Tenerife transcends the image of a mere idyllic resort, revealing itself as a destination brimming with heritage, art, and culture. The island proudly showcases a wealth of historic areas, awarded for their architectural and cultural significance. Among these illustrious examples are La Laguna, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as Garachico and La Orotava, all standing as testaments to Tenerife's rich historical and cultural tapestry. The island's colonial-era architecture and charming plazas offer visitors a chance to delve into the island's historic riches and cultural uniqueness.

The Museum of Fine Arts in Montreal is praised by the overwhelming majority of its visitors, and for good reason: it has the largest collection of fine art in Canada, as well as a continuous rotation of exhibitions. Just like the city itself, the museum showcases two sides to art: historical and modern.

Once a prayer hall, the Ribat Museum showcases a varied collection of traditional fabrics and objects such as coins, jewellery and pottery that will transport visitors back to a time when Islamic art was highly coveted the world over. It also displays an astrolabe (a device which measures the distance between stars) dating all the way back to the year 927, right at the time when pivotal discoveries in astronomy and mathematics were taking place. The museum is accessible from the south wing of the Ribat.

Just off Tomb of the Kings Road in Pafos lies an extensive necropolis dating to 300 BC — the final resting place for Pafos’s elite. Officials and aristocrats were buried in rock-carved tombs alongside jewellery and personal artefacts, though most valuables had been looted centuries ago. What remains is a striking atmosphere of stillness and mystery. The site features 100 tombs hewn from solid rock, some with frescoed walls and towering Doric columns. For the best-preserved examples, head to the atrium area.