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What do you want to do today? In Gran Canaria anything is possible.


Dunes the Maspalomas - a new landscape every day. This surprising mix of desert and oasis in south Gran Canaria is a unique and beautiful natural area with a huge range of ecosystems. The dunes, constantly moulded by the wind, change their appearance every day and are one of the main attractions in the area. Vegueta Old Town, streets that tell stories. This enclave of traditional architecture, with cobbled streets and old houses with wooden balconies, is a great reason to leave the beach for a while. On a walk through the old town you’ll come across a range of styles from late- Gothic to renaissance and also plenty of places for a break at one of its outdoor cafés.


Over 150 km of beach to bask in the sunshine and enjoy the sea breeze full of negative ions that makes you feel


like you are in paradise can be found in Fuerteventua.


Between beach and beach the island’s cheeseries are a must visit. Try one of the island’s Designation of Origin Majorero cheeses.


Long sunny days, intense wind, and waves up to two metres mean that the island has a long tradition of windsurfing and kite surfing.


The immense volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches earned the entire island the honour of UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve status in 2009. Welcome to Fuerteventura! Arrive and discover a pristine coastline with emerald green waters and over 150 km of white sand beaches. You’re in paradise and bathed in sunshine and relaxing negative ions from the sea breeze. The coast and the spectacular volcanic landscapes are why the island is a Biosphere Reserve. Close your eyes and when you open them you’re a new person. A perfect moment to grab a board and hit the clear water. Or to explore the island’s cuisine in its villages. Try the fresh fish, wrinkly potatoes and the Designation of Origin cheeses.


The coast of Fuerteventura is sea and sand in its purest state. With beaches of all kinds there’s a perfect one whatever your plan. Forget everything and walk along along the shore, eat fresh fish right by the ocean, or just sit on the sand and watch the sunset. With 150 km of beaches the choice is yours.


White sand and turquoise waters are what makes Costa Calma beach so special. These quiet beaches in the south of the island stretch for kilometres with white sand and calm turquoise waters. Sunbathe on the endless sand or relax in the clear, warm water. You’ll feel completely refreshed with 10 km of beach all to yourself. In La Gomera you move from landscape to landscape as the exuberant and magical natural surroundings slowly envelop you.


La Gomera has a network of over 600 kilometres of mysterious trails where you can lose yourself and feel like a child again.


Discover the pre-Hispanic whistling language which is part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the world thanks to UNESCO. Even today you see people communicating with whistles. The island was awarded World Biosphere Reserve status in 2011, in the excellent category, thanks to the pristine nature of its marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Welcome to La Gomera


Just arrived and you can already feel the magic of the place as it envelops you. Keep looking and you learn that this energy is real. Travel from landscape to landscape, through palm-filled valleys, deep ravines, black sand beaches with crystal-clear waters, luxuriant ancient forests refreshed with babbling streams … A natural paradise, home to species that have disappeared everywhere else. La Gomera is so valuable that it is a Biosphere Reserve. Unique in the world The highlight of the Garajonay National Park is its laurel forests, a green mass of prehistoric vegetation unique to the Macaronesian region. It covered the tropics millions of years ago and now survives in La Gomera thanks to its exceptional, temperate climate. Wander the forests on your own or take a guided tour with local experts.


Check out Los Roques Viewpoint for some impressive views of nature. This icon of La Gomera consists of five blocks of rocked formed from magma that never reached the surface. They guard the entrance to the Garajonay National Park and their viewpoints offer superb views.


In La Gomera you move from landscape to landscape as the exuberant and magical natural surroundings slowly envelop you.


La Gomera has a network of over 600 kilometres of mysterious trails where you can lose yourself and feel like a child again.


Silbo Gomero is a pre-Hispanic whistling language is part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the


January 2021 Travel News


Stimulating and Inspiring: Experince the Beauty of Madrid


MADRID, cheerful and vibrant at all hours, is famous for being an open city with all kinds of people from anywhere in the world.


In addition to its famous museums, busy streets dotted with all kinds of shops, restaurants with world cuisine or unbeatable nightlife, Madrid will surprise you with its charming, tranquil historic spots, with traditional and family-run


century-old bars where


friends meet up for a drink, all kinds of neighbourhoods, and cultural centres that offer an alternative type of tourism.


Madrid has an authenticity that is hard to match. It


is welcoming and diverse. Madrid is, without a doubt, one of Europe’s most interesting cities. Anyone in search of culture will find some of the most important museums in the world, such as the Prado, Reina Sofía or Thyssen.


But we must not forget smaller options, full of charm, such as the Sorolla Museum or cultural centres like the Matadero or Conde Duque, which are continuously offering innovative exhibitions, concerts, guided tours, etc.


Walking around Madrid means coming across iconic Move from landscape to landscape in La Gomera and discover a whistling language


world thanks to UNESCO. Even today you see people communicating with whistles. The island was awarded World Biosphere Reserve status in 2011, in the excellent category, thanks to the pristine nature of its marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Welcome to La Gomera! Just arrived and you can already feel the magic of the place as it envelops you. Keep looking and you learn that this energy is real. Travel from landscape to landscape, through palm- filled valleys, deep ravines, black sand beaches with crystal-clear waters, luxuriant ancient forests refreshed with babbling streams … A natural paradise, home to species that have disappeared everywhere else. La Gomera is so valuable that it is a Biosphere Reserve. Unique in the world The highlight of the Garajonay National Park is its laurel forests, a green mass of prehistoric vegetation unique to the Macaronesian region. It covered the tropics millions of years ago and now survives in La Gomera thanks to its exceptional, temperate climate. Wander the forests on your own or take a guided tour with local experts. The Los Roques Viewpoint offers some impressive views of nature. This icon of La Gomera consists of five blocks of rocked formed from magma that never reached the surface. They guard the entrance to the Garajonay National Park and their viewpoints offer superb views.


La Palma is know as the beautiful island because of its incredible landscapes, imposing volcanoes, deep


forests, welcoming beaches and star-filled night skies. Clear skies and strict light pollution laws mean that La Palma is such a fantastic place for star gazing and astronomy that is has earned a Starlight award. In 2002 UNESCO declared the whole island of La Palma a World Biosphere Reserve. Una completa red de senderos señalizados


y


balizados recorre la isla, lo que la convierte en un paraíso para los amantes del trekking.


Welcome to La Palma. This volcanic island seems


to be painted green due to a deep shroud of prehistoric forest. Connect with nature under some of the world’s clearest skies, relax on its welcoming beaches or hike through deep gorges and past volcanoes. La Palma’s trails take you past waterfalls and up to the island’s peaks. Once you reach the top look up. The night sky is unforgettable.


The clear and protected night skies of La Palma are amongst the world’s best for looking at the stars. Take advantage with a guided night tour or a star gazing session at a viewpoint. To get as close as you can to the cosmos, head to the Roque de los Muchachos observatories at 2,420 metres above sea level. A volcanic caldera formed millions of years ago the La Caldera de Taburiente National Park is a vast park dominated by water as it is full of streams and waterfalls that take your breath away. It’s a circle of rocky peaks that surround a hill covered in dense pine forest and carved into deep valleys.


spots such as the stunning Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor with 400 years of history, the buzzing Puerta del Sol, the famous Gran Vía full of shops, or the four tallest towers in Spain. Each neighbourhood offers a different experience: La Latina is ideal for tapas, Las Letras has the perfect combination of literature and fine dining… But Madrid also means relaxing in enormous parks such as the Parque del Retiro, and other lesser-known but equally charming parks like El Capricho.


When it comes time to eat Madrid has two facets,


both equally delicious. On the one hand, traditional bars where you can discover the old-fashioned, unpretentious atmosphere known as ‘castizo’, and why tapas are so much fun. On the other hand, avant-garde restaurants such as DiverXO and traditional markets converted into new gourmet spaces like San Miguel, which have become true temples of gastronomy. In Madrid, any time is a good time to enjoy a lively, urban atmosphere. For example, the increasingly famous weekend brunches in enclosed glass terraces, courtyards, rooftops, etc. Fashionistas will find all options: luxury stores on the Golden Mile, vintage establishments in areas such as Fuencarral, new designer markets like the Mercado de Motores, and craft shops and bookshops over 100 years old. At dusk, some of the city’s viewpoints will surprise you with unique sunsets, at the Temple of Debod or the rooftop bar of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, for example. And at the end of the day... nightlife in Madrid is legendary with live music, all kinds of ambiences, music until the sun comes up...


Madrid has its own beauty. Madrid stimulates and inspires. Madrid is an experience.


ONE OF EUROPE’S TRENDIEST CITIES B


ARCELONA is a city with a wide range of original leisure options that encourage you to visit time and time again. Overlooking the


Mediterranean Sea, and famous for Gaudí and his Art Nouveau architecture, Barcelona is one of Europe’s trendiest cities. It’s a hub of new trends in the world of culture, fashion and cuisine. It combines the creativity of its artists and designers with respect and care for local traditions. The charm and slower pace of the old town, the avant-garde vibe of more modern neighbourhoods, and the fast pace of one of the world’s most visited cities coexist in Barcelona.


Trendy destination Barcelona is a showcase for the latest developments


in fashion. Strolling around its streets you can discover a world of options for a day of shopping. From glamour and major brands in iconic stores set in emblematic buildings, such as the Paseo de Gracia or Avinguda Diagonal, to alternative and innovative design in areas such as the Born district. Barcelona is also brimming with traditional shops and you can visit century-old stores and ateliers that will surprise you with their attention to detail.


The Mediterranean character and streets full


of ambience also set the trend in Barcelona. The possibilities are almost endless, ranging from popular options such as a stroll downLas Ramblasor traditional markets such as La Boquería, to relaxing moments on the city beaches or the many pavement cafés in the old town. You can even discover the city in an original way with Barcelona Tourist Office’s programme of tours. These include guided and themed tours; routes in vintage cars, or on segways or bicycles; boat tours, and helicopter flights.


A city to visit again


Barcelona draws visitors to its famous sights, like the Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. But they can also discover a city full of pleasant surprises on each trip.


A walk along the seafront, evenings on a rooftop terrace with views over the city skyline, spacious parks such as Parc de Montjüic or Ciutadella, the marina, Olympic village or anything to do with FC Barcelona; a range of options for new experiences on each visit. Culinary options are also varied, with world renowned haute cuisine restaurants, traditional Catalan


dishes, food markets, and establishments that take you around the world with their flavours... The city’s cultural agenda also includes major art centres, like the Picasso Museum, the National Art Museum of Catalonia, and CaixaForum; a wide range of festivals and one of Spain’s leading opera houses, Gran Teatre del Liceu.


Diamond Princess gets ready to set sail for her maiden season with two new Pacific crossings in 2021 and 2022


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