Lunar-like landscapes, desert dunes, verdant pine forests and sprawling national parks; the Canary Islands combine a diverse topography with year-round sunshine. Take time to explore beyond the beaches and water parks and you might fi nd a few surprises. From enjoying a ‘Prince of Arabia’ moment atop a camel on Gran Canaria’s Maspalomas sands, swept in from the Sahara, to taking a tour around the former Lanzarotian home of artist Manrique, carved from volcanic rock, or hiking through La Palma’s lush scenery, these islands are the holiday equivalent of a magical mystery ride.