Canary Isles, also known as the Canary Island, is composed of seven beautiful islands. These islands are a paradise which is very popular to many tourists. You can visit the major islands which are Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and El Hierro. With the natural turquoise beaches and the warm, deserted sand, you and your family can have a great time pampering yourself. Reading the information below will entice you more to visit the islands.

1. Casa Museo de Colon, La Gomera
This place, which features two Balcones patio, commemorates the “visit to the islands” of the great explorer Christopher Columbus when he was on his voyage to discover the Americas. With palm trees, parrots and fountains, you will be fascinated to take pictures in front of the building. There is more you can do in the inside of the museum whereas exhibits of shipboard cabin of the navigator, pre-Columbian ceramics and other artifacts used by Columbus himself are provided.

2. Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos, Tenerife
Located in the metropolitan area of Tenerife, this museum is an entertainment center the whole family must visit. You can enjoy visiting the planetarium with your children. This is a great opportunity for your children to see stars and the different planet up-close. Aside from these, you will also love looking at the various creative art works displayed here.

3. Museo Chillida Leku, Tenerife
This open-air museum showcases the works of the famous sculptor Eduardo Chillida. You will see creative art works made from iron and granite.

4. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria
Las Palmas is a long beach which is one of the most attractive beaches in Spain. It is considered as a blessed granted by the Canarian people. If you like warm water, you will have a very relaxing time walking on the golden sand, discovering beautiful reefs and sun bathing.

5. Ceramica el Molino, La Palma
This restored mill highlights two things, a ceramics museum and pottery workshop. It is here where you can see beautiful and elegant ceramics. It is also where you can learn how to make Benahoare potteries. This place is the ideal shop to buy souvenirs you can take home.

6. Casa Museo de Unamuno, Fuerteventura
This museum commemorates the famous poet and greatest thinker in Spain named Miguel de Unamuno. It is his official residence where you can explore the four rooms and see a study room with original desk and bedroom.

7. Municipal Museum, Gran Canaria
Situated across the hall town is the Municipal Museum that displays the charm of gardens, French styled fountains, sculptures and pavilions.

8. Museo de Artesania Iberoamericana, Tenerife
You will witness here the rich cultural relationship between the Americans and the Canarian people. It is a museum that displays ceramics, musical instruments and other types of artifacts that represent the unity of the two nationalities.

9. Museo Artesania, Fuerteventura
Discover the real cultures of the Canarian people through its weavers, local cheese, antique appliances and agricultural items. Enjoy watching the film that narrates the culture of the place. You can also take some goodies at the shop.

10. Pueblo Canario, Gran Canaria
A small villa type of place where you can relax, have a good time tasting local foods while your kids play on the playground is this Pueblo Canario. It was designed by Nestor Fernandez de la Torre and his brother Miguel built it.

If you are going to spend your vacation in Canary Islands don’t forget to treat yourself with these discoveries as you enjoy moments hanging out with your family.