Category: Canary Islands
La Gomera – Roque de Agando
Roque de Agando Roque de Agando (commonly called Roque Agando) is a prominent rock formation on the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands. It is one of La Gomera’s most striking features and is frequently used as a symbol for the island. Roque Agando is the most prominent of a group of volcanic plugs called simply Los Roques, near the centre of
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La Isla Bonita La Palma (Canary Islands), island of starry skies, ancient forests, beaches and volcanic pools, also known as La Isla Bonita. Its leisurely pace of life and climate, sun-blessed 365 days a year, guarantees the disconnection of every visitor. More Photographs of the New Series Las Fachadas de La Palma you will check out here (Internal Link). New Publication by Photo Art
Petroglyphs of La Palma
Rock engravings on the Island of La Palma Cave engravings, sites, museums, the legacy of the so-called Benahoaritas, the first inhabitants of La Palma, is still present on this Island, the last to be conquered by the Crown of Castile in 1492. Although La Palma was one of the first Canary Islands in the attempt at conquest, its orography and the bravery of its
La Gomera – Canary Islands
La Gomera, known as the “Isla Colombina”, is a volcanic island in the Canary Islands, famous for its lush, green landscapes, dramatic cliffs, and unique cultural traditions like the Silbo Gomero whistling language. Visitors can enjoy hiking through Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, exploring black sand beaches, and taking boat trips for whale and dolphin watching. The island also offers opportunities to learn about local crafts like
Excursus: Weekend Walk – La Gomera
Also check out the Series: Magical Forest (internal Link). La Gomera – Magical Forest Green and lush, Garajonay National Park (La Gomera) is home to one of the richest and most important samples of laurisilva in the world, a forest formation comprising different plant species that died out in most places on the planet millions of years ago. We enter a forest that is
Gran Canaria
With a total area of 1.560 km², Gran Canaria is the third-largest island of the Canarian archipelago and lies approximately 210 km west of south Marocco’s Atlantic coast. This nearly round island boasts 236 km of coastline, 60 km of which are golden-yellow sand beaches. Gran Canaria island was born of volcanic activity; its highest point is located in the heart of the island,
The Beauty
Las Águilas-Jungle Park is a zoological and botanical park located near the Los Cristianos beach on the Canary Island of Tenerife. Consisting of 7.5 hectares (19 acres) of jungle with over 500 animals, the park contains a number of walking paths with tunnels, suspension bridges, waterfalls, lagoons, and caves. The park also boasts daily flight shows featuring exotic birds and birds of prey. (Source: Wikipedia).
Oliver Weber
Oliver (born September 7, 1970 in Munich, Germany) is a German Photographer, Physician and Professor of Visual Arts. Currently he lives and works on the Canary Island of La Gomera. His specialty areas are Reportage, Portrait and what has come to be recognized as Street – Photography.