Natural salt pools at Bañaderos

Vol.43 Quick Facts Fun meter: Really coolLocation: Gran CanariaAdventure: BeachType: Salt poolsTime: Up to youLevel of difficulty: Super easyGood for what ages: All agesCost: Free Overview They call them “natural pools” in Spanish. Which is weird because they are totally man made. Banaderos is the first real beach side town on the north coast of…

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La Ruta de Volcanes

In the southern tip of the island of La Palma, the path of the volcanos was one of my favorite hikes. We wandered the edge of a volcano, walked down a challenging hiking trail through lava fields and cooled off at the beach. But we all had a blast on the trail. Afterwards we took a bus back up to where we parked our car. It is a great place for everyone to explore. 

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Playa de Amadores

Playa de Amadores is a beautiful white sand beach on the edge of steep cliffs. The south of the island is warm when everywhere else is cold. Amadores has a huge floating playground that kept up bouncing for hours. We had so much fun there.

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El Charco Azul

Vol.24 Quick Facts Fun meter: Really (really) GreatLocation: El Risco, Gran CanariaAdventure: HikeType: Barranco with Swimming HoleTime: 2+ hourLevel of difficulty: mediumGood for what ages: 4+Cost: Free. . Overview El Charco Azul is an easy hike with a stunning waterfall and swimming hole. The trail was steep at times, but nearly anyone can enjoy it.…

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Playa de Papagayo

Playa Papagayo is a famous cove with soft sand within the national park. It’s protected from the big wind and has amazing swimming. There are lots of tiny beaches within the park, so if this one is packed, just go to the next cove.

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