Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Canary Islands, Spain

1. 5.0 Fuerte Bootcamp (69 reviews)
   - Best Way to Disconnect and exercise in a crazy environment
   Spent More than 3 hours Sports Camps & Clinics
   
   
   Our fitness and wellness retreats include a wide selection of activities for body and mind. A highly-qualified team of instructors will do their best to get you the fittest you have ever been, while the rest of the team will make sure that you can enjoy your fitness holidays in a luxury, supportive and fun environment, so that you can go home happy and pampered. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Parque Natural de Cumbre Vieja (51 reviews)
   - Sublimely breathtaking volcanic landscape
   National Parks • Parks
   
   
   This is an amazing place that left me in awe. The scenery is indescribably beautiful and human beings are few and far between. The trails teeter on the edge of precipices with stunning views that make you appreciate why people started visiting 'sublime ' landscapes in the first place. A word of warning, however - you need to be fairly fit and well shod, as the paths can be treacherous at times due to masses of stones and dust that move under your feet when you least expect it - and I was wearing good hiking boots! Unless you're an expert mountain walker, add at least 30% to the estimated walking times provided in the otherwise excellent info provided at the visitors' centre. Take plenty of water and remember - the sublime cannot be tamed... See more..
   
3. 5.0 Centro de Interpretación de la Reserva de La Biosfera (41 reviews)
   - Interesting information about the island - worth a visit
   Speciality Museums • History Museums
   
   
   This was a really interesting place, full of information about the island's geography, history and culture. It was only a few euros entrance and took less than an hour. Worth a visit if you want to understand more about El Hierro. See more..
   
4. 5.0 La Palma Outdoor (36 reviews)
   - Great trip - the best part of our holiday!
   Spent More than 3 hours Biking Trails
   
   
   Our mountain bike, kayak and hiking routs are the best options to visit La Palma Island .With our guides who knows every corner of the island we help you design any route adapted to your level and your interes. We offer mix routs like kanu and MTB in a wonderfull parts of the Island.As we have a transfer almost from any places you don't have to worry about how to get to the right meeting point. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Mirador Morro De Agando (21 reviews)
   - Iconic
   Lookouts • Observation Decks & Towers
   
   
   Whenever you look at La Gomera places to go this place is always on the front page. An Iconic Rock formation probably photographed more than any other rock on La Gomera. Well worth the trip up the mountain, just hope there are none of my tourist coaches around at the time. See more..
   
6. 5.0 Pico de la Nieve (20 reviews)
   - Amazing scenery, great walks, a must see area in La Palma...
   Lookouts
   
   
   If I got my geography right then this was the endpoint of our Caldera rim trail walk starting out at the highest point near the astronomical observatories. The whole trail along the rim follows one of the GR trails then heading down through the beautiful pine forests it's another minor trail. All are clearly signposted at fairly frequent intervals and have way-markers along the route too. The highpoint is rocky and barren as is the Caldera rim trail and then a complete contrast is the beautiful pine forests as you descend to the road and parking area. I'm sure we missed loads on just our single visit to the rim trail but were lucky with only some clouds coming and going as we walked. Trails are varied, plenty of up's and down's but not so steep as other bits we walked on the island. These areas are definitely a must see if you're in La Palma. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Alto de Garojonay (97 reviews)
   - Nice walk through the woods to some good views
   Mountains
   
   
   A scenic tropical mountain lined with hiking trails. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Mirador de Jinama (88 reviews)
   - Beautiful views over the island
   Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
   
   
   It was our first mirador visited at el Hierro and it was simply breathtaking. The weather was perfect and we could see the entire la Frontera region and the mountain chain. We also took an hour stroll along the ridge just to enjoy this beauty. Good to know that from this mirador starts the hiking treck with the same name, which used to serve the only connection between parts of island before roads were built. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Esquinzo Butihondo Beach (84 reviews)
   - Favorite beach in Jandía - Gorgeous and something for everyone
   Beaches
   
   
   Our hotel reception staff told us that this was the one beach you can’t miss in Jandía and boy was he right. Absolutely stunning scenery, clear blue water and calm conditions for swimming and affordable sun loungers (€13.50/two loungers and an umbrella). This was an idyllic beachside experience. There are beach bars, water sport rentals and an area for naturalists. Don’t miss it! See more..
   
10. 4.5 Centro de Interpretacion del Parque Cultural de El Julan (82 reviews)
    - A walk down in history
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Starting in the beautiful morning light in the pine forrest the guide took us downhill in a landscape where we here and there came up to signs of the Bimbaches' life. Caves that gave them shelter, places where they gathered, lots of shells from the seafood they ate and fragments of pots for the water they drank and the rock carvings. Those started our imagination. Right here, someone sat and carved these pictures and signs. What was occuping that persons mind? Was he or she thinking how long will the carvings last? Who will look at them and what will they think ...? Later, after the return to the El Julan center by the 4x4, we had a tase of local wine, cheese and cake on the terrace. Delicious! And in the center we could also watch a short movie and an interesting exhibition about the Bimbaches and their world. I can strongly recommend a visit to El Julan for the Center, for the Tour and for the Landscape. Book in advance to be sure there is a guided tour! See more..
    
11. 4.5 Pozo de las Calcosas (82 reviews)
    - Hidden gem worth to see
    Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    It was a last minute decision to come here and it was the right one. Being there off season and strolling though empty tiny streets was charming and creepy at the same time. The village was completely abandoned as everyone just left yesterday. Having entire village at our disposition, We spent a good couple of hours swimming in the pool, enjoying views of the raging Atlantic, and discoveing architectural miracles of the fisherman village. The final reward of the day was a stunning sunset upon our return to the parking lot. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Finca Canarias Aloe Vera (80 reviews)
    - The best aloe Vera place
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Farms
    
    
    Finca Canarias is located in La Gomera in the area of Hermigua, on the northwest of the island. The 8.000 aloe vera plants are arranged within a field of 10.000 square metres located next to the Barranco de Monteforte. The farm is located just 8km from the National Park of Garajonay (Parque Nacional de Garajonay), a natural monument of almost 4.000 hectare (9.884 acres) recognized for being one of the largest laurel forest. Finca Canarias Aloe Vera is a small family business. We have been dedicated to the ecological cultivation for two generations. The variety that we grow is known as Aloe Barbadensis Miller, commonly referred to as “Aloe Vera”. At our plantation we offer a guided tour, so you will be able to feel and touch the plants. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Nuestra Senora de las Nieves (72 reviews)
    - Worth a visit
    Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    This church has a number of nice stained glass windows, and a beautiful madonna statue. Definitely worth a visit! See more..
    
14. 4.5 Playa Montana Amarilla (56 reviews)
    - Secluded Beach with Occasional Nudists
    Beaches
    
    
    This is a great little beach about an hour’s walk from Caleta de Sebo, as far south as you can go on Isla de la Graciosa, it is a great spot to relax and cool off in the sea before the walk back, but there are sometimes nudists here so if you are horrified by the idea of seeing a willy or two then best stop at the equally nice Playa de Francesa. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Piscina Natural La Maceta (41 reviews)
    - Well worth a visit
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    Well worth a visit if you are in the area, and if you are feeling brave, a swim too, though in all reality it's hard to swim a lot of the time unless you are a very strong swimmer. The noise of the waves can be astounding. If you can, visit at dusk as the sunsets can make it very spectacular See more..
    
16. 4.5 La Graciosa Water Experience (39 reviews)
    - A small paradise
    Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Gear Rentals
    
    
    LGWE was conceived with the intention to enable everybody to enjoy this incredible landscape . Leaving no footprints , experience an environmental-friendly and relaxing SUP excursion to admire the tranquil inlets,a exciting trip to surf or SUP in waves, or an adventurous downwind trip to follow the coastline for the more experienced. On windy days enjoy the thrill of kiting en places that dr See more..
    
17. 4.5 Mirador de Isora (33 reviews)
    - Fantastic views
    Lookouts
    
    
    Great views - very beautiful. Whilst you can drive and have a short visit some of the footpaths are fantastic. Good views and good flowers See more..
    
18. 4.5 Monumento Natural de Los Roques (32 reviews)
    - a plane trip around the island
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    well what an experience we had it was fantastic it was one of the best trips we had with the views and look over the island See more..
    
19. 4.5 Mirador de La Llania (30 reviews)
    - Für einen kurzen eindrücklichen Spaziergang durch el Brezal zum Mirador
    Lookouts
    
    
    Wenn man von San Andres aus in Richtung el Golfo fährt dann kommt auf der rechten Seite (kurz bevor es zum Golfo bergab geht) ein Parkplatz ( Raya de la Llania). Dort kann man gut parken. Es gibt eine "Fuente" mit Wasserstelle dort. Von dort aus kann man rechts durch den Wald zum Mirador de la Llania laufen ( ca 15 Min). Dort bekommen auch nicht-Wandervögel einen kurzen Einblick in den tollen Wald. mal sonnig, mal mit Passatwolken verhangen. Von oben hat man das übliche Wow -was -für-eine - Aussicht Feeling. Vorausgesetzt die Wolken machen einem keinem Strich durch die Rechnung.Auf den Rückweg kann man noch ein kurzes Stück in den Wald "el Brezal" laufen.Dort gibt es auch einen Tisch für ein Picknick. Wie aus dem Märchen präsentiert sich der Wald mit seinen mit Flechten behangenen Bäumen. Alles ist übrigens gut ausgeschildert, man kann also auch gut weitere Wanderungen von diesem Ort aus machen. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Playa La Caleta (29 reviews)
    - Virgin
    Spent 1-2 hours Beaches
    
    
    Just go! The place is so not touristy and still unspoiled with locals hanging around the little café. See more..
    
21. 4.5 Charco Manso (27 reviews)
    - Beautiful natural area
    Beaches
    
    
    This is a beautiful natural area with magnificent sea arches and coves. If the tide is right, snorkelling in the main bay is also a fantastic (and thrilling) experience with lots of marine life. See more..
    

What's a Hidden gem?

We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.