25 Places. 7 Worlds. The Canary Islands Ranked.

Over the past few years, we visited every single Canary Island in Spain to put together the ultimate guide to help you: 👉 Decide which is the best Canary Island to visit for you 👉 Discover the absolute best places to visit in the Canary Islands 👉 Find out which Canary Island has the best nature & landscapes 👉 See which hiking trails are the best in the Canary Islands 👉 Decide between Lanzarote vs Fuerteventura — which desert island is for you? 👉 Decide between the heavyweights: Tenerife vs Gran Canaria 👉 Choose which of the quieter Canary Islands (La Palma, El Hierro, or La Gomera) suits you best Plus, much, much more. 🇪🇸 Because somehow, despite Spain being the second most visited country on Earth, most people don't even know the Canary Islands exist. Hopefully this video becomes an entry point for people around the world to discover just how underrated these islands really are—and what the Canary Islands are actually like. 🌋 The World's Best-Kept Secret We've done our best to capture the unbelievable variety found across this archipelago, because that contrast is exactly what makes these islands so special. World records, unique ecosystems, dramatic volcanic landscapes, prehistoric forests, Sahara-style deserts, world-class hiking, and some of Europe's most spectacular coastlines—you'll find all of it here. 🎥 How We Built This List (No Shortcuts) We traveled by van throughout every single island, hiked major summits, explored the top tourist destinations, visited all five of Spain's officially designated "Most Beautiful Villages" in the region, and experienced many of the islands' biggest local celebrations. This countdown was not put together lightly. 🏆 Why Number 1 Is a Total Narrative Pivot Number one on this list isn't a mountain, a beach, or a viewpoint. It's the incredible artisan cheese culture of the Canary Islands. Most travelers completely overlook it, which is exactly why it earned the top spot. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for the tenth, exploring local Canarian cheeses is one of the most rewarding experiences in the archipelago—and it's something you can do on every single island. Look at this 29-minute film as an unfiltered guide to the Canary Islands—and a way to finally decide which island deserves your attention first. 🧭🥾 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Best Destination in Europe 0:19 - #25 - Parque Rural de Anaga / Punta del Hidalgo (Tenerife) 1:32 - #24 - Parque Natural de Corralejo / Playa del Bajo Negro (Fuerteventura) 2:43 - #23 - Santa Cruz de La Palma (La Palma) 3:34 - #22 - Valle de El Golfo Pineapple Plantations (El Hierro) 4:38 - #21 - Fuente de Los Azulejos (Gran Canaria) 5:41 - #10 - La Geria Lava Vineyards (Lanzarote) 6:43 - #19 - Bosque de El Cedro (La Gomera) 8:00 - #18 - Piscinas Naturales de La Maceta / Charco Azul (El Hierro) 9:11 - #17 - Puerto de Mogán (Gran Canaria) 10:32 - #16 - Ruta de los Volcanes (La Palma) 11:31 - #15 - Jameos del Agua (Lanzarote) 13:04 - #14 - Mar de las Calmas (El Hierro) 14:25 - #13 - Dunas de Maspalomas (Gran Canaria) 15:11 - #12 - Agulo (La Gomera) 16:30 - #11 - Piscinas Naturales de La Fajana (La Palma) 17:58 - #10 - Valle Gran Rey (La Gomera) 19:15 - #9 - Playa de Sotavento (Fuerteventura) 20:15 - #8 - Malpaís de Corona (Lanzarote) 21:24 - #7 - Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Tenerife) 22:30 - #6 - Pico de la Zarza / Playa de Cofete (Fuerteventura) 23:37 - #5 - Acantilados de Los Gigantes (Tenerife) 24:45 - #4 - Roque Nublo (Gran Canaria) 25:52 - #3 - Caldera de Taburiente (La Palma) 27:05 - #2 - Pico del Teide (Tenerife) 28:47 - #1 - DON'T SKIP AHEAD - WATCH THE VIDEO! And At Number One, Is 100% The Canary Island Cheeses 🧀 Taking the absolute top spot on our list isn't a viewpoint or a beach—it’s the most underrated culinary experience in the archipelago. From local grocery store aisles to traditional artisan cheese farms, Canarian cheese represents one of the last truly overlooked travel experiences in Europe. Because this incredible food culture can be experienced on every single island, it remains one of the most authentic and rewarding experiences the Canary Islands have to offer. #canaryislands #tenerife #grancanaria #lanzarote #fuerteventura #lagomera #lapalma #elhierro