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The sun-drenched Canary Islands lie close to North Africa and have an exotic flavor of their own. Hundreds of volcanoes, rolling sand dunes, rich forests and rugged cliffs dapple these seven Atlantic gems. Catch a ferry to Lanzarote. Ride a camel through volcanic Timanfaya National Park. Take on Tenerife, home of Mount Teide, Spain's tallest peak. Romp Grand Canary's beaches or hike La Gomera's Garajonay National Park. More adventures await on tiny El Hierro, verdant La Palma and peaceful Fuerteventura.
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1. Centro de Interpretacion de la Reserva de La Biosfera
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By MassimilianoG801 - Arezzo, Italy
I visited this "Centro de Interpretacion" on November 8th, 2019: I had planned to stay over there 20 minutes and ended by remaining for more than 2 hours. The display is great with much information about the shaping of the social and natural environment of El Hierro across time. The exhibit - in Spanish and English - also includes small videos and gives insight over several unusual aspects of El Hierro, e.g. the way how the populace had fun and danced in the past, when El Hierro was one of the most isolated places in Spain. A special note of thanks to the staff - in particular to Mr. Luis - who during my visit took the time to delve into and explain in depth the meaning of many items on display and added even more information: he is a very knowledgeable and kind person, passionate about his role, about the "Centro de Interpretacion" where he works and more in general about El Hierro. I highly recommend everyone in El Hierro to find the time to visit the "Centro de Interpretacion de la Reserva de La Biosfera" in Isora (open Tuesdays-Sundays 10.00 am-06.00 pm; closed on Mondays), which may be coupled with a visit to El Mirador De Isora, with spectacular views on Las Playas cliffs.
2. Casa de Colon
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4.5 based on 1,841 reviews
Christopher Columbus' house is now a history museum, displaying several of his belongings, including his drawings, journals and a portrait.
Reviewed By VacaCouple2014 - New York City, United States
For history buffs this is a must see. The travels of the Nina,Pinta, and Santa Maria are all on display with replicas of the boats and a life-size replica of a cabin so you can imagine what it was like to travel back then and explore new worlds. Fascinating history with photos, provision lists, artifacts and more
3. Museo de Historia y Antropologia de Tenerife (Casa de Carta)
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Notable example of an 19th century Canary Islands stately home, whose rooms are mostly used for displays on various aspects of Tenerifè´s rural history.
4. La Fortaleza Centro de Interpretation
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
The centre has exhibitional resources that allow visitors to learn every aspects of the La Fortaleza archaeological site. LaThe exhibition room offers the best of both the traditional museography and the latest technological resources. It also features hyper-realistic sceneries that present everything included in the site in one single space. The inner courtyard is the space destined for temporary exhibitions and workshops./p> In the audiovisual room a documentary that recreates the daily life of ancient inhabitants of La Fortaleza settlement is permanently shown. On the panoramic terrace visitors will learn more about the natural surroundings of the site and will be also able to visit the recreation of an aboriginal dwelling. In addition, the centre has a small shop where objects related to the archaeological site and the indigenous past of Gran Canaria can be bought. Besides the story of this magnificent archaeological site, the workshops, guided tours, temporary exhibitions and different events related to archaeology, history and culture make this the ideal place for the entertaining the whole family.
Reviewed By AnoniemJ1 - IJsselstein, The Netherlands
We walked from Santa Lucia to La Fortaleza and back in July. Some 5 hour walk and perhaps a bit too warm. Of course we walked around La Fortaleza and we went into the ‘tunnel’, but one does not grasp the enormity and historical magnitude until you visit this center. This is where you see artifacts and chambers and through the movie get the picture of how the Canarians lived some 600 years ago. Hugely recommended!
5. Museo Alfarero de Candelaria "Casa las Miquelas"
6. Museo de la Historia y Tradiciones de Tejeda
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
7. Casa Museo Palacio Spinola
8. Museo de Guayadeque
9. El Museo Canario
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4.0 based on 383 reviews
Learn about the indigenous inhabitants of the Canaries through the informative and absorbing displays at this museum, which contains several mummified remains and over a thousand skulls.
Reviewed By Joel43_12 - Christchurch, United Kingdom
Modest entry fee, the museum is well maintained and laid out on 2 floors. Exhibits are labelled but with no dates. The most surprising exhibits were the mummified remains.
10. Museo de Naturaleza y Arqueologia
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4.0 based on 466 reviews
Explore the natural world of the Canary Islands and discover the largest collection of ítems relating to the culture of the Guanches, the original inhabitants of Tenerife before the arrival of the European conquerors.
Reviewed By Sightseer802706
Excellent museum, detailing the history of the Canary Islands and with some fascinating exhibits - skulls, mummies, cross-section of volcano, archaeological finds, flora and fauna, etc. Well worth a visit.
