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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Aine Fox

DARK SECRETS: Your next holiday island that s more than just winter sun and stunning views | Vintage Vibes

Panoramic view of unique Roque Cinchado unique rock formation with famous Pico del Teide mountain volcano summit in the background. - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

I wasn’t expecting to be in a landscape so otherworldly, that I felt like I was walking on the moon.

The giant, sandstone-coloured volcanic rock formations that arose before me evoked scenes from Star Wars or Planet Of The Apes, making a striking departure from my usual expectations of a weekend getaway.

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