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  • 1. Bodegas El Grifo – Museo del Vino

    Established in 1775, El Grifo is the Canaries' first winery and one of the oldest in Spain. Tour the grounds, which include a serene cactus...Read More

  • 2. Caldera de Taburiente National Park

    What strikes you first about Caldera de Taburiente National Park is its sheer verticality, jutting over 3,000 feet (900 meters) above sea level, which feels...Read More

  • 3. Casa del Vino de Tenerife

    Wine and food lovers shouldn't miss this wine museum and tasting room, opened by the Canary Islands' government to promote local vintners. The surprisingly well-appointed...Read More

  • 4. Casa Museo Colón

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    In a palace where Christopher Columbus may have stayed when he stopped to repair the Pinta's rudder, nautical instruments, copies of early navigational maps, and...Read More

  • 5. César Manrique House Museum

    On a hillock overlooking the sleepy town of Haría you'll find César Manrique's final home, preserved as if in amber. The artist lived in this...Read More

  • 6. Fundación César Manrique

    César Manrique (1919–92) made this high-design bachelor pad called Taro de Tahíche for himself in 1968 upon returning from New York City, where he'd been...Read More

  • 7. Jardín Botánico Canario Viero y Clavijo

    Welcome to one of Spain's largest botanical gardens, with plants from all the islands grouped by their natural habitat. The cactuses are particularly arresting....Read More

  • 8. Jardín de Cactus

    North of Costa Teguise between Guatiza and Mala, this cactus garden with 10,000 specimens of more than 1,500 varieties was César Manrique's last creation for...Read More

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  • 9. Las Canteras

    One of the best urban beaches in Spain is found at the northwest end of the city. Its yellow sands are flanked by a pleasant...Read More

  • 10. Masca

    Approximately 16 km (10 miles) north of Guía de Isora, tucked deep in the Macizo de Teno mountains, lies Masca, colloquially known as the Macchu...Read More

  • 11. Maspalomas

    The island's most emblematic beach and one of the most beautiful, Maspalomas has golden sand that stretches for 2¾ km (1¾ miles) along the southern...Read More

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  • 12. Parque Nacional de Timanfaya

    Popularly known as the "Fire Mountains," this national park of barren volcanic landscapes takes up much of southern Lanzarote. The terrain is a violent jumble...Read More

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  • 13. Parque Nacional del Teide

    This park includes the volcano itself and the Cañadas del Teide, a violent jumble of volcanic leftovers from El Teide and the neighboring Pico Viejo....Read More

  • 14. Parque Rural de Anaga

    Thanks to its ornery terrain, Anaga Nature Park has managed to keep the tour-bus crowd (mostly) at bay—their loss. This magical oasis takes in misty...Read More

  • 15. Playa de Famara

    Directly opposite Costa Teguise on the north coast of Lanzarote is perhaps the island's most breathtaking beach. Set in a natural cove, its 6 km...Read More

  • 16. Playa de los Guíos

    This small, placid cove situated 12 km (7 miles) from Playa de las Américas is dwarfed by Los Gigantes, the towering cliffs nearby. Its natural...Read More

  • 17. Playa de Papagayo

    The rugged coastline east of Playa Blanca has several stunning beaches, but Playa de Papagayo is considered to be the area's—if not the island's—most picturesque....Read More

  • 18. Playa de Sotavento

    This famous stretch of pure white sand rivals Corralejo for the title of best Fuerteventura beach. It extends for 6½ glorious km (4 miles)—at low...Read More

  • 19. Tenerife Espacio de las Artes

    This museum is the leader in contemporary art on the islands due to its sleek low-rise design and avant-garde exhibitions. Designed by the Swiss architects...Read More

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