shallow turquoise lagoon formed at low tide when the water recedes hundreds of metres. The...
28.126000, -14.225000
28°25'28.9"N 14°03'26.6"W | Central Fuerteventura, inland
The historic heart of Fuerteventura, founded in 1404 by Norman conqueror Jean de Béthencourt as the island's first capital. Nestled in a palm-filled valley surrounded by volcanic mountains, Betancuria...
28.424700, -14.057400
28°05'52.8"N 14°22'30.0"W | Remote western coast, Jandía Peninsula
A spectacular 14 km wild beach on the remote western coast of the Jandía Peninsula, backed by mountains reaching 807 m at Pico de la Zarza. Accessible only via an unpaved road over the mountains from ...
28.098000, -14.375000
28°44'45.6"N 13°49'19.2"W | 2 km north-east of Corralejo
A 468-hectare protected islet accessible by ferry from Corralejo (15 minutes, regular service for day trips). The island was named after the monk seals (lobos marinos) that once lived here. Features i...
28.746000, -13.822000
28°23'58.6"N 14°09'10.8"W | West coast
A dramatic black sand beach on the west coast, backed by limestone cliffs and natural sea caves. The Ajuy Caves (Cuevas de Ajuy) are accessible by a wooden boardwalk trail from the beach and are part ...
28.399600, -14.153000
28°42'00.0"N 13°53'16.8"W | Near Lajares, north of the island
A remarkably well-preserved volcanic crater near Lajares in northern Fuerteventura. The crater is approximately 70 metres deep with a perfectly circular shape. A 5 km circular hiking trail leads to a ...
28.700000, -13.888000
28°02'58.2"N 14°21'46.8"W | Southern tip of Fuerteventura
The main resort town of the Jandía Peninsula in southern Fuerteventura, situated on a hillside overlooking a 4 km sandy beach. Originally a fishing village, Morro Jable has become the island's largest...
28.049500, -14.363000
28°23'41.3"N 13°51'31.3"W | East coast, 10 km south of the airport
A purpose-built resort town located 10 km south of Fuerteventura Airport, popular with families and golf enthusiasts. The town features a protected artificial lagoon ideal for safe swimming and a 18-h...
28.394800, -13.858700
28°06'00.0"N 14°21'03.6"W | Jandía Peninsula
The highest point of Fuerteventura at 807 metres above sea level, located in the Jandía Natural Park on the southern peninsula. A well-marked hiking trail starts from Morro Jable, covering approximate...
28.100000, -14.351000
28°35'09.6"N 13°58'40.8"W | Near La Oliva, north-west
A sacred mountain rising 401 metres above the plains of northern Fuerteventura, considered the most important archaeological site on the island. The mountain features over 300 foot-shaped petroglyphs ...
28.586000, -13.978000
28°40'48.0"N 14°00'36.0"W | North-west coast
A former fishing village turned laid-back resort on the north-west coast of Fuerteventura. El Cotillo is famous for its dual coastline character: to the north are the spectacular surf beaches with Atl...
28.680000, -14.010000
28°36'33.8"N 13°55'53.4"W | North-central Fuerteventura
A historic town that served as Fuerteventura's seat of military governance from the 16th to the 19th century. The town's centerpiece is the Casa de los Coroneles (House of the Colonels), a magnificent...
28.609400, -13.931500
28°24'00.0"N 14°06'00.0"W | Near Vega de Río Palmas, central Fuerteventura
A scenic ravine near Vega de Río Palmas in the interior of Fuerteventura. The trail follows a stream shaded by Canary Island date palms (Phoenix canariensis) and tamarisk trees — a rare and precious o...
28.400000, -14.100000
28°09'00.0"N 14°14'00.0"W | Jandía Peninsula east coast
A purpose-built resort town on the Jandía Peninsula's eastern coast, known for its long, calm beaches and as the wind sports capital of southern Fuerteventura. The name ("calm coast") refers to the ge...
28.150000, -14.233300
28°42'14.4"N 17°52'48.0"W | Central La Palma
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (declared 2002, along with the entire island) and one of Spain's oldest national parks, established in 1954. The Caldera de Taburiente is a massive erosion crater — not volc...
28.704000, -17.880000
28°45'14.4"N 17°53'06.0"W | Summit ridge, highest point of La Palma
One of the world's three premier astronomical observatory sites alongside Mauna Kea (Hawaii) and the Atacama Desert (Chile), situated at 2,396 metres above sea level. The observatory, operated by the ...
28.754000, -17.885000
28°40'58.8"N 17°45'50.4"W | East coast
The capital of La Palma since its founding in 1493 by Alonso Fernández de Lugo, the Spanish conquistador who completed the conquest of the Canary Islands. Santa Cruz de La Palma features one of the be...
28.683000, -17.764000
28°47'20.4"N 17°48'10.8"W | San Andrés y Sauces, north-east La Palma
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (declared 1983, extended to the entire island in 2002) containing one of the most important and best-preserved laurel forests (laurisilva) in Macaronesia. These ancient fore...
28.789000, -17.803000
28°28'57.0"N 17°50'58.6"W | Fuencaliente, southern La Palma
Located in the southernmost municipality of Fuencaliente, the Volcán San Antonio Visitor Centre offers a fascinating introduction to La Palma's volcanic geology. The San Antonio volcano last erupted i...
28.482500, -17.849600
28°35'09.6"N 17°54'36.0"W | West coast, Los Llanos de Aridane
La Palma's longest beach at 470 metres of dark volcanic sand on the sunny west coast, and the island's main beach resort area. The beach is backed by a palm-lined promenade with restaurants, cafés, an...
28.586000, -17.910000
28°36'54.0"N 17°50'06.0"W (Start: Refugio del Pilar) | Central ridge
Arguably the most spectacular day hike in the Canary Islands — the Ruta de los Volcanes is an 18-kilometre trail running along La Palma's volcanic spine (Cumbre Vieja ridge) from the Refugio del Pilar...
28.615000, -17.835000
28°46'30.0"N 17°46'12.0"W | Puntallana, north-east La Palma
One of La Palma's most beautiful and atmospheric hiking trails through a dense, ancient laurel forest (laurisilva) in the island's north-east. The PR-LP 5 trail is a 10-kilometre circular route starti...
28.775000, -17.770000
28°45'00.0"N 17°45'21.6"W | North-east coast, Puntallana
A spectacular and dramatic wild black sand beach on La Palma's rugged north-east coast, considered by many to be the most beautiful beach on the island. Playa de Nogales is a 400-metre crescent of dar...
28.750000, -17.756000
28°34'48.0"N 17°54'43.2"W | Near Puerto Naos, west coast
A small, sheltered cove just south of Puerto Naos, famous for its natural green-coloured pool — the Charco Verde (Green Pool). The pool is a partially enclosed natural volcanic rock basin filled with ...
28.580000, -17.912000
28°38'34.8"N 17°55'58.8"W | West coast
A charming municipality on La Palma's west coast, consisting of two distinct settlements: Tazacorte (inland, a traditional Canarian town at 100 metres elevation) and Puerto de Tazacorte (coastal, a wo...
28.643000, -17.933000
28°27'18.0"N 17°50'34.8"W | Southernmost tip of La Palma
The southernmost point of La Palma, marked by the distinctive Fuencaliente Lighthouse complex. The original lighthouse (Faro Viejo) was built in 1903 and served until it was damaged by the 1939 earthq...
28.455000, -17.843000
28°47'24.0"N 17°49'30.0"W | Los Sauces, north-east La Palma
One of La Palma's most unique and adventurous hiking experiences — the PR LP 06 trail (also known as the Marcos y Cordero route) traverses approximately 12 kilometres through the lush north-east of th...
28.790000, -17.825000
28°40'48.0"N 17°52'30.0"W | Upper Aridane Valley, central La Palma
A municipality of approximately 7,700 residents situated at 630 metres elevation in the upper Aridane Valley, El Paso is known as the gateway to the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. The town is fa...
28.680000, -17.875000
28°36'46.8"N 17°52'12.0"W | Cumbre Vieja ridge, west-central La Palma
The site of the most recent volcanic eruption on La Palma and the longest eruption in the island's recorded history. The Tajogaite eruption (named after the pre-Hispanic Benahoare name for the area) b...
28.613000, -17.870000
28°07'34.0"N 17°14'14.0"W | Central highlands of La Gomera
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, covering 40 km² (approximately 10% of the island) in the central highlands of La Gomera. The park preserves one of the finest surviving examples of laurisilva ...
28.126100, -17.237200
28°05'20.0"N 17°06'40.0"W | East coast of La Gomera
The capital and main port of La Gomera, founded after the Spanish conquest in the 15th century, with approximately 9,000 residents. San Sebastián is historically significant as the final port of call ...
28.088900, -17.111100
28°05'30.0"N 17°20'30.0"W | South-west coast of La Gomera
A spectacular coastal valley on La Gomera's south-western coast, composed of several villages — La Calera, La Playa, Vueltas, and El Borbalán — nestled between towering volcanic cliffs and terraced pa...
28.091700, -17.341700
28°13'12.0"N 17°17'30.0"W | North-west coast, between Vallehermoso and Arure
A breathtaking geological formation on the rugged north-west coast of La Gomera, consisting of massive basalt columns resembling the pipes of a gigantic pipe organ — hence the name "Los Órganos." The ...
28.220000, -17.291700
28°06'20.0"N 17°14'20.0"W | Central La Gomera, beside the GM-2 road
The most iconic volcanic plug on La Gomera and one of the most photographed landmarks in the Canary Islands. Roque de Agando rises 1,251 metres above sea level and stands approximately 200 metres abov...
28.105600, -17.238900
28°10'44.0"N 17°11'42.0"W | In Agulo, overlooking the Atlantic
A spectacular glass-floored viewpoint (balcony-mirador) extending over a cliff edge at approximately 600 metres above sea level, directly above the town of Agulo on La Gomera's north coast. Inaugurate...
28.178900, -17.195000
28°10'00.0"N 17°11'00.0"W | North coast of La Gomera
A lush, dramatically beautiful valley municipality on La Gomera's north coast, the island's largest banana-growing area with steep terraced hillsides stretching from the mountains down to the sea. Her...
28.166700, -17.183300
28°11'11.0"N 17°11'38.0"W | North coast, between Hermigua and Vallehermoso
Often described as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, Agulo is a picturesque small town of approximately 1,200 residents perched on a natural plateau at 350 metres above sea level on La Gome...
28.186400, -17.193900
28°08'20.0"N 17°13'00.0"W | Within Garajonay National Park, accessed from Hermigua
The heart of the Garajonay National Park's laurisilva forest, El Cedro is the densest and most atmospheric section of the ancient laurel forest. Despite its name, there are no cedars in this forest — ...
28.138900, -17.216700
28°01'50.0"N 17°11'55.0"W | South coast of La Gomera
The main settlement on La Gomera's sunniest southern coast, Playa de Santiago is a traditional fishing village turned small resort town with approximately 1,200 residents. The town features a long peb...
28.030600, -17.198600
28°10'45.0"N 17°15'45.0"W | North-west La Gomera
A dramatic agricultural valley and municipality in north-west La Gomera, the island's third-largest settlement with approximately 3,200 residents across the municipality. The name "Vallehermoso" trans...
28.179200, -17.262500
28°07'00.0"N 17°12'30.0"W | Central ridge, GM-2 road near the intersection with GM-1
One of the most dramatic viewpoints in the Canary Islands, located on the central mountain ridge of La Gomera at approximately 1,000 metres above sea level. From this point, you can see both sides of ...
28.116700, -17.208300
28°04'00.0"N 17°20'55.0"W | South-west coast, beyond Valle Gran Rey
A series of remote, wild beaches and coves on La Gomera's south-west coast, accessible by hiking trail or boat from Valle Gran Rey. **Playa de Argaga** is the most accessible, a dark grey volcanic peb...
28.066700, -17.348600
28°06'32.0"N 17°14'52.0"W | Within Garajonay National Park
The highest peak in La Gomera at 1,487 metres above sea level, located in the very heart of Garajonay National Park. The summit can be reached via a well-signposted trail from several directions — the...
28.108900, -17.247800
28°08'10.0"N 17°12'45.0"W | Within Garajonay National Park, El Cedro area
The highest permanent waterfall on La Gomera, located in a deep gorge in the El Cedro forest area of Garajonay National Park. The waterfall drops approximately 150 metres through dense laurisilva fore...
28.136100, -17.212500
27°44'44.0"N 18°07'50.0"W | La Dehesa area, western El Hierro
One of the most extraordinary botanical sites in the Canary Islands — a grove of ancient Canary Island junipers (Juniperus turbinata ssp. canariensis, known locally as sabinas) that have been sculpted...
27.745600, -18.130600
27°45'46.0"N 18°00'26.0"W | Risco de Tibataje, La Frontera
An architectural masterpiece and one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the Canary Islands, designed by the legendary Lanzarote-born artist and architect César Manrique (1919–1992) and opened in 19...
27.762800, -18.007200
27°38'28.0"N 17°58'58.0"W | Southern tip of El Hierro
The southernmost settlement in Spain and the European Union, La Restinga is a small fishing village (population approximately 600) that has become one of the premier diving destinations in the Atlanti...
27.641100, -17.982800
27°43'40.0"N 18°02'36.0"W | Central ridge, El Hierro
The highest peak on El Hierro at 1,501 metres above sea level, located on the central mountain ridge (Cumbre) that runs the length of the island. The summit is accessible via a well-signposted hiking ...
27.727800, -18.043300
27°45'00.0"N 18°02'00.0"W | Northern El Hierro
A breathtaking geological feature — a massive semi-circular depression approximately 15 km in diameter that forms the northern face of El Hierro. El Golfo was created by the El Golfo landslide, a cata...
27.750000, -18.033300
27°42'24.0"N 18°08'30.0"W | Westernmost point of El Hierro
The westernmost point of El Hierro and, by historical definition, the westernmost point of the known world before the European discovery of the Americas. Punta de Orchilla was designated the **Prime M...
27.706700, -18.141700
27°38'55.0"N 17°59'50.0"W | South coast, near La Restinga
A spectacular natural swimming area on El Hierro's south coast, where ancient volcanic lava flows met the Atlantic Ocean and solidified into a maze of channels, pools, and grottoes. The basaltic lava ...
27.648600, -17.997200
27°48'30.0"N 17°54'55.0"W | North-eastern slope of El Hierro
The capital and administrative centre of El Hierro, with approximately 5,000 residents (nearly half the island's total population). Valverde is unique among Canary Islands capitals — it is the only on...
27.808300, -17.915300
27°46'50.0"N 17°55'10.0"W | Near Llanos Blancos, between Valverde and La Frontera
A pioneering renewable energy installation that has made El Hierro an international benchmark for sustainable energy. The **Gorona del Viento** (literally "Crown of the Wind") hydro-wind power plant, ...
27.780600, -17.919400
27°46'30.0"N 18°02'35.0"W | North-west coast, near Punta Grande
The most unusual beach in the Canary Islands — a beach of distinctive reddish-coloured sand at the foot of towering volcanic cliffs on El Hierro's north-west coast. The crimson hue of the sand comes f...
27.775000, -18.043100
27°43'30.0"N 17°58'30.0"W (midpoint) | Crosses El Hierro from west to east
A historic pilgrimage trail and one of the most significant cultural routes in the Canary Islands, crossing the entire island of El Hierro from the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de los Reyes in La Dehes...
27.725000, -17.975000
27°42'50.0"N 18°02'20.0"W | El Pinar municipality, southern El Hierro
The most important archaeological site on El Hierro and a key location for understanding the pre-Hispanic Bimbache culture. The El Julan Archaeological Zone is located in a remote area of southern El ...
27.713900, -18.038900
27°38'35.0"N 17°58'28.0"W (Charco Manso) | South coast near La Restinga; 27°47'30.0"N 17°53'30.0"W (Charco Azul)
El Hierro's coastline is renowned for its natural seawater pools formed by volcanic rock — the best examples are **Charco Manso** (near La Restinga, south coast) and **Charco Azul** (near El Mocanal, ...
27°48'35.0"N 17°53'10.0"W | North-east coast, near Echedo
A uniquely atmospheric coastal settlement on El Hierro's north-east coast, Las Calcosas is a group of traditional stone-built huts (chozos) constructed entirely from local volcanic rock without mortar...
27.809700, -17.886100
27°47'15.0"N 17°59'08.0"W | Risco de Jinama, above La Frontera
A spectacular clifftop viewpoint on the north-eastern rim of the El Golfo valley, offering one of the most dramatic panoramas of the entire valley collapse amphitheatre. The Mirador de Jinama sits at ...
27.787500, -17.985600
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