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pinnacles, deep drop offs, caves and tunnels. Hidden in the many crevices are lobsters, shrimps, anemones eels, rays and a wide variety of fish!
Land lovers will also delight in El Hierro’s fertile valleys, dramatic cliffs, dense forests, ancient trees and reptiles seen nowhere else.
vivA LA cArNivAL!
After getting to know the archipelago, it’s time to mingle with local residents through carnivals. Each island has its own traditions and festivities, but one thing’s for sure: these events are colourful and a whole lot of fun, at par with those of Rio de Janeiro.
Don’t miss La Palma’s 'Fiesta de los Indianos’, held every February in honour
of immigrants who returned to the islands after making their fortune in the New World. Participants wear traditional white costumes and are covered with talcum powder as they move to electrifying island rhythms.
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BLeNDiNg The oLD AND
The NeW
Just as vibrant as the carnivals of the Canary Islands is Málaga, located along the coast of southern Andalucia and set against the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Its quaint streets, tree-lined promenades, monuments and calm shores are both historic and cosmopolitan.
The birthplace of artist Pablo Picasso, Málaga is known for its numerous art museums, which have infused new life into the city. Explore at your own pace and be rewarded with interesting finds.
cueva De Los verdes, created around 3,000 years ago by lava flows from monte corona
A cactus garden in guatiza, Lanzarote
carnivals at The canaries will keep you smiling
Be iN The mooD For ArT
Pay homage and be inspired by Málaga’s pride: Pablo Picasso. The Museo picasso Málaga has 204 Picasso paintings, sketches engravings and sculptures, which cover almost every phase and influence of the artist’s colourful career. The museum also hosts exhibitions featuring Málaga’s contemporary artists such as Gomez Enrique Jose, Isaac Martin Roldan, Pedro Iglesias Asuar, Mayte Martinez, Carmen Offermann and Carmen Soto.
Museo Casa natal de picasso, Picasso’s birthplace, mixes compelling personal
málaga’s marinas come alive at night
el hierro’s waters are frequented by avid scuba divers
carnivals at The canary islands rival those of rio de Janeiro
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memorabilia with modern art shows. Centro de arte Contemporáneo and
Museo Carmen thyssen both have excellent collections of 19th and 20th Century Spanish paintings.
Controversial and intriguing, know more about Spain’s bull fighting history at the plaza del toros Museum, the busiest bullring in the region.
Get a glimpse of everyday Málaga life and Málaga folklore at the Museo de artes y Costumbres.
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