Photogallery of La Palma, Spain
Fotos del crucero Oriana en el muelle de Santa Catalina de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by Azuraje @flickr
Top sigths of Spain
Casa Mila, La Pedrera, which is located in Barcelona, might be the most famous architectural place of interest in the country. The name of the building can be literally translated as "the stone cave". The building was constructed according to the project of Gaudi and was controlled by the famous architect. It's worth mentioning that all works of Gaudi are distinguished by original and unusual design. According to initial project, Casa Mila La Pedrera was intended to be made solely from curvilinear elements and slanting partitions, but later the architect changed his original thoughts and built a unique house that has absolutely no load-bearing walls. This is the only building in the country, where even balconies have an important construction rather than decorative role. … OpenChapters of the guide to La Palma
Shopping, streets and outlets
Those who wish to bring new stylish clothes from the trip should go to the city of Santa Cruz and stroll through its lively main streets. Here you can find stores of many popular European brands such as Different, Momu or Zara. In this city, you will find shops of a variety of specializations, ranging from sports to elite fashion boutiques. The most popular among travelers is "99" store located near the Maritime … Open
Advices for travellers
13. There are quite a few large hotels on the island, apartments for rent are more common outside the capital. They are very comfortable, many apartment complexes offer their guests an "all inclusive" service. 14. Almost all hotel rooms have kitchens. Such rooms will appeal to independent tourists, as well as those who go on a trip with small children. 15. Wealthy tourists should pay attention to private … Open
Active recreation
Like any other island of the Canary archipelago, La Palma is volcanic in origin. This is the reason the island is considered one of the best for hiking. It should be borne in mind that some volcanoes are still active in the southern part of La Palma. Nevertheless, there are a lot of interesting places here. Thus, a wonderful walk awaits those who've decided to take a promenade along Cubo de la Galle - the scenery … Open
La Palma for children - what to visit
In Garafia, an unusual museum - Parque Cultural La Zarza is located outdoors. It is a very beautiful park, on the territory of which, researchers discovered the most ancient petroglyphs. The park is very unusual. In its territory, there are many centuries-old trees and exotic plants, among which are hidden priceless historical artifacts - stones with the ancient drawings carved on them. A walk through this fabulous … Open
Travel guide to La Palma
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. A walk along the slopes of the volcano San Antonio remains a popular entertainment … Open
Traditions and mentality of La Palma
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 more and more tourists visit the island every year, this does not really affect the lifestyle of local people. Most of the islanders are now engaged in the tourism sector but never forget about their traditional crafts, however. … Open