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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. Garajonay National Park
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5.0 based on 1,011 reviews
A misty rain forest full of mystery and romance: great for hiking.
Reviewed By stevendG6907LL - West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The whole National Park is a treat to visit and explore. Well worth a visit but you would be missing out just visiting the once! The varied flora and fauna is lush and beautiful with well marked trails fit for all abilities, with long distance trails crisscrossing.
2. Caldera de Taburiente
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5.0 based on 1,110 reviews
Reviewed By wanderluster2017 - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
A stunning site to behold from different points. Definitely worth visiting by La Cumbrecita visitors' centre, very easy to reach by bus or tax or car, from which taxis are also available though some walk the steep climb to the initial viewpoint or drive to the Parking Point. An easy walk from there takes you into the caldera and even this arthritic old lady with bronchial asthma found it very comfortable gently down for the first kilometre and gently up back again.
3. Parque Natural de Cumbre Vieja
4. Montana De La Caldera
5. Dunas De Corrallejo
6. Timanfaya National Park
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4.5 based on 18,564 reviews
An awe-inspiring stretch of volcanic wasteland: a desolate and bleak monument to the power of Mother Nature.
Reviewed By RicardoBowie - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Timanfaya National Park is the most popular attraction on Lanzarote and for good reasons. A beautiful, wild and rugged landscape that has lava fields, volcanic activities and craters that can be scaled by hikers and walkers who are prepared to go a little further than the the bus tour. An entry fee to the park and the 'official gate' will get you a bus tour (approximately 45 mins) or you can book in advance for a guided walk. Both these methods suit most people. That said, if you want to walk without a guide a good place would be parking at Caldera Blanco and walking into the lava fields from there. Totally free. This can take you to several points in the park. I climbed Caldera Blanco. The parking area is on 'maps'. You can also park in the village of Tianjo. My route took about 3 and a half hours. Circumnavigate top of caldera then back.
7. Parque Rural de Doramas
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. Macizo de Amagro
9. Natural Park of Teno
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By j-and-i-inGermany - Mainz, Germany
We had read that Teno Rural Park (officially, Parque Rural de Teno) is attractive and a good place for hiking. Although we did not have a lot of time, we stopped at the Centro de Visitantes de Los Pedregales. There we explained that we needed to be in San Miguel de Abona in the late afternoon, and we asked for advice. The ranger we spoke to was not only friendly and patient but also well-informed and thoughtful. He suggested that we continue by car to Teno Alto, and there walk the circular "autoguided trail". He recommended too that at marker 7 of that trail we branch off so as to approach and admire the rugged cliffs extending down to the rocky seashore far below, and he used Google Earth to show us the route. In addition he provided us with the official park map and, more importantly, with the thoughtful trail guide "Teno: A tale of use and distance". We happily took all his advice and were delighted with the result. Everything was well marked, the walk suited us perfectly, the views were wonderful and we reached San Miguel de Abona on time. Our one regret: not to have had more time to spend in Teno Rural Park!
10. Teide National Park
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4.5 based on 5,713 reviews
Strange volcanic rock formations and spectacular scenery distinguish this park, which surrounds Mount Teide, an active volcano and the highest peak in Spain.
Reviewed By SUPTraveler1 - Uttoxeter, United Kingdom
We hired a car and spent the day in Tiede National Park , it's an amazing volcanic landscape with massive rock formations and lava fields and some fantastic views, we stayed until the sun went down .
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