Holidays To La Palma, 'The Pretty Isle'

For unspoilt nature and pretty traditional towns and villages, look no further than La Palma. Known locally as ‘La Isla Bonita’ or ‘The Pretty Isle,’ it is the 5th largest Canarian island, measuring just 60 miles x 20 miles.

• Stunning scenery
• Traditional towns & villages
• Volcanic sand beaches
• Stargazing

An all year round destination, and extremely popular with hikers, this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve will delight all with its outstanding natural beauty and tranquillity.

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WHY VISIT LA PALMA?

1. Unspoilt nature & a hiker’s paradise

The greenest Canary Island with Laurisilva (laurel forests), pine forests and banana plantations and a host of endemic plants. You will hike through tropical forests and pine forest trails at the national park La Caldera de Taburiente, with the largest extinct crater in the world.

With more than 1000 km of trails, you will see abundant flora, waterfalls and gullies. Or take the famous volcano route ‘Ruta de los Volcanes’ from the peaks to the coast, admiring the beautiful scenery.

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2. Stargazing

One of the best places in the northern Hemisphere for star gazing, be sure to visit the
observatories at Muchachos which perch on the edge of Caldera de Taburiente. At 2,200m above sea level, twice the height of Ben Nevis, it is home to about 20 telescopes, 5 of which are operated by the U.K., and includes the robotic Liverpool telescope. The drive up has many hair pin bends but the views are sensational.

3. Beaches & natural pools

The black sand beach Tazacorte is surrounded by cliffs and has a promenade and
shops/eateries. The biggest beach is at Puerto Naos where the water is generally calm. Los
Cancajos has a small volcanic beach and promenade, or check out the natural ponds and pools at La Fajana.

4. Picturesque traditional towns & villages

The capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, dates to the 16th century and has beautiful balconied
mansions and houses. Los Llanos, the biggest town on the island, is also a historical traditional town. Why not sample some of the islands famous dessert: Principe Albertos?

The fascinating small village of Poris de Canelaria, with its secret white houses hidden amongst of the rocks of a cave must be on your itinerary.

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