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Seven volcanic worlds wait for you to discover them

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Seven volcanic worlds wait for you to discover them

El Hierro
 

In the island of El Hierro, declared World Biosphere Reserve, you will discover a continual contrast of very different landscapes, where you can admire lava flows, volcanic cones, green pine forests, gentle fields or genuine forests of laurisilva, along with rocky coastlines with colossal cliffs which are engulfed by blue transparent waters, full of life.

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The special characteristics of the marine depths have made them famous and this island is considered to be one of the most important in the country for underwater divers.

La Palma
 

In the island of La Palma, the Roque de Los Muchachos, situated in the middle of a marvellous volcanic landscape, is where scientists from all over the world go to study the stars. La Palmas is also a paradise for those who like walking, as here in the “pretty island” you can go hiking, exploring paths, mountain sides, valleys and streams, ...

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along the route of the volcanoes, and feel yourself come alive in the spectacular views you will find in the Caldera de Taburiente, declared National Park.

La Gomera

 

In La Gomera another National Park is found: El Garajonay. Nowadays it is the best example of the preservation of laurisilva, an ecosystem from the Tertiary Period that has disappeared from the European continent as a consequence of subsequent climate changes.

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La Gomera is home to spectacular geological monuments such as Los Roques, and tourists seeing it from the sea are impressed by Los Órganos, a dramatic cliff created from lava, which erosion has left what seem to be giant pipes from an imposing organ.

Tenerife

 

Tenerife is an island where you can discover incredible landscapes and find a whole world of sensations in this remarkable natural setting, dotted with volcanic areas that look like the surface of the moon. Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain, is a volcano that has been declared a National Park and World Heritage Site.

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Its extraordinary landscape is a one of the most spectacular geological monuments in the world, where the volcanic cones and lava flows form a remarkable combination of colours and shapes. It is notable also for its great biological richness.

Gran Canaria

 

The island of Gran Canaria is a place to enjoy the countryside, the ancient and more recent volcanoes, the wild areas and the cliffs. The Peak and the Crater of Bandama, the biggest of the volcanoes that have recently been active in Gran Canaria, are worth seeing.

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Equally, the Rural Park of Nublo offers a landscape made of rugged shapes and dramatic ravines, with sectors of great interest and spectacular sights. The size and variety of the mountains creates a unique setting that stands out from the rest of the archipelago.

Fuerteventura
 

In this brief description of the impressive volcanic landscape found in the Canary Islands, we cannot forget Fuerteventura. Here you can walk along paths between exotic volcanic cones. Of special interest is the Jandía Peninsula, a volcanic structure that was one of the first in the area of the Canaries, and that is more than 20 million years old.

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Other volcanic spaces of great interest are the Malpaís de Arena and the Montaña de Tindaya.

Lanzarote

 

Getting to know Lanzarote is an unforgettable experience. Here you can follow the route of the volcanoes, in the National Park of Timanfaya, and discover every corner of this distinctive island, along its beautiful paths. In Lanzarote you can enjoy the exotic nature of the most surprising volcanic settings, where human labour has been able to work magic on art and nature, creating areas of great beauty and impact.

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