This Canary island is a quintessential example of nature’s beauty, and its unbridled fury.

This local emblem is the oldest and largest dragon tree in the Canary Islands.

According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.

A space-grade telescope mirror lies discarded in the shrubs.

A large collection of solar and night-time telescopes dot a small area on the Teide mountain range.

This unique rock formation is quite the local celebrity, although one day it may come crashing down.

An unexpected ghost village lurks on the southeast coast of Tenerife.

On La Gomera, "Silbadors" communicate in a 4,000-word language of whistles.

Lava stone structures possibly dating back to the 19th century may have been a stopping point for voyagers between ancient Egypt and the Mayan Civilization.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.