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The sun-drenched Canary Islands lie close to North Africa and have an exotic flavor of their own. Hundreds of volcanoes, rolling sand dunes, rich forests and rugged cliffs dapple these seven Atlantic gems. Catch a ferry to Lanzarote. Ride a camel through volcanic Timanfaya National Park. Take on Tenerife, home of Mount Teide, Spain's tallest peak. Romp Grand Canary's beaches or hike La Gomera's Garajonay National Park. More adventures await on tiny El Hierro, verdant La Palma and peaceful Fuerteventura.
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1. La Caldera
2. Timanfaya National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18,564 reviews
An awe-inspiring stretch of volcanic wasteland: a desolate and bleak monument to the power of Mother Nature.
Reviewed By RicardoBowie - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Timanfaya National Park is the most popular attraction on Lanzarote and for good reasons. A beautiful, wild and rugged landscape that has lava fields, volcanic activities and craters that can be scaled by hikers and walkers who are prepared to go a little further than the the bus tour. An entry fee to the park and the 'official gate' will get you a bus tour (approximately 45 mins) or you can book in advance for a guided walk. Both these methods suit most people. That said, if you want to walk without a guide a good place would be parking at Caldera Blanco and walking into the lava fields from there. Totally free. This can take you to several points in the park. I climbed Caldera Blanco. The parking area is on 'maps'. You can also park in the village of Tianjo. My route took about 3 and a half hours. Circumnavigate top of caldera then back.
3. Cuchillos de Vigan
4. Los Roques de Garcia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,191 reviews
Los Roques forms a beautiful framework of more than 50 keys and 300 sandbanks, in the form of an atoll, which makes it unique and incomparable to this group and insular of the Venezuelan seas. It is located in the Caribbean Sea, in the north of Venezuela, between 11º 44 '45' 'and 11º 58'36' 'north latitude and 66º 32'42' 'and 66º 52'27' 'west longitude of Greenwich , being concentrated about 120 km. North of Naiquatá on the Coast of the Capital District. The Archipelago of Los Roques forms a rectangle of 36.7 km.
Reviewed By tiinajohannaaa - Tampere, Finland
A wonderful sight to see. The entire National Park is very amazing and the Roques de Garcia are really beautiful. Good place to enjoy the area and the views around the crater. :)
5. Monumento Natural de Ajuy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,018 reviews
Reviewed By L7768EQdavidd - Devon, United Kingdom
Friday 20th November and we drove to remote fishing village of Ajuy, on the western coast of the Island. In truth we were hoping to find a beach where we could spend a few hours. Instead we found the natural phenomimena that are the Caves of Ajuy. We parked up in the free parking area outside the village as only residents can drive in the village. So we walked from here, short distance, to the beach through the narrow stree. We were totally amazed by the sight that greeted us. The wild crashing waves onto the black sand and rocks along the beach and the dramatic cliffs that contained the caves. We made our way across the beach to the pathway that takes visitors along the coast to the various viewing points to see the caves and experience the incredible scenery and the force of the Atlantic Ocean. Walking along the top pathway it takes about 15 minutes to the furthest view point. On the way back there is a small lower pathway, only lasts about 5 minutes, here it is possible to look inside the remain of the lime kilns (Hornos). When walking back to the beach, on the top pathway, the only route back, it is possible to look down into the kilns. Initially the pathway is paved and even underfoot, that soon changes and it becomes a rocky cliff path. Would recommend wearing sturdy footwear as this is not really flip flop terrain. When we visited it was exceptionally windy so pointless try to wear a hat or cap unless it was tied on. Not what we were expecting to see but what a bonus.
6. Montana Amarilla
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
This beach is by Costa del Silencio, next to Montaña Amarilla point, on the coast of the nature area of the same name. It is a stony beach used by nudists. Access is from Ten-Bel or the neighbouring complexes, after the Marino and Amarilla Bay apartments.
Reviewed By Dlc0000 - Grimsby, United Kingdom
Hubby and I had our best day out whilst staying in Costa de Silencio here. The rock formations are wonderful to look at, there are rock pools, the sea is refreshing and the chiringuito cafe is wonderful - coffee and mojitos ???? We climbed mount amarilla to eat our picnic at the top. Fab day out. ????
7. Punta de Teno
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4.5 based on 736 reviews
Reviewed By 54dougm - Wasaga Beach, Canada
While travelling the Island of Tenerife go to Punta de Teno to see the beauty of a shoreline and the rock formations you will be glad that you did
8. Los Hervideros
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,380 reviews
Reviewed By 308sidg - London, United Kingdom
One can cover Green lagoon, El Golfo, Los Hervideros & Salinas (all within 5kms) free attractions with free car park. Los Hervideros: Go at the sunset(preferably at high tide) and see giant waves crashing against the rocks. You will be awestruck with the two caves and awesum photos Green lagoon: 5mins walk from the free car park to see this natural wonder, just few mtrs away from the ocean you can found this green lagoon. Green due to algae growth which gives the color, its a ecological spot so one cannot go actually to the lake, you need to see/take snaps from the hill top. I particularly found the rugged mountain in the background quote attractive in different hues of yellow, brown etc.. El Golfo: Beautiful spot for the best sun set in the Lanzarote Salinas: Some 3 kms from Los Hervideros, one can found Salinas with a green lagoon in the background. Good for children to see how to make salt. In all, 4 awesome attractions free of cost @ Lanzarote
9. Caldera de Bandama
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4.5 based on 1,091 reviews
Reviewed By Roadboy - London, United Kingdom
A highlight of our stay in Gran Canaria (where much of the landscape closer to the coast is, to be honest, ugly and ravaged); the 3.5km walk worked very well going clockwise, so ignore the sign to the Caldera itself (see warning in previous review) and follow the road toward Pico Bandama. Great views, and good exercise on the ups and downs. Important WARNING if coming by hourly bus 311 from Las Palmas: we (and a dozen or so other tourists) should have ignored the driver mischievously calling out 'Bandama'; unfortunately, we all got out at the village of Bandama, rather than the Caldera, and had 2km of road walk uphill to get to the start of the ridge walk. I suspect the local passengers on board have a good laugh about tourists' stupidity once the bus carries on to the Caldera without us.
10. Teide National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,713 reviews
Strange volcanic rock formations and spectacular scenery distinguish this park, which surrounds Mount Teide, an active volcano and the highest peak in Spain.
Reviewed By SUPTraveler1 - Uttoxeter, United Kingdom
We hired a car and spent the day in Tiede National Park , it's an amazing volcanic landscape with massive rock formations and lava fields and some fantastic views, we stayed until the sun went down .
