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El Hierro: the smallest and most remote Canary Island
On the western edge of Spain's Canaries, there is nothing vaguely resembling a resort on El Hierro, an island with a rugged volcanic coast, superb diving conditions and romantic restaurants Read the guide
The surprising side of Lanzarote
In the words of Cesar Manrique, the island's visionary son, Lanzarote is like an untamed, unmounted work of art – and he held it up for all to see Read the guide
Northern Gran Canaria: rum, bananas and tropical forests
Away from the main resorts explore Northern Gran Canaria, a mountainous landscape of gorges, craters, traditional villages and hidden coves in the Canary Islands Read the guide
Fuerteventura: surfing, swimming and sunbathing
There is a beach to suit everyone on Fuerteventura, Spain's Canary Island closest to Africa with sunshine all year round Read the guide
Tenerife: full of surprises
So many visitors to Tenerife just stick to the familiar tourist hotspots in the south - but if you venture inland and take to the hills, you'll see an altogether more dramatic side of the island Read the guide
Sun, sand and shopping in Santa Cruz
This port city of Tenerife is the place to go for winter sun, nightlife and tax-free shopping – plus a pristine stretch of tropical beach. In Santa Cruz, you get two short breaks for the price of one… Read the guide
La Gomera: emerald of the Canary Islands
Set in an azure sea just to the west of Tenerife is a peaceful nature-lover’s haven, an island of rainforest trails, dramatic gorges, low-key resorts and unspoilt villages. Welcome to La Gomera Read the guide
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