Fundacion César Manrique
A sea of lava is a sad reminder of how destructive nature can be. To an imaginative mind like César Manrique’s, though, it’s a diamond in the rough. With creativity, he turned this hidden gem into a famous work of art – the Volcano House. Today, it is also called Fundacion César Manrique, Tahíche’s most […]
Barco de la Virgen: Naval Museum
In the discovery of the Americas, Christopher Columbus’ flagship was the “Santa Maria.” It was the biggest of the small fleet of three. And, for a couple of decades now, it’s been docked next to Plaza de la Alameda in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Well, its replica, the Naval Museum named Barco de la […]
Guinea Ecomuseum
Take a leisurely stroll through El Hierro’s rich history one lava-rock house at a time at Guinea Ecomuseum. The most significant of its kind in Europe, this aborigine settlement features traditional houses with thatched roofs. Meanwhile, Risco de Tibataje cliff in El Golfo Valley dominates the backdrop, making for a more rustic feel. Welcoming each […]
Cueva Pintada
There is no other place which evokes the ancient past of an island the way Cueva Pintada does. The famous museum and archaeological site in Gran Canaria lets visitors experience a sensory-filled blast from the past. Take a step in the painted caves which for centuries have held the memories of the Guanches, the ancient […]
Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory
Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory is one of the largest and most well-equipped astrophysics laboratories in the world. Nestled at the highest point of La Palma, it is in the most idyllic location it can ever have on the island. The observatory also holds the second-best spot to gaze at the stars in the Northern […]
ARTlandya Doll Museum
ARTlandya is not the typical tourist attraction especially when it comes to museums. For those who did visit, it must have brought back nostalgic memories of childhood. See for yourself why the private doll collection of a passionate Austrian couple is regarded as one of the best-hidden gems in the Canaries. Located in the historic […]
