La Palma is the greenest of the Canary Islands. Thanks to the absence of mass tourism, it still retains its authentic face. Volcanoes, mountains, pine forests, laurel forests, romantic beaches, friendly people, great gastronomy and an ideal climate.
From north to south, it offers more than 1000 km of marked trails. During one week we will visit the most interesting places. La Palma will excite you so much that you will want to come back.
Arrival to La Palma airport. Pick up the reserved cars and transfer to Los Cancajos resort. Accommodation in a 3* hotel.
Stop at the visitor center dedicated to the eruption of the San Antonio volcano. In the visitor centre there is an interactive exhibition dedicated to volcanic activity not only on La Palma, but also on the whole of the Canary Islands. In several rooms, the exhibition offers a view of the islands' turbulent volcanic history, as well as the recent eruption of the Tajogaite volcano. An interesting feature is the earthquake simulator After a tour of the visitor centre, take a short walk along the crater rim of the San Antonio volcano with a beautiful view at the end. The viewpoint offers fantastic views of the southern tip of the island, Teneguia volcano and, with good visibility, the neighbouring islands of El Hierro and La Gomera.
The two lighthouses and salt fields of Salinas de Fuencaliente, set in the lunar landscape of the south of the island, offer a breathtaking spectacle. We will see the complete process of extracting salt in the traditional way. There are several natural beaches nearby and we will pass through the lava field after the 1971 eruption. There is a small shop with products from La Palma and, of course, salt from the local manufactory.
La Glorieta Square - this place was designed by La Palma-born artist Luis Morera. Mosaic decorated benches, fountains and a lava stone pergola.
The now iconic view of the Tajogaite volcano. During the eruption in 2021, more than a dozen TV crews were stationed here to watch the last volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands online. The viewpoint offers a beautiful view of the volcanic cone and lava fields. There is a wine museum in the neighbourhood.
The last stop of the day will be the Mirador del Llano de Jable lookout with a beautiful view of the Aridane Valley and part of the Caldera de Taburiente crater. The viewpoint is very close to the recent eruption and the amount of volcanic ash makes it look like a lunar landscape. Then return to the hotel in Los Cancajos.
Visit the capital city of Santa Cruz de La Palma. We will walk through the historic centre, visit the market and the maritime museum. The town centre offers countless cafes, restaurants and shopping opportunities. The rest of the day can be spent on the town beach, one of the 6 blue flag beaches on the island.
We will visit a family manufactory that has been producing cigars since the 1960s. We will see the whole process of tobacco processing to the production of the cigar itself. The company has won many awards including the title of Best Cigar Made in Europe.
This is a sight not to be missed when visiting La Palma. It offers a beautiful view of the capital city of Santa Cruz de La Palma and south towards the airport and the area of Brenas and Mazo. Interestingly, the viewpoint is located on the top of what was originally an underwater volcano that formed a crescent-shaped crater whose walls are up to 300 metres high.
Another viewpoint, this time on the western side of the island, offers a breathtaking view of the Aridane Valley. From this beautiful perspective, the entire area affected by the eruption the year before can be seen. There is a very popular café on the viewpoint and you can enjoy the view from the observation deck with coffee and cake.
Poris de Candelaria. A fishing village in a cave. A rocky path descends to the ocean surface and offers fascinating scenery. One of the top spots on the island. Little houses set into the rocks, narrow paths and the omnipresent ocean.
A visitor center dedicated to space exploration. From the many interactive panels we learn a lot of information about space exploration from the local observatory. Detailed descriptions of each telescope.
The highest point of the island at 2426 m above sea level offers a beautiful view of the Caldera de Taburiente crater, the southern part of the island with the Cumbre Vieja mountain range and the neighbouring islands of Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro. Thanks to the absolutely clean air and zero light smog, the summit is home to one of the most important astrophysical sites on the planet. Nearly twenty telescopes and other facilities, including the world's largest optical telescope. A short, easy trail leads to the summit.
Option to spend the whole day on the beach in Los Cancajos or take a short walk to the capital and spend the day on the town beach in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Los Cancajos offers many cafes and restaurants. In the evening, some venues offer live music. Individually, this day can be booked for night stargazing, a whale and dolphin watching cruise or a trek around the Tajogaite volcano.
We stop at a viewpoint above Nogales beach. The narrow and long beach below the cliff offers good conditions for surfers.
A view of the northwest coast of the island associated with legend. A typical view of the northeastern part of the island. The densely forested mountains are more reminiscent of South America.
Another natural top spot of the island. Waterfall in Los Tilos area. This area was the first site in the Canary Islands to be declared a biosphere reserve in 1983. A short walk along the water channel takes you to the bottom of this natural gem.
Natural pools Charco Azul. It offers a pleasant bathing experience, partially protected from the ocean waves.
Just a few dozen metres from the natural pools of Charco Azul is the Ron Aldea rum factory. We will go through the complete production of rum and in the company shop we can taste the products of this manufactory.
In this area there is a second possibility to take a dip in a natural pool. La Fajna in Barlovento.
La Palma is the greenest of the Canary Islands. Thanks to the absence of mass tourism, it still retains its authentic face. Volcanoes, mountains, pine forests, laurel forests, romantic beaches, friendly people, great gastronomy and an ideal climate.
From north to south, it offers more than 1000 km of marked trails. During one week we will visit the most interesting places. La Palma will excite you so much that you will want to come back.
Arrival to La Palma airport. Pick up the reserved cars and transfer to Los Cancajos resort. Accommodation in a 3* hotel.
Stop at the visitor center dedicated to the eruption of the San Antonio volcano. In the visitor centre there is an interactive exhibition dedicated to volcanic activity not only on La Palma, but also on the whole of the Canary Islands. In several rooms, the exhibition offers a view of the islands' turbulent volcanic history, as well as the recent eruption of the Tajogaite volcano. An interesting feature is the earthquake simulator After a tour of the visitor centre, take a short walk along the crater rim of the San Antonio volcano with a beautiful view at the end. The viewpoint offers fantastic views of the southern tip of the island, Teneguia volcano and, with good visibility, the neighbouring islands of El Hierro and La Gomera.
The two lighthouses and salt fields of Salinas de Fuencaliente, set in the lunar landscape of the south of the island, offer a breathtaking spectacle. We will see the complete process of extracting salt in the traditional way. There are several natural beaches nearby and we will pass through the lava field after the 1971 eruption. There is a small shop with products from La Palma and, of course, salt from the local manufactory.
La Glorieta Square - this place was designed by La Palma-born artist Luis Morera. Mosaic decorated benches, fountains and a lava stone pergola.
The now iconic view of the Tajogaite volcano. During the eruption in 2021, more than a dozen TV crews were stationed here to watch the last volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands online. The viewpoint offers a beautiful view of the volcanic cone and lava fields. There is a wine museum in the neighbourhood.
The last stop of the day will be the Mirador del Llano de Jable lookout with a beautiful view of the Aridane Valley and part of the Caldera de Taburiente crater. The viewpoint is very close to the recent eruption and the amount of volcanic ash makes it look like a lunar landscape. Then return to the hotel in Los Cancajos.
Visit the capital city of Santa Cruz de La Palma. We will walk through the historic centre, visit the market and the maritime museum. The town centre offers countless cafes, restaurants and shopping opportunities. The rest of the day can be spent on the town beach, one of the 6 blue flag beaches on the island.
We will visit a family manufactory that has been producing cigars since the 1960s. We will see the whole process of tobacco processing to the production of the cigar itself. The company has won many awards including the title of Best Cigar Made in Europe.
This is a sight not to be missed when visiting La Palma. It offers a beautiful view of the capital city of Santa Cruz de La Palma and south towards the airport and the area of Brenas and Mazo. Interestingly, the viewpoint is located on the top of what was originally an underwater volcano that formed a crescent-shaped crater whose walls are up to 300 metres high.
Another viewpoint, this time on the western side of the island, offers a breathtaking view of the Aridane Valley. From this beautiful perspective, the entire area affected by the eruption the year before can be seen. There is a very popular café on the viewpoint and you can enjoy the view from the observation deck with coffee and cake.
Poris de Candelaria. A fishing village in a cave. A rocky path descends to the ocean surface and offers fascinating scenery. One of the top spots on the island. Little houses set into the rocks, narrow paths and the omnipresent ocean.
A visitor center dedicated to space exploration. From the many interactive panels we learn a lot of information about space exploration from the local observatory. Detailed descriptions of each telescope.
The highest point of the island at 2426 m above sea level offers a beautiful view of the Caldera de Taburiente crater, the southern part of the island with the Cumbre Vieja mountain range and the neighbouring islands of Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro. Thanks to the absolutely clean air and zero light smog, the summit is home to one of the most important astrophysical sites on the planet. Nearly twenty telescopes and other facilities, including the world's largest optical telescope. A short, easy trail leads to the summit.
Option to spend the whole day on the beach in Los Cancajos or take a short walk to the capital and spend the day on the town beach in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Los Cancajos offers many cafes and restaurants. In the evening, some venues offer live music. Individually, this day can be booked for night stargazing, a whale and dolphin watching cruise or a trek around the Tajogaite volcano.
We stop at a viewpoint above Nogales beach. The narrow and long beach below the cliff offers good conditions for surfers.
A view of the northwest coast of the island associated with legend. A typical view of the northeastern part of the island. The densely forested mountains are more reminiscent of South America.
Another natural top spot of the island. Waterfall in Los Tilos area. This area was the first site in the Canary Islands to be declared a biosphere reserve in 1983. A short walk along the water channel takes you to the bottom of this natural gem.
Natural pools Charco Azul. It offers a pleasant bathing experience, partially protected from the ocean waves.
Just a few dozen metres from the natural pools of Charco Azul is the Ron Aldea rum factory. We will go through the complete production of rum and in the company shop we can taste the products of this manufactory.
In this area there is a second possibility to take a dip in a natural pool. La Fajna in Barlovento.
itinerary by Libor Tomek
La Palma is the greenest of the Canary Islands. Thanks to the absence of mass tourism, it still retains its authentic face. Volcanoes, mountains, pine forests, laurel forests, romantic beaches, friendly people, great gastronomy and an ideal climate.
From north to south, it offers more than 1000 km of marked trails. During one week we will visit the most interesting places. La Palma will excite you so much that you will want to come back.
Arrival to La Palma airport. Pick up the reserved cars and transfer to Los Cancajos resort. Accommodation in a 3* hotel.
Stop at the visitor center dedicated to the eruption of the San Antonio volcano. In the visitor centre there is an interactive exhibition dedicated to volcanic activity not only on La Palma, but also on the whole of the Canary Islands. In several rooms, the exhibition offers a view of the islands' turbulent volcanic history, as well as the recent eruption of the Tajogaite volcano. An interesting feature is the earthquake simulator After a tour of the visitor centre, take a short walk along the crater rim of the San Antonio volcano with a beautiful view at the end. The viewpoint offers fantastic views of the southern tip of the island, Teneguia volcano and, with good visibility, the neighbouring islands of El Hierro and La Gomera.
The two lighthouses and salt fields of Salinas de Fuencaliente, set in the lunar landscape of the south of the island, offer a breathtaking spectacle. We will see the complete process of extracting salt in the traditional way. There are several natural beaches nearby and we will pass through the lava field after the 1971 eruption. There is a small shop with products from La Palma and, of course, salt from the local manufactory.
La Glorieta Square - this place was designed by La Palma-born artist Luis Morera. Mosaic decorated benches, fountains and a lava stone pergola.
The now iconic view of the Tajogaite volcano. During the eruption in 2021, more than a dozen TV crews were stationed here to watch the last volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands online. The viewpoint offers a beautiful view of the volcanic cone and lava fields. There is a wine museum in the neighbourhood.
The last stop of the day will be the Mirador del Llano de Jable lookout with a beautiful view of the Aridane Valley and part of the Caldera de Taburiente crater. The viewpoint is very close to the recent eruption and the amount of volcanic ash makes it look like a lunar landscape. Then return to the hotel in Los Cancajos.
Visit the capital city of Santa Cruz de La Palma. We will walk through the historic centre, visit the market and the maritime museum. The town centre offers countless cafes, restaurants and shopping opportunities. The rest of the day can be spent on the town beach, one of the 6 blue flag beaches on the island.
We will visit a family manufactory that has been producing cigars since the 1960s. We will see the whole process of tobacco processing to the production of the cigar itself. The company has won many awards including the title of Best Cigar Made in Europe.
This is a sight not to be missed when visiting La Palma. It offers a beautiful view of the capital city of Santa Cruz de La Palma and south towards the airport and the area of Brenas and Mazo. Interestingly, the viewpoint is located on the top of what was originally an underwater volcano that formed a crescent-shaped crater whose walls are up to 300 metres high.
Another viewpoint, this time on the western side of the island, offers a breathtaking view of the Aridane Valley. From this beautiful perspective, the entire area affected by the eruption the year before can be seen. There is a very popular café on the viewpoint and you can enjoy the view from the observation deck with coffee and cake.
Poris de Candelaria. A fishing village in a cave. A rocky path descends to the ocean surface and offers fascinating scenery. One of the top spots on the island. Little houses set into the rocks, narrow paths and the omnipresent ocean.
A visitor center dedicated to space exploration. From the many interactive panels we learn a lot of information about space exploration from the local observatory. Detailed descriptions of each telescope.
The highest point of the island at 2426 m above sea level offers a beautiful view of the Caldera de Taburiente crater, the southern part of the island with the Cumbre Vieja mountain range and the neighbouring islands of Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro. Thanks to the absolutely clean air and zero light smog, the summit is home to one of the most important astrophysical sites on the planet. Nearly twenty telescopes and other facilities, including the world's largest optical telescope. A short, easy trail leads to the summit.
Option to spend the whole day on the beach in Los Cancajos or take a short walk to the capital and spend the day on the town beach in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Los Cancajos offers many cafes and restaurants. In the evening, some venues offer live music. Individually, this day can be booked for night stargazing, a whale and dolphin watching cruise or a trek around the Tajogaite volcano.
We stop at a viewpoint above Nogales beach. The narrow and long beach below the cliff offers good conditions for surfers.
A view of the northwest coast of the island associated with legend. A typical view of the northeastern part of the island. The densely forested mountains are more reminiscent of South America.
Another natural top spot of the island. Waterfall in Los Tilos area. This area was the first site in the Canary Islands to be declared a biosphere reserve in 1983. A short walk along the water channel takes you to the bottom of this natural gem.
Natural pools Charco Azul. It offers a pleasant bathing experience, partially protected from the ocean waves.
Just a few dozen metres from the natural pools of Charco Azul is the Ron Aldea rum factory. We will go through the complete production of rum and in the company shop we can taste the products of this manufactory.
In this area there is a second possibility to take a dip in a natural pool. La Fajna in Barlovento.
La Palma is the greenest of the Canary Islands. Thanks to the absence of mass tourism, it still retains its authentic face. Volcanoes, mountains, pine forests, laurel forests, romantic beaches, friendly people, great gastronomy and an ideal climate.
From north to south, it offers more than 1000 km of marked trails. During one week we will visit the most interesting places. La Palma will excite you so much that you will want to come back.
Arrival to La Palma airport. Pick up the reserved cars and transfer to Los Cancajos resort. Accommodation in a 3* hotel.
Stop at the visitor center dedicated to the eruption of the San Antonio volcano. In the visitor centre there is an interactive exhibition dedicated to volcanic activity not only on La Palma, but also on the whole of the Canary Islands. In several rooms, the exhibition offers a view of the islands' turbulent volcanic history, as well as the recent eruption of the Tajogaite volcano. An interesting feature is the earthquake simulator After a tour of the visitor centre, take a short walk along the crater rim of the San Antonio volcano with a beautiful view at the end. The viewpoint offers fantastic views of the southern tip of the island, Teneguia volcano and, with good visibility, the neighbouring islands of El Hierro and La Gomera.
The two lighthouses and salt fields of Salinas de Fuencaliente, set in the lunar landscape of the south of the island, offer a breathtaking spectacle. We will see the complete process of extracting salt in the traditional way. There are several natural beaches nearby and we will pass through the lava field after the 1971 eruption. There is a small shop with products from La Palma and, of course, salt from the local manufactory.
La Glorieta Square - this place was designed by La Palma-born artist Luis Morera. Mosaic decorated benches, fountains and a lava stone pergola.
The now iconic view of the Tajogaite volcano. During the eruption in 2021, more than a dozen TV crews were stationed here to watch the last volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands online. The viewpoint offers a beautiful view of the volcanic cone and lava fields. There is a wine museum in the neighbourhood.
The last stop of the day will be the Mirador del Llano de Jable lookout with a beautiful view of the Aridane Valley and part of the Caldera de Taburiente crater. The viewpoint is very close to the recent eruption and the amount of volcanic ash makes it look like a lunar landscape. Then return to the hotel in Los Cancajos.
Visit the capital city of Santa Cruz de La Palma. We will walk through the historic centre, visit the market and the maritime museum. The town centre offers countless cafes, restaurants and shopping opportunities. The rest of the day can be spent on the town beach, one of the 6 blue flag beaches on the island.
We will visit a family manufactory that has been producing cigars since the 1960s. We will see the whole process of tobacco processing to the production of the cigar itself. The company has won many awards including the title of Best Cigar Made in Europe.
This is a sight not to be missed when visiting La Palma. It offers a beautiful view of the capital city of Santa Cruz de La Palma and south towards the airport and the area of Brenas and Mazo. Interestingly, the viewpoint is located on the top of what was originally an underwater volcano that formed a crescent-shaped crater whose walls are up to 300 metres high.
Another viewpoint, this time on the western side of the island, offers a breathtaking view of the Aridane Valley. From this beautiful perspective, the entire area affected by the eruption the year before can be seen. There is a very popular café on the viewpoint and you can enjoy the view from the observation deck with coffee and cake.
Poris de Candelaria. A fishing village in a cave. A rocky path descends to the ocean surface and offers fascinating scenery. One of the top spots on the island. Little houses set into the rocks, narrow paths and the omnipresent ocean.
A visitor center dedicated to space exploration. From the many interactive panels we learn a lot of information about space exploration from the local observatory. Detailed descriptions of each telescope.
The highest point of the island at 2426 m above sea level offers a beautiful view of the Caldera de Taburiente crater, the southern part of the island with the Cumbre Vieja mountain range and the neighbouring islands of Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro. Thanks to the absolutely clean air and zero light smog, the summit is home to one of the most important astrophysical sites on the planet. Nearly twenty telescopes and other facilities, including the world's largest optical telescope. A short, easy trail leads to the summit.
Option to spend the whole day on the beach in Los Cancajos or take a short walk to the capital and spend the day on the town beach in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Los Cancajos offers many cafes and restaurants. In the evening, some venues offer live music. Individually, this day can be booked for night stargazing, a whale and dolphin watching cruise or a trek around the Tajogaite volcano.
We stop at a viewpoint above Nogales beach. The narrow and long beach below the cliff offers good conditions for surfers.
A view of the northwest coast of the island associated with legend. A typical view of the northeastern part of the island. The densely forested mountains are more reminiscent of South America.
Another natural top spot of the island. Waterfall in Los Tilos area. This area was the first site in the Canary Islands to be declared a biosphere reserve in 1983. A short walk along the water channel takes you to the bottom of this natural gem.
Natural pools Charco Azul. It offers a pleasant bathing experience, partially protected from the ocean waves.
Just a few dozen metres from the natural pools of Charco Azul is the Ron Aldea rum factory. We will go through the complete production of rum and in the company shop we can taste the products of this manufactory.
In this area there is a second possibility to take a dip in a natural pool. La Fajna in Barlovento.
