Surfing in the Canary Islands: waves & spots
Which Canary Island to surf, when the swell is real, and which breaks match your level: Famara, El Cotillo, El Confital and Las Américas.
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Canary Islands travel blog
Practical articles to plan island trips.
Scuba diving in Canary Islands: top dive spots
Guide to scuba diving in the Canary Islands: Museo Atlántico in Lanzarote, El Cabrón marine reserve in Gran Canaria and Tenerife reefs.
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Volcanoes route in La Palma: GR-131 trail
Guide to the Volcanoes Route in La Palma: GR-131 trail from El Pilar to Fuencaliente lighthouses, volcanic craters, taxi logistics and gear.
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Los Tilos forest: La Palma rainforest
Guide to Los Tilos rainforest in La Palma: giant fern hiking trails, the hidden waterfall, Marcos & Cordero water tunnels and gear advice.
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Charming villages in Gran Canaria: route
Road trip across Gran Canaria's prettiest villages: Teror wooden balconies, Tejeda, Agüimes stone alleys, Santa Lucía and Fataga palm oasis.
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Canyoning in Gran Canaria: Los Cernícalos
Guide to canyoning in Gran Canaria: flowing waterfalls in Los Cernícalos, La Mina ravine, volcanic rock abseiling and mandatory mountain gear.
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Turtles in Tenerife: snorkeling & top spots
Where to see sea turtles in Tenerife: El Palmar, Los Cristianos, protected green turtles, water clarity, ethical tours and marine rules.
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Tenerife rock pools: tidal basins & swimming
Guide to natural rock pools in Tenerife: El Caletón in Garachico, Charco del Viento, Bajamar tidal pools, ocean swell advice and safety.
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Best beaches in Fuerteventura: south to north
Guide to the finest beaches in Fuerteventura: Sotavento tidal lagoon, El Cotillo coves, Cofete, Corralejo white dunes and calm swimming bays.
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Cofete Beach: dirt road, Villa Winter & ocean
Guide to Cofete Beach in Fuerteventura: 18km mountain dirt track, Degollada viewpoint, mysterious Villa Winter and ocean rip currents.
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Ajuy Caves: ancient geology & coastal trail
Guide to Ajuy Caves Natural Monument in Fuerteventura: oldest rocks in the Canaries, marine fossils, lime kilns and scenic coastal cliff walk.
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Corralejo Dunes: beaches, wind & scenery
Guide to Corralejo Dunes Natural Park in Fuerteventura: FV-1 road, endless beaches, kitesurfing, ocean sunsets and protection rules.
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Visiting La Graciosa: ferries, bikes & trails
Guide to visiting La Graciosa from Lanzarote: ferries from Órzola, bike hire, unpaved sand tracks, 4x4 taxis and Las Conchas beach.
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Jameos del Agua & Cueva de los Verdes
Guide to La Corona volcanic lava tube: Jameos del Agua, blind albino crabs, César Manrique's cave auditorium and Cueva de los Verdes tours.
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Papagayo beaches: coves, access & snorkel
Guide to Papagayo beaches in Lanzarote: dirt road access, environmental entrance fee, secluded coves, beach bars and snorkeling advice.
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La Geria: volcanic vineyards & wine cellars
Guide to La Geria wine region: volcanic ash vineyards, semicircular stone walls, Malvasía grapes and historic local wineries.
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Roque Nublo hike: parking, trail & views
Guide to hiking Roque Nublo: La Goleta parking, the classic summit trail, sunset views over Mount Teide and essential mountain advice.
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Maspalomas Dunes: trails, lighthouse & map
Guide to the Maspalomas Dunes: protected sectors, walking routes across the dunes, viewpoints, sunsets and conservation rules.
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Kayaking in Los Gigantes: cliffs & snorkeling
Guide to sea kayaking in Los Gigantes: paddling below 600m cliffs, secluded coves, dolphin sightings, rentals and sea conditions.
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Anaga rainforest: trails, laurels & mist
Guide to hiking Anaga Rural Park: laurel forest trails, El Pijaral permit, misty viewpoints, remote hamlets and driving tips.
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What to see in La Palma: volcanoes & stars
What to see in La Palma: Caldera de Taburiente National Park, Roque de los Muchachos, Tajogaite volcano, coastal boat tours and stargazing.
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Masca Gorge hike: permits, boots and boat
Guide to hiking the Masca Gorge: permit booking, mandatory hiking boots, boat return to Los Gigantes cliffs, safety rules and advice.
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Whale watching in Tenerife: tours & species
Guide to whale and dolphin watching in Tenerife: Teno-Rasca marine area, pilot whales, Blue Boat certified tours, departure ports and tips.
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Mount Teide: cable car, permits and trails
Guide to Mount Teide: cable car tickets, summit permits without months of waiting, walking routes, driving directions and weather advice.
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Visiting Timanfaya: tickets and queue tips
Complete guide to Timanfaya in Lanzarote: entry tickets, Volcanoes bus route, geothermal demos at El Diablo and how to avoid the long car queues.
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Five scenic drives across Lanzarote
North, volcanic parks, La Geria vineyards and Papagayo coves: five self-drive itineraries across Lanzarote with road tips and La Graciosa.
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Visiting Lobos Island: ferry and permits
Complete guide to Lobos Island from Corralejo: free visitor permits, ferry options, El Puertito natural pools and walking routes.
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Five driving routes around Gran Canaria
North, summit, south and east: five different days behind the wheel, with maps, stops and how to reach Roque Nublo now.
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Things to do in Gran Canaria
Nature, beaches, Las Palmas, pre-Hispanic sites and food: a guide to build your trip, not another must-see list.
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What to see in the south of Fuerteventura
Sotavento, Cofete, Jandía and Ajuy: how to reach each place, where not to swim, and a three-day plan.
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