Culture of Canary Islands. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

No matter which of the picturesque islands of the archipelago you would choose, it will be able to provide a variety of interesting excursions. The most popular is Tenerife; the Pyramids of Guimar are considered its most interesting and mysterious attraction. For many years, nobody has paid attention to these buildings of stone. Unique and mysterious origins of the pyramids remain one of the most important secrets of the island. Fans of natural attractions would be interested to see the so-called ‘Moon Landscape,’ a set of beautiful white pumitas cliffs, which are extremely rare and are characterized by regular conical shape.

The island of Gran Canaria is also rich in tourist attractions. The unique cultural center Cueva Pintada is situated there. It can be found in the cave of the same name, where many drawings of the primitive people have remained. Currently, this large-scale archaeological complex consists of six caves and an interesting museum housing a collection of unique items.

The tiny island of La Gomera also features interesting historical sites; its main city of San Sebastian would be a real boon to those fond of exploring historical places. At every step, you can see the most beautiful buildings of different eras. Scenic Garajonay National Park is also situated on this island. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Lanzarote Island is rich in natural attractions; here is the number of volcanoes; that’s why Lanzarote is often called the ‘island of fire-breathing mountains.’ Cueva de los Verdes is considered one of the most attractive sites; it is located in a very beautiful piedmont area and features a volcanic origin. Speaking of outstanding natural attractions of the archipelago, it’s certainly worth to mention majestic Mount Teide that remains the undisputed symbol of the Canary Islands. The height of this active volcano is 3,718 meters. Exploring of foothill areas and climbing to the crater of the volcano is popular among curious travelers. The charming archipelago is ready to offer its guests everything necessary for an exciting and varied pastime.