This is the perfect place to have a long walk or a relaxing cycle route along a canal, featuring different sections such as the industrial or the countryside ones. There are also cafes and pubs along the way, so enjoy the stroll and some sweet delights or a cold beer.

Heading to a local food market in a country where you don't speak the language, don't know the prices and don't know the haggling etiquette — can be quite stressful. Get a little help from a friendly local and visit a vibrant market, followed by an immersive private dining experience later in the day. There's nothing like exploring Italy's culinary heritage through a 4-course meal cooked and served by a local in their own home. Beats any restaurant. Plus, you support small businesses and connect with the locals.

The famous dunes have been a nature reserve since 1897, although scientists theorise they only date back to 1755 when a Lisbon-born tsunami hit Gran Cannaria. The Faro de Maspalomas, an active 19th century lighthouse, is a 68-metre tall man-made landmark. It stands proudly at the end of the spectacular 2,710-metre-long beach.