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Though the island offers blooming gardens, a thriving wine country and an array of historic architecture, Lanzarote will always be remembered for its awe-inspiring terrain. Years of volcanic eruption have created an almost lunar landscape on this sunny island, the easternmost in the Canary chain. Smooth lava fields, multicolored beaches -- white, black and fiery red -- and a series of underground tunnels bored by devastating eruptions in the 18th and 19th centuries lure travelers looking for a truly unique escape.

Spelunkers are drawn to spots like Jameos el Agua, a twisting cave complex overlooking a turquoise lagoon; wildlife lovers frequent this place, too, hoping to find the colony of white crabs found only on Lanzarote. Meanwhile, Timanfaya National Park – the best place to hike the island’s eerie lava fields – also offers wildlife watching. On the off chance that animals aren’t spotted in the wild, tourists also have a handful of aquariums, zoos and preserves at their disposal.

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