Black sand covers the handful of beaches on La Palma, 50 miles northwest of Tenerife. The beaches, including Cancajos, above, are considered some of the cleanest in Europe. (Susan Spano / LAT)
The Auditorio de Tenerife, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, was opened in 2004. (Susan Spano / LAT)
Rooms in West Hollywood’s Sunset Tower Hotel have great views, but the décor is a bit too restrained. (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)
