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Take a Trip to the Island of La Palma

You can go hiking one of the many trails with different levels of difficulty to explore the beautiful nature of La Palma. If you are already an experienced tourist you can create route your own. If you are a beginner you will become a member of a group tour. For example, if you arrive at the Guelguén Nature Reserve you will pass a difficult 29-kilometer route from Barlovento to Garafía.
The island of La Palma is a well-recognized beach holiday destination. Its picturesque coastline with black volcanic sand looks simply fascinating. Comfortably equipped beach areas will … Open
The height difference is 2 thousand meters here. The trip will take 9 hours. However, if you are a novice traveler you can split the trip for 2 days. But easier routes are also waiting for you. For example, this is Santa Cruz de La Palma – Puntallana, passing through the Barranco del Agua gorge. Its length is 11 kilometers. The duration of the hike is 4 hours.
You can also enjoy the island's volcanic landscape by going for a ride on a camel or horse. You can choose the duration and complexity of the voyage yourself. For example, your trip will start in Fuencaliente. It will end in the central part of La Palma. You will also have the opportunity to rent a bike and equipment at one of the rental centers to use the bike to get to the beautiful places of the island. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
1. The island does not have its own international airport, only a small one, which receives flights from nearby islands. The easiest way to get here is through the island of Tenerife where … Open

Exploring Caves of Volcanic Origin

If you want to feel like a real caver you can make your wish come true during your vacation on La Palma. For example, you can take a trip through the long cave of El Salto De Tigalate, which consists of 2 pipes. You will pass through several underground halls. You with a guide should explore the natural attractions of Cueva De Totoka, with walls to which the lichen is growing. You will admire the stalactites, stalagmites, and frozen lava here.
Faro de Fuencaliente / Fuencaliente lighthouse You should also visit the caves of Cueva De Benishahare and Cueva Del Perdido with a guide. They are complicated mazes. You will take special equipment with you. You can go on a tour of Cuevas De Candelaria only by boat. If you come here in the evening you will enjoy the amazing view of the walls and the glare of the water, in which exotic fish swim.
The charming island will please travelers with a variety of original shops and markets. Thus, Mercadillo del Agricultor de Puntagorda has always been one of the most popular markets among … Open

Enjoy the Beauty of the Atlantic

You can go diving on the coast of La Palma at any time of the year, regardless of your level of training. The water is clear here. Its temperature is almost always equal to 22°C. The landscape that awaits you in the depths of the Atlantic will surprise you with its beauty. If you go scuba diving you will see underwater caves, canyons, and tunnels of volcanic origin.
You will also see the numerous inhabitants of the Atlantic Ocean. For example, this is flounder, barracuda, turtles, stingrays, octopuses, and even dolphins. Night diving is especially interesting. You can also enjoy the water element by taking a sailboat ride, kayaking through the waves, fishing, being on board a boat or on the shore.
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Take Up Paragliding

The climate and terrain of La Palma allow you to engage in paragliding sports almost any day of the year. There are many clubs where you will be trained in paragliding. You will be able to start from numerous sites located in different parts of the island. For example, this is El Time, Puerto Naos, and Las Indias. They are located not very far from each other. So if you want to, you can try each of them. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery during the flight: craters of volcanoes, pine trees growing in the mountains, gorges, valleys, and the Atlantic coast.
El megacrucero " Celebrity Eclipse", en el Puerto de la Luz y de Las Palmas

Visit the Caldera de Taburiente National Park

You should appreciate the beauty of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. It is located in the central part of La Palma. It is located in a huge crater 2 meters deep. The park is overgrown with dense forest. You will see waterfalls that reach a height of 100 meters, visit free observation platforms, and admire the amazing view of the picturesque Dos Aguas gorge.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in La Palma and surroundings

Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in La Palma
♥   Restaurant 'Juan Mari' San Pedro del Pinatar. Type - Traditional cuisine. 21.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Tana' Cabo de Palos. Type - Traditional cuisine. 22.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Cabaña Buenavista' El Palmar. Type - Creative. 32.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Pequeña Taberna' Murcia. Type - Regional cuisine. 36.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around La Palma
♥   Castle 'Castle of la Concepción of Cartagena' Region of Murcia, 9.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of la Atalaya' Region of Murcia, 10.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Galeras of Cartagena' Region of Murcia, 11.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of San Julián' Region of Murcia, 11.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Tower of Santa Elena' Region of Murcia, 24.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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