Situated near La Gomera, this volcanic island is ... Formentera, the smallest of the Balearic Islands in Spain, is renowned for its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.
El Hierro, a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, is Europe's latest frontline in the struggle to cut irregular migration.
In lieu of castles in La Mancha or the weaving streets of Andalusia, I preferred to spend every free moment on the Canary Islands, a volcanic archipelago that's often considered to be Spain's Hawaii.