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The most beautiful Canary Islands towns to visit once in your lifetime

If your destination is Canary Islands, remember that this group of islands is not just about beaches and volcanoes. It is actually full of enchanting towns and villages, that you fall in love with. ? Come and discover the most beautiful Canary Islands towns. The archipelago of the Canary Islands, divides into two provinces: One is Las Palmas and the other one is Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The first one,  includes 3 main islands: Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. On the other hand, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, includes the islands of Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. Each of these islands is full of true little corners of paradise. So, it’s out of the question to miss these towns when you travel to the islands☝?

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Betancuria, a paradise for instagramers. 

Located on the western coast of Fuerteventura, Betancuria was previously the capital of the island. Although, this is no longer the case of these days, when you visit this town,  you will be delighted by impressive monuments that are miraculously well preserved , and deserves to be listed as one of the  most beautiful Canary Islands towns.  

Santa Maria Church is a mandatory place during your visit. It lies in a beautiful spot, a real movie set. Furthermore, we recommend you to visit the heart of this pretty town, as the lush green vegetation contrast to the white wall houses making a pleasing sight, and a magical spot for people keen on photography. 

People of this village made a lot of effort to make Betancuria a feast for your your eyes, hence a great purity emerges from this traditional place, where predominates an incredibly relaxing atmosphere. 

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Teguise

Similarly Betancuria, Teguise lost its title of Capital of the Island. Dating back to the 13th century, considered the oldest city in the Canary Islands. Following its restoration, the city of Teguise is an architectural historical site. If you go there on a Sunday, discover the famous Teguise Market. It is the largest market in Lanzarote and it is full of life: people from all over the island go there and the city turns into a real party. However, during the rest of the week, it is a very peaceful village in which it is particularly pleasant to get lost and wander around the small narrow streets. You can find a lot of very old architecture and historical monuments. Go to Santa Barbara Castle to enjoy a spectacular view of the city.

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La Orotava

Located in northern Tenerife, La Orotava is considered one of the most beautiful Canary Islands towns. Lined with greenery, palm trees and monuments more incredible than the others, it is a mandatory visit during a stay in Tenerife. Walking through  the streets of thousand colors is a feast for the eyes, every nook is ideal to take a perfect picture.

You should take a walk around the romantic Jardin de Hijuela del Botánicos. Recognised as a property of cultural interest, this park is free and open all year, from 9am to 14h.

You wiill love the Church of Conception and its Baroque architecture, which was declared a National Historic Monument. We also recommend you to visit the parish church of San Juan Bautista. It is quite different, influenced by the Portuguese style, and located in a very pleasant site, facing the sea.

Finally, take a walk through the surprising inner galleries of the Casa de los Balcones (balcony house) and do not forget your camera!

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Icod de los Vinos

Icod de los Vinos is bigger than the villages mentioned above.  Enjoy the most beautiful views of Teide, the highest peak in Spain. This volcano reaches 3,717.98 m. The symbol of the city is the millennial dragon tree (Drago Milenario in Spanish). This tree looks like a large umbrella, which is 800 years old, and declared a National Monument in 1917. Stroll through the cobblestone streets …

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Garachico

This village full of history is a must on the island of Tenerife, 300 years ago, it was the main port of the island of Tenerife, full of houses inhabited by wealthy merchants, clergy, and great artists. Following a volcanic eruption, it had to be fully rebuilt in 1706.

Located on the seafront, many tourists come to admire its beautiful natural pools and swim into the crystalline waters in the middle of volcanic black rocks. Bacause the contrast is simply stunning.

Close to the beach, find very nice restaurants and bars to delight your palate. The heart of this small town is also a very pleasant place. Stroll through the colorful alleys and relax on the terrace of a cafe.  

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We hope that our selection of the most beautiful Canary Islands towns, persuade you to book a trip and discover all the treasures of the Canary Islands. If finally Tenerife is your destination, do not miss other article about the Canary Islands: top things to do in Tenerife or the 5 most beautiful beaches in Tenerife that you should visit.

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Betancuria

One of the most beautiful places on Fuerteventura is the small town of Betancuria, located 21 km from the capital of the island. It should be noted that until 1834 the capital of the island was Betancuria. Then the capital of the island becomes La Oliva, later – Puerto del Rosario.
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Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is considered part of the province of Las Palmas with about 830,000 inhabitants. It is the second most populous island in the Canary Islands. Its name probably comes from the Latin word Canis which means dogs, presumably there were many dogs on the island at one time.
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La Gomera

La Gomera is one of the 7 islands of the Canary archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located in the western part of the archipelago. The capital of the island is San Sebastian de La Gomera.
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La Palma

La Palma is a small island with an area of ​​728 square kilometers located in the northwestern part of the Canary Islands. More than 87 thousand people live on the island. The island is of volcanic origin and is over two million years old.
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Lanzarote

Lanzarote is a Spanish island belonging to the archipelago of the Canary Islands. Since 1993, it has been classified by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve, which testifies to its unique nature and stunning landscapes. It is one of the most touristic islands in the Canary Islands.
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Las Palmas

Las Palmas is the largest city in the Canary Islands and the largest port in Spain. Las Palmas is the capital of one of the autonomous communities of Spain. The population of the city is approximately 370 thousand.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital of Tenerife and also the administrative center of the western Canary Islands. One of the most beautiful cities in the archipelago is located between the sea and the Anaga mountains. Tenerife is the most populous island in the Canary Islands.
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Tenerife

The Canary Islands are one of the autonomous communities of Spain. They consist of seven islands: Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Tenerife, La Gomera, Gran Canaria, La Palma and El Hierro.
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Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is a Spanish island in the Atlantic Ocean, which is part of the Canary archipelago. It is the second largest of the Canary Islands with an area of ​​1660 sq. km. The population is about 106 thousand people.
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El Hierro

El Hierro is one of the seven islands of the Canary archipelago, lost in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Western Sahara. It is the smallest and least known of the Canary Islands.
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There is a dramatic and beautiful legend about the creation of the Canary Islands. Like mythological goddesses, these islands are the children of sea and fire, volcano and water. The first sailors called them lucky. Perhaps they really are the remnants of the tertiary continent, the legendary Atlantis, plunged into the waves of the sea? Glancing at the islands from the air, we can peep the secret of the birth of the archipelago. From one. on the other hand, the process of destruction under the influence of waters and constant winds, and on the other hand, the process of creation, the patient, skillful, continuous work of volcanoes.

It is said that the first inhabitants of the Canary Islands came from the continent. The primitive Guanches were shepherds, they did not know iron and made tools from stone. From roasted grains of barley and wheat, they prepared a special flour – gofio, which is still one of the staple foods on the islands. During the Renaissance, after the capture of these lands by the Spaniards, the Canary Islands become part of Europe. The Sevilles, the Basques, the natives of Mallorca, the Genoese, the Portuguese, all together created the type of modern Canarian. But sometimes you suddenly see a descendant of the indigenous inhabitants of the islands, the Guanches – fair-haired and light-eyed. This is natural, just as among the inhabitants of the mainland you sometimes meet a spitting image of a Phoenician, Greek or Roman. Due to its geographical position, the Canary Islands are quickly turning into a crossroads from three continents – Europe, Africa and America. Ports, universities, trade are developing. The islands lie in the middle of the ocean, like a beacon of civilization: they are open to trade, to the mutual exchange of ideas.

But the Canaries are not only a garden created by winds and volcanoes. These lands, at first glance obedient and generous, are in fact amenable to cultivation with great difficulty and require unchanging, patient and loving devotion from the peasant. There are more villagers on the islands. than urban ones. And, probably, therefore, when telling the history of the islands, one should first talk about the fields, about these villages, barely visible among the crops, about these people who, bending over the plow, create their own land. The Canarian is accustomed to continuous work. He works with the skill of a jeweler, with the precision of a skilled craftsman. When a peasant cultivates the land, it is as if he paints or gently combs it. For the feast of the Body of the Lord, he decorates the streets with carpets of flowers. And when he turns to art crafts, he creates elegant lace from threads or palm fiber. It is difficult to find water in the depths of the islands. Sometimes you have to break through underground tunnels and galleries. Even the most fertile land has to be specially transported to more severe soils. Thanks to virtuoso work, the islands look like gardens; but there are places where dramatic landscapes predominate – bare rock, desert or volcanic rocks.