10 Places Most People Never See in the Canary Islands

This is the untouched side of the Canary Islands that 99% of tourists completely miss. If you are tired of overcrowded, manicured holiday resorts, this is your ultimate independent blueprint to escape the nonsense. We are diving deep into the most pristine, authentic locations across El Hierro and La Gomera—covering the best hiking trails, hidden swimming spots, remote road trips, and the reality of navigating logistics like rental cars, flights, and ferries. These two islands are the perfect place to visit if you want the absolute most scenic locations for photography, love raw nature, and couldn't care less for the mass-tourism problems found in the busy areas of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote. Whether it’s your first trip to the Canary Islands or you’ve been coming here for years, most people barely even know La Gomera and El Hierro exist, let alone what there is to do on them. So sit back, relax, and enjoy these ten places that will 100% convince you to book your next remote getaway! 🗺️ EXPEDITION CHAPTERS 0:00 - Escape the Nonsense 🧭 0:31 - Pristine Volcanic Swimming: The Hidden Rock Pools | El Hierro 🏊‍♂️ 1:27 - Agulo: The Historic Cliffside Getaway | La Gomera 🏘️ 2:41 - Garajonay National Park: Hiking the Ancient Rainforest Trails | La Gomera 🥾 3:56 - El Golfo Pineapple Valley: Volcanic Farming Grid | El Hierro 🍍 4:47 - Valle Gran Rey: The Ultimate Remote Sunset Escape | La Gomera 🌅 6:09 - Mar de Las Calmas: Pristine Marine Sanctuary Getaway | El Hierro 🌊 7:38 - El Sabinar: The Wind-Sculpted Ancient Wilderness Trail | El Hierro 🌳 8:17 - San Sebastián: Historic Port Town & Ferry Logistics | La Gomera 🚢 9:24 - Montaña Del Cepo: Red Martian Landscape Hiking | La Gomera 🌋 10:24 - The Isolated Highlands: Epic Mountain Road Trip | El Hierro 🚗 --- If you enjoyed this independent travel documentary, please remember to subscribe to PLANETLENZ and hit that 👍 to help our channel continue to grow. #CanaryIslands #ElHierro #LaGomera #TravelDocumentary #HiddenGems #VanLifeSpain #CinematicTravel