Top Things to do in Canary Islands
Top Hotels in Canary Islands
What to do and see in Canary Islands, Canary Islands: The Best Castles
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.
Restaurants in Canary Islands
1. Casa Fuerte
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
¡Estamos abiertos! We are open! Si desean visitar y conocer mas sobre la Casa Fuerte de Adeje, visiten nuestra tienda, El Mundo de Casa Fuerte, ubicado en frente del Castillo.
Reviewed By Gwendoudouille
I love this place so much, already visited twice. I especially love the garden filled with fruit trees and seeing the old machines that were used for works with the tomatoes. It's a must see in Adeje, a little trip in history. The guide and the shop keeper are lovely; actually I went a little crazy in the souvenir shop.
2. Castillo de Santa Barbara
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 472 reviews
Reviewed By GarethW_11 - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
We’ve visited this castle a few times, not been for a while and so decided to go for the view. Paid our 3 euros to go in, such a paltry sum for a good few hours visit. Walked into the first part of the exhibit inside the fort/castle and it’s all changed. Wow I was amazed at the layouts and info they’ve put in, some effort here. Telling the story of how the castle came into being, defenders and attackers history and rebuilds of the defences. Great Spanish and English language story boards, covering Drake, Nelson, Rogers, and many more pirates who had attacked the place successfully and unsuccessfully. The roof still provides making views across the whole island, the towns along the roads and it’s all breath taking. Don’t miss out on this it’s well worth it.
3. Castillo de San Juan Bautista (Castillo Negro)
4. Real Castillo de Santa Catalina de Alejandria
5. Castillo de Mata
6. Castello de la Virgin Mary
7. Castillo de La Luz
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By r0landbrunner - Zurich, Switzerland
I must confess: sculptor Martin Chirino was no name to me, before coming here. but what a surprise. hosted in what is the oldest building in the town, the exhibition of his sculptures was a real discovery. not only are the pieces themselves stunning, but the whole place is made the best way possible, with a clever reconstruction and perfect lightening. an unexpected highlight of our stay in Las Palmas.
8. Castillo de San Felipe
9. Castillo de San Gabriel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 656 reviews
Reviewed By Goldeneye64
A short walk over a bridge and you are at the Castillo, interesting views and good shots of Arrecife if you are a photographer.
10. Museo de la Pirateria
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By LewisS804 - Guildford, United Kingdom
A pirate museum, in a castle, on top of a volcano, amazing! But on a serious note, this place is very interesting and very much worth a visit. It sheds a lot of light on the history of the area. I think as a tourist it would be easy to look at Lanzarote solely as a sun and sea holiday island, but I walked away from here having learned a lot about the (often brutal) history of the island, and the local area, which made me look at it with renewed interest. It was very interesting to go and visit the local town of Teguise (which you get a great view of from the roof of the castle) after the museum, and to walk about knowing the history. Also, the panoramic view from the top of the castle is spectacular and you can see for miles. And a bargain at 3 euros. Ps there are toilets round the back of the castle, there's no signs suggesting they are, but they were!
