50 Experiences to Enjoy in Spain

50 EXPERIENCES TO ENJOY IN SPAIN

If you fancy seeing large schools of fish, turtles, manta rays and dolphins, El Hier ro in the Canary Islands is the destination for you. This island has been declared a Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO and is home to amazing natural pools and clear waters, making it a perfect place for scuba diving. You can try your hand at this sport for the first time or improve your technique in any of the numerous centres and schools. The village of La Restinga is your gate way to the spectacular marine reserve in the Mar de las Calmas . If you also like photography, you can compete with other amateurs in the Open Fotosub underwater photography competition. And back on land, you'll be able to en joy the views over its 500 open and 300 covered craters.

EXPLORE THE SEABED IN EL HIERRO

GO STARGAZING IN LA PALMA (CANARY ISLANDS)

You'll get a better view of the night sky in La Palma than almost anywhere else on earth. The island's geographical situation and meteorological characteristics make this one of the best places for stargazing. You'll find up to thirteen natural vantage points around the island in the Network of Astronomical Viewpoints . And in the Caldera de Taburiente National Park in the centre of La Palma, you'll find a spectacular cirque like a cauldron with a diameter of 8 kilometres, and a differ ence in altitude of almost 2,000 metres. There you can visit the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory after booking first on their website.

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