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The sweet tabaiba, a sign of identity of the Canary Islands
September 14, 2023
The sweet tabaiba or Euphorbia balsamífera is a native species of...
3 villages of Lanzarote that you can not miss
August 25, 2023
Lanzarote is synonymous with volcanoes, lava fields, black lands...
Organic agriculture by Ascensión Robayna
Ascensión Robayna cultivates the land of Lanzarote with the aim of protecting the unique agrarian ecosystems of this volcanic island that maintains its organic heart. With her hands, she works the land in a traditional but unconventional way, with great passion and romanticism. Responding to the care of the land with the very resources it offers is key to his work: "Agriculture must be organic or not at all".
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The canary mackerel in the waters of the Archipelago
September 22, 2023
There are two species of canary horse mackerel that are fished...
The sweet tabaiba, a sign of identity of the Canary Islands
September 14, 2023
The sweet tabaiba or Euphorbia balsamífera is a native species of...
3 villages of Lanzarote that you can not miss
August 25, 2023
Lanzarote is synonymous with volcanoes, lava fields, black lands...
Alexander Von Humboldt and the Canary Islands
August 23, 2023
250 years ago Alexander von Humboldt was born in Berlin. A...
Suspiros de Moya, a Gran Canarian delicacy
August 4, 2023
The confectionery in Moya on the island of Gran Canaria...
Viewpoints to go by car in Gran Canaria
August 3, 2023
Gran Canaria is a truly beautiful island that, because of its...
Laurinaga's curse in Fuerteventura
July 28, 2023
On the fascinating island of Fuerteventura, we find a...
Pella gofio, a tasty Canarian dish
July 26, 2023
The pella, pella gofio or gofio ball, is a...
Firgas: The Village of Water in Gran Canaria
July 19, 2023
Firgas is, for many of the people who know it,...
Teide Violet: the volcano flower
July 12, 2023
The Teide Violet or viola cheiranthifolia is a plant...
Which is the best hotel in Lanzarote?
July 5, 2023
The natural and scenic richness of this territory, in any of its...
The canarian huesera and traditional folklore
7 June 2023
The huesera canaria is a percussion instrument of various...
Hotel Puntagrande in El Hierro: one of the smallest in the world
May 26, 2023
It is called Puntagrande, but in reality the least important...
Learn the history of the seguidillas canarias
May 19, 2023
The seguidillas canarias are one of the traditional musical genres...
Enjoy the best hotels in the south of Tenerife
May 17, 2023
Tenerife is a dream vacation destination for tourists from all over the...
The best rooftops in Las Palmas
May 12, 2023
Few plans can be as stimulating as enjoying a few days of...
Canarian folklore, a seal of identity
10 May 2023
Some musicologists affirm that Canarian folklore arises from the...
Guava, from the tropics to the Canary Islands
April 28, 2023
The guava is a tropical fruit, native to America. Its...
Canarian dances, tradition of the Archipelago
April 27, 2023
The most widespread and most popular Canarian songs and dances...
Get to know Tejeda in Gran Canaria
April 21, 2023
Tejeda is located in the central peak of the island...
Get to know the PDO Tenerife Honey
April 19, 2023
Miel de Tenerife is the honey produced by bees...
Enjoy surfing in Fuerteventura
April 14, 2023
Surfing in Fuerteventura and its kilometers of paradisiacal beaches...
Canary Islands Legends: The cry of Ferinto
April 12, 2023
Its uniqueness and landscapes make the island of El...
Canary Island cheeses and the traditional cheese factory
March 31, 2023
Cheese is a basic and fundamental product in the...
Canary stone and traditional stonework
March 15, 2023
Stone is the material that has most influenced...
The spectacular sunsets in Tenerife
March 8, 2023
Enjoying an incredible sunset is one of...
Why should you try Tenerife wine?
March 3, 2023
The Canary Islands are home to some of the world's most...
The best beaches in Gran Canaria
March 1, 2023
Gran Canaria has some of the most popular beaches in...
The naife or handmade canary knife
February 1, 2023
The naife is, without a doubt, the star product of...
Comparsas in Tenerife, Carnival history
January 27, 2023
The "comparsas" in Tenerife are groups of musicians, singers and...
Discover Vilaflor on the island of Tenerife
January 11, 2023
The pretty village of Vilaflor, located in the south of...
International Music Festival of the Canary Islands
January 6, 2023
The International Music Festival of the Canary Islands is an international...
The tradition of the Three Kings in the Canary Islands
January 4, 2023
Christmas is the time of the year when...
Canarian winter recipes
December 28, 2022
Both the Canarian gastronomy and its recipes are characterized by diversity and external influences. The...
Canarian Christmas markets
December 23, 2022
The Canarian Christmas markets are made up of stalls selling...
Las Canteras sand Nativity Scene, Christmas with the family
December 21, 2022
The Belén de arena Las Canteras, located on the beach of...
Canary chestnuts or autumn in the islands
December 16, 2022
Autumn is time for Canarian chestnuts. Chestnut trees, known as...
Christmas in the Canary Islands and its traditions
December 14, 2022
During the last months of the year, especially around...
Hiking in winter: 3 routes in Tenerife
December 9, 2022
The Canary Islands have a large number of unknown landscapes, not only...
Canarian Christmas desserts
December 7, 2022
Canarian cuisine is home to a wide variety of unique dishes...
The Canarian dialect and our particular accent
November 25, 2022
Guagua, millo, potatoes, gaveta, gofio, cotufas or roscas .... These are...
Visit Valle Gran Rey in La Gomera
November 23, 2022
La Gomera is full of charming places such as picturesque...
Pineapple from El Hierro, the tropical fruit of El Hierro
November 18, 2022
In the eighties of the last century, the cultivation of...
The white gold of the Canary Islands salt mines
November 16, 2022
The quality of the waters that bathe the coasts of...
The canary cochineal, history of the islands
November 11, 2022
The canary cochineal is an insect of great importance for...
The art of Canarian basketry
November 9, 2022
Throughout history, the Canary Island palm tree has...
Autumn in the Canary Islands, seasonal vegetables
November 4, 2022
Among the benefits that the different seasons bring us, the following are...
Organic agriculture by Ascensión Robayna
October 31, 2022
Ascensión Robayna cultivates the land of Lanzarote with the aim of...
Iván Cerdeño and Padrón brothers, avant-gardism and innovation
October 28, 2022
Poemas by Hermanos Padrón, located in the emblematic Santa Catalina,...
La Geria: a spectacular agricultural landscape
October 26, 2022
La Geria is one of the most characteristic agrarian landscapes of the...
Historical eruptions in the Canary Islands
October 21, 2022
The Canary Islands are part of an archipelago of...
The canary fretwork, emblem of island craftsmanship
October 19, 2022
Canary fretwork is a traditional handicraft work of the...
Canarian desserts, delicious for those with a sweet tooth
October 14, 2022
Almond, cinnamon, cheese, lemon and even sweet potato. All of these...
Four restaurants in Lanzarote to visit
October 12, 2022
The island of Lanzarote is possibly one of the most important...
Cattle trawling and the Canary Island cattle breed
October 7, 2022
Cattle pulling is a traditional sport practiced in the Canary Islands, and there are...
The devil of Timanfaya, a popular legend
October 5, 2022
Many photos taken in Timanfaya could pass for landscapes of the...
SeBE, an oasis in Lanzarote
September 30, 2022
SeBE is, without a doubt, an oasis in the middle of...
The flute or herreño whistle, a typical sound
September 28, 2022
The flute or herreño whistle is a wind instrument...
Denomination of Origin of Canarian cheeses
September 23, 2022
The Archipelago surprises the palate with its great variety and...
The best surfing beaches in Tenerife
September 21, 2022
Thanks to the geographical location of the Canary Islands and the spectacular...
The different species of Canary Island goat
September 16, 2022
Although there are three breeds of Canarian goat on the islands, the...
Fauna and flora of El Hierro: a unique island
September 14, 2022
The island of El Hierro, like the rest of the Canary archipelago,...
Canary mushrooms, autumn delicacies
September 9, 2022
The abrupt and rugged orography of the westernmost islands...
The best viewpoints in La Palma
September 7, 2022
The particular geography of La Palma has favored the possibility...
The popular Fiesta del Charco in Gran Canaria
September 2, 2022
The Fiesta del Charco or the Embarbascá, in the...
The delicious Canarian jams
August 31, 2022
In several posts we have already talked about fruits grown in...
The gastronomic vision of the CanaryFoodies
August 26, 2022
Who has not yet seen on Instagram a post of...
The aboriginal calendar or how time was measured
August 24, 2022
Between the municipalities of Artenara and Gáldar, about 20...
The natural monument of Los Órganos of La Gomera
August 19, 2022
A little less than an hour by boat from Tenerife...
Milk figs or canary figs, are there differences?
August 17, 2022
The fig tree is a tree of great importance in the landscape and...
Theme parks in Tenerife for summer fun
August 12, 2022
Enjoy a day at the beach, walk along one of the...
Plans for a dream summer in Lanzarote
August 10, 2022
Lanzarote is synonymous with volcanoes, lava fields, rock formations and...
Gofio ice cream, refreshing for summer
August 5, 2022
Gofio is the star product of the Canary Islands, the...
The popular festival of the Branch of Agaete
August 3, 2022
Although August 5 is the main holiday in...
The best cocktails from the hand of Nayra Suarez in Pikza
July 29, 2022
For several months now in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria...
The canary drum, a different instrument on each island
July 27, 2022
The canary drum is a popular instrument that is manufactured...
The famous Plantain of the Canary Islands, a unique product
July 22, 2022
Plátano de Canarias is an institutional brand under which...
The best natural pools in the Canary Islands
July 20, 2022
The very concept of natural swimming pool could sound like a contradiction. The...
Canary Aloe vera, a plant with a multitude of properties
July 15, 2022
Canary aloe vera is a plant with large leaves and...
Festivities in La Gomera: the most popular ones
July 13, 2022
The chácaras and drums accompany all celebrations and...
The canary tuno, a superfood
July 8, 2022
In the Canary Islands there are hundreds of treasures hidden inside...
Guanche mummies
July 6, 2022
The ancient settlers of the island of Tenerife, the Guanches,...
The chácaras or the sound of the Canary folklore
July 1, 2022
The chácaras are a percussion instrument from the Canary Islands similar to...
Garoé Tree, the sacred tree of El Hierro
June 29, 2022
The Garoé tree is located in a place full of...
iNNoble Wine Magazine, information for iNNoble people
June 24, 2022
After months of work, it is finally available...
Canary Island almonds, simple and delicious
June 22, 2022
Undoubtedly, pastries are a sign of Canarian identity...
Diving in El Hierro, a marine paradise
June 17, 2022
The small island of El Hierro has virtually no platform...
The best beaches of La Graciosa
June 15, 2022
Small, quiet, without asphalt or pollution, unspoiled nature, paradisiacal beaches...
Gastronomy of La Gomera, tradition and flavor
10 June 2022
The island of La Gomera is touristically known for its...
The spectacular flowering of the red tajinaste in Tenerife
June 8, 2022
Before the start of summer, one of the most important...
The Ancient Potatoes of the Canary Islands.
June 3, 2022
The term "Papas Antiguas de Canarias" refers to the tubers...
The famous Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
June 1, 2022
The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the most...
Iciar Perez, head chef in a starred restaurant
May 27, 2022
Iciar Pérez, a native of the island of El Hierro, commands...
Why May 30 is celebrated as the Canary Islands Day?
May 25, 2022
Every May 30, the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands celebrates...
Five restaurants in the north of Tenerife
May 20, 2022
If you decide to travel to Tenerife, an essential stop in any...
Delicious dishes to celebrate the day of the Canary Islands
May 18, 2022
Canarian cuisine is characterized by the crossbreeding, fusion and...
The pilgrimages in Tenerife, festivities with great tradition
May 13, 2022
In the Canary Islands, pilgrimages are traditional festivities of...
Chorizo de Teror, the most famous sausage in the Canary Islands
May 11, 2022
There are many regions in Spain with a long tradition of...
The best beaches of Fuerteventura, a marine paradise
May 6, 2022
Crystalline waters, virgin and paradisiacal beaches, dune fields, landscapes...
Canarian sweet blood sausage, a typical sausage of the Canary Islands
May 4, 2022
The black pudding, also called mbusia, morcillona, rellena, moronga, prieta or...