Things to do
Boat trips, volcano hikes, surf lessons and star-filled nights — what each involves and how to do it well.
Water sports
Diving at La Restinga
La Restinga · El Pinar · Mar de las Calmas · El Hierro Half day (1–2 dives)
Water sports
Surfing around Corralejo
Corralejo · Majanicho · Lobos (La Oliva) · Fuerteventura 2–3 h session
Hiking
Roque Nublo hike
Tejeda · Degollada de La Goleta (GC-600) · Gran Canaria About 1 h return, or 2.5 h for the 4.5 km loop
Hiking
Garajonay laurel forest walks
Garajonay National Park · Contadero · Raso de la Bruma · La Gomera 40 min to 7 h depending on route
Culture
Cueva de los Verdes
Malpaís de la Corona · Haría (Arrieta–Órzola road) · Lanzarote About 50 min
Nature
Route of the Volcanoes, Timanfaya
Islote de Hilario · Montañas del Fuego (Tinajo/Yaiza) · Lanzarote About 1 h 15 min visit (35-min coach route)
Hiking
Masca Gorge hike
Masca · Teno Rural Park · Buenavista del Norte · Tenerife About 4 h descent (plus shuttle and boat)
Nature
Teide cable car
Teide National Park · TF-21 · Tenerife 2–3 h incl. walks at the top
Stargazing
Stargazing on Teide
Teide National Park · Izaña · El Portillo · Tenerife 2–4 h after sunset
Boat trips