Towns, Islands and places on the Canaries

Learn more about towns on the islands:

Arrieta – offers fishing boats bobbing gently in the small harbour and volcanic hills rising up behind the village

Betancuria – is Fuerteventura’s historic former capital, a peaceful mountain village with charming architecture, a striking cathedral, and sweeping views over dramatic volcanic landscapes

Caldera de Taburiente National Park – attracts 445,000 visitors each year, drawn by its dramatic scenery and brilliant stargazing

Costa Adeje – sits on Tenerife’s sunny southern coast with golden beaches and calm, clear water all year round

Costa Teguise – grew from a quiet fishing spot into one of Lanzarote’s favourite holiday resorts

Fuerteventura – offers long white beaches stretching for miles with an interior that feels wide open and untouched

Garajonay National Park – is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves ancient forests that once covered southern Europe millions of years ago

Gran Canaria – often gets called a miniature continent with sand dunes, pine forests, ravines and cliffs all within one compact island

Lanzarote – looks like nowhere else in Spain with black volcanic soil, white villages and green vines, it feels unspoiled

Los Llanos – is the perfect base for exploring La Palma’s volcanoes, forests, and black-sand coves

Maspalomas – whether you fancy adventure or pure relaxation, this resort town covers it all

Playa de la Arena – feels calm and unhurried. It’s the perfect spot for travellers who want sunshine without the crowds

Puerto de la Cruz – sits on Tenerife’s greener, cooler north coast with volcanic black-sand beaches and grand colonial architecture

Puerto del Rosario – is Fuerteventura’s laid-back capital, offering sandy beaches, quirky street art, relaxed promenades, and a genuine slice of authentic island life

Santa Cruz de Tenerife – is Tenerife’s vibrant capital, blending golden beaches, striking modern architecture, lively carnivals, and a bustling harbourside atmosphere year-round

Tenerife – is the largest of the Canary Islands, and it packs an astonishing variety into one place drawing millions of visitors every year

Teror – lies in the green hills of Gran Canaria with traditional wooden balconies lining cobbled streets and a genuine local flavour

Timanfaya National Park – is visited by 1.5 million people every year, drawn by fiery red craters, black lava fields and geothermal tricks