What to expect
Volcanoes, rainforests, and sunny beaches grace Spains seven islands of eternal spring
When to go
February for Carnival celebrations in Las Palmas, Santa Cruz, and Puerto de la Cruz
What to do
Maspalomas dunes, Lanzarote lava formations, Yumbo Centrum shopping bargains
Local colour
Take a break from beach bumming at a shady
tereza in Garcia Sanabria park
Don't miss
Strolling through the ancient, mist-filled, laurel forest in Parque Nacional de Garajonay
Don't forget
Try La Gerias Malvasía wines--vineyards flourish despite the islands volcanic landscape