Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around La Palma Island
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of La Palma Island with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of La Palma Island area
This La Palma Island map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in La Palma Island and surroundings
Spain - moving around the country
Spain has a very long railway network measuring about 18 thousand kilometers. The main routes are laid through the capital, connecting it with the most remote parts of the country. Trains in Spain are divided into several types depending on the speed and level of comfort. Travelling in the old type budget trains is a lot cheaper but it does not offer much comfort. However, all the average trains are usually equipped with soft seats and air conditioning. There are luxury trains with first class wagons and fashionable restaurants inside. One of these is the “Andalus Express”. You can get a discount on a railway trip by purchasing in advance, return tickets. There is also, in Spain, a well-developed network of electric trains. This option is much more economical, compared to usual trains. In the cities, trains run every half hour.
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Nature and parks of Spain
The Canary Islands boast another national park, Garajonay. It preserves moist laurel forests, which covered the whole of Europe in ancient times. One of the best natural reserves is the National Park of the Cabrera Archipelago. More than 80% of its territory falls on the water surface. The archipelago is located away from the mainland. It's uninhabited, due to which its flora and fauna practically did not change. It's prohibited to sail there. Tourists are given a license to visit, which is active during 1 day only. Colonies of seagulls live in the archipelago; dolphins inhabit the water around isles. Tourists will also be able to visit the fortress built in the 14th century, a museum, and a souvenir shop. … Open
Photogallery of La Palma Island sights
Our guide to La Palma Island
Cultural excursion through La Palma Island - things to see
The fans of old buildings and beautiful views will definitely be glad to visit Fuencaliente town, near which there is an old 12-stories lighthouse, which was built in 1903 and fortified in the beginning of the 20th century after an earthquake. The building is open for tourists. Visit Fierro-Torres and Santa Cruz mansions, where a wine press, a well, and a couple of greenhouses have been preserved since the 18th … Open 
Top hotels with reviews
La Fuente hotel located in the very historical center of Santa Cruz de La Palma is an excellent place for fans of excursions. Hotel apartments are fully equipped and are good choice for long-term stay. Along with comfortable rooms, the hotel offers its guests beautiful panoramic terraces on the roof. Hotel furniture is wooden making vacation there even more comfortable and pleasant. There are not only historical, … Open
Attractions and active leisure
By the way, if you like the sea and you don’t want to dive with special equipment, you can go for a voyage on a speedboat or on a kayak, if you want it to be more extreme. If you want to feel yourself as a ship captain, can ride a boat, and the fishermen would definitely like to go fishing on the shore as well as on a boat. Due to the high transparency of water, you can also snorkel. A unique activity … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Barraquito is an original local drink. It is a type of coffee, served with liquor or brandy, slices of ginger, and milk foam. Freshes are also popular here. However, the choice of spirits is much more interesting. Marvelous wine, rum, liquor in large assortment will please any gourmet. Among original local desserts, you can try bananas with syrup from palm honey or jam from prickly pear cactus. You should … Open
Traditions and mentality of La Palma Island
In La Palma they celebrate Corpus Christi Day, and Candlemas, and all the settlements, even the small ones, have parades on the days of their patron Saints. Once every three years they celebrate The Pine of the Virgin feast, and once every five years – The Virgin of the Snow. During the latter one, all the participants put on evening gowns or traditional folk costumes and take part in a rich cultural program. … Open
Travel guide to La Palma Island
Tourists craving for more private and peaceful resorts will be genuinely pleased with the resort of Charco Verde that is located nearby. This resort also has a picturesque sandy beach that is quite flat and, therefore, the sand is always warm there. That is the reason why numerous travelers with small kids. Fans of quality tobacco will be also delighted with their visit to La Palma. There is an old tobacco factory … Open
