Sightseeing in La Palma - what to see. Complete travel guide
La Palma is a small island on north-west part of the Canary Islands archipelago. The total square of the island estimates 728 square kilometers. La Palma is an exceptionally beautiful island, which shape reminds of a pear. La Palma is the best choice for those people who like peaceful rest. The coastline of the island is mostly rocky, so the number of islands is not big, but the beaches are no less attractive than other beaches of the archipelago.
La Palma is considered one of the most colorful Canary Islands. Travelers are attracted here not only by wonderful beaches but also by its special authentic atmosphere. Despite the fact that … 
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If you want to explore the island, the best idea is to start with its capital, the small town of Santa Cruz. The most picturesque place in town is Dali Street where you can find the most … Open
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You can also visit International Astrophysical Observatory. Here is installed the largest telescope in whole Europe.
If rest is all you need, you may enjoy beaches with black sand, yacht club, and fishing club. On the island is the world-famous Los Tilos Biosphere Reserve, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Almost all the territory of this reserve is a forest. In the Tertiary period similar forests covered the entire territory of modern southern Europe. Now there are very few such forests on the planet. In the reserve you can see many rare plants, and even admire the wonderful birds and other inhabitants of these picturesque places.
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
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A trip to the reserve of La Tosca will become a real journey into the past. In this reserve, the most ancient plants were preserved. Here you can see the dragon tree, with which the locals connect many interesting legends. On the territory of this reserve, there are several interesting souvenir shops with crafts by local masters.
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
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You can get acquainted with interesting historical sights of the island in the Veliko district, which located in the vicinity of the capital. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snezhnaya, in which there is an ancient altar made of silver, as well as a statue of Madonna made of terracotta is also located here. This sanctuary was founded in the Middle Ages, and many elements of its decoration are made of silver. The church is quite large. It contains a rich collection of sculptures and paintings from the 16th to 17th centuries. By the level of its decoration, the ancient church is one of the most luxurious on the island and more like a rich museum. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in La Palma and surroundings
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around La Palma
♥ Castle 'Castle of los moros of Cartagena' Region of Murcia, 9.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of la Concepción of Cartagena' Region of Murcia, 9.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of la Atalaya' Region of Murcia, 10.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Galeras of Cartagena' Region of Murcia, 11.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of San Julián' Region of Murcia, 11.4 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around La Palma
♥ Regional Park 'Calblanque, Monte de las Cenizas y Peña del Águila' , 19.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Park 'Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar' , 23.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ A - Park 'Oregana creek park' , 25.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Park 'Carrascoy y el Valle' , 30.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Cueva del Perro' , 32.8 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around La Palma from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Palmeral of Elche
From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in Spain”
Check on the map: Distance from La Palma center - 68.5 km.
Fish and turtles live in local ponds. The palm forest is home to dozens of species of birds and rare insects. In total, there are about 11,000 date palms in the forest. The largest of them weighs about 10 tons. This palm tree is 165 years old. It has become a real local attraction. In addition to palm trees, many other ornamental plants and flowers are planted on the territory of the grove. You can even see rare cactus species here. …
Read further Distance from La Palma center - 68.5 km.
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