Top 10 Experiences
- Sunrise above the Sea of Clouds at Teide — At 3,718 m, Spain's highest point, you stand above the clouds and look out to the neighboring islands. The cable car takes you to 3,555 m; for the summit, you need a free permit (book months in advance!). → Chap. Tenerife
- Hiking through the Lunar Landscape of Timanfaya — Lanzarote's Fire Mountains look like another planet. The bus tour through the national park is surreal: water is poured into a borehole and shoots back as a steam geyser. At El Diablo restaurant, food is grilled over volcanic heat. → Chap. Lanzarote
- Dunes of Maspalomas at Sunset — 400 hectares of golden sand that feels like a miniature Sahara. Walk barefoot through the dunes to the lighthouse — magical when the setting sun turns everything orange. → Chap. Gran Canaria
- Stargazing on La Palma — Europe's best star reserve with Roque de los Muchachos at 2,426 m. On clear nights, you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye more clearly than anywhere else in Europe. Guided astro-tours available. → Chap. La Palma
- Disappear in the Laurel Forest of Garajonay — The UNESCO-protected cloud forest on La Gomera is like a time travel to the Tertiary. Moss-covered trees, eternal mist, absolute silence. The most beautiful hiking forest in the Canaries. → Chap. La Gomera
- Cofete — the Wildest Beach in the World — At the southern end of Fuerteventura, a deserted beach stretches over 12 kilometers. The drive over an unpaved track is pure adventure, the reward: absolute solitude between volcanic mountains and the Atlantic. → Chap. Fuerteventura
- Wine from Volcanic Craters in La Geria — On Lanzarote, Malvasía wine grows in individual pits of volcanic ash, protected by semicircular lava stone walls. The landscape is unique worldwide. Tasting in one of the bodegas is a must. → Chap. Lanzarote
- Masca Gorge on Tenerife — The most spectacular hike in the Canaries leads through a narrow gorge to the sea. Advance reservation and boat transfer required. Not for beginners, but unforgettable. → Chap. Tenerife
- Whale Watching off the Coast of Tenerife — Between Tenerife and La Gomera lives a resident population of about 500 short-finned pilot whales. Sighting rate: over 95%! Plus bottlenose dolphins, spotted dolphins, and with luck, blue whales. → Chap. Tenerife
- UNESCO Old Town La Laguna on Tenerife — The world's first non-fortified colonial city served as a model for city planning throughout Latin America. Colorful mansions, a lively student scene, and the best tapas bars on the island. → Chap. Tenerife
