All eight Canary Islands. Beyond the south-Tenerife resort strip — the volcanic interiors, the fishing villages, the islands most package tours never reach.
Alojera is an isolated, untamed village on La Gomera’s west coast. Known for its dramatic cliffs, black sand beach, and the Charco de Alojera natural pool, it is the ultimate escape for travellers seeking raw nature and authentic Canarian culture.
Skip the busy resorts for Vallehermoso, the wild heart of northern La Gomera. Here is what to expect from the sleepy town square, dramatic volcanic landscapes, and a rugged pebble beach where agriculture matters more than tourism.
Gran Canaria has a monolithic reputation as a predictable holiday destination, but that’s only true if you refuse to explore. From terrifying mountain passes to historic whitewashed towns, here is how to escape the southern resorts and find the real island.
Skip the Gran Canaria departure lounge and spend your final hours exploring Ingenio. Just ten minutes from the runway, this authentic agricultural town offers historic streets, genuine local coffee, and a refreshing escape from the sterile tourist resorts before your flight.
Valle Gran Rey is La Gomera’s most dramatic destination, but reaching it requires an intense, hour-and-twenty-minute drive across the island’s mountainous spine. This guide covers the terrifying 1,500-metre descent, the misty peaks, and the rugged black sand beaches waiting at the bottom.
San Sebastián de La Gomera is a deceptively sleepy Canary Island capital hiding a brutal 15th-century history. This guide explores Christopher Columbus’s final supply stop, the Torre del Conde fortress, and where to find the best coastal views of Mount Teide.
Skip the ferry. For £50, the 15-minute Binter Canarias flight to La Gomera offers an eye-level view of Mount Teide and the best island-hopping experience in the Canaries.
Skip the Gran Canaria departure lounge and spend your final hours exploring Ingenio. Just ten minutes from the runway, this authentic agricultural town offers historic streets, genuine local coffee, and a refreshing escape from the sterile tourist resorts before your flight.
Fuerteventura’s east coast offers an authentic alternative to the tourist-heavy west. From the quiet black sands of Pozo Negro to the street art of Gran Tarajal, here is why you should explore the island’s overlooked shoreline.
If you want to escape the busy tourist resorts, North Fuerteventura’s interior villages offer a brilliant, authentic alternative. Hike the Calderón Hondo volcano, explore the sacred mountain of Tindaya, and visit historic former capitals like La Oliva.
Jandía is Fuerteventura’s wild southern frontier. Beyond the Morro Jable resorts lies an untouched volcanic coastline of massive empty beaches, powerful winds, and unpaved dirt roads leading to the spectacular Mirador de Cofete.
Fuerteventura’s true beauty lies on its rugged, isolated west coast. This guide explores the 100-million-year-old pirate caves of Ajuy and the towering volcanic cliffs of La Pared, offering the perfect itinerary for escaping the island’s tourist traps.
