National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente

The Park houses a huge amount of archaeological remains, particularly engravings in the rocks, nestling among gorgeous waterfalls, concealed amid gorgeous waterfalls. From our hotels in La Palma you can drive up to the Vantage Points of la Cumbrecita and el Roque de los Muchachos, although if you choose to walk then you really should pop into the Visitors Centre of the National Park, located on the road from Llanos de Ariadne, and find out about the routes there.

Natural Park of las Nieves

Well-known for its conservation of endangered and protected species such as the retamón (Genista benehoavensis) or the cabezón (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus), lying south-west is the protected natural area of Las Angustias, where the natural monument of Idafe is located. Our hotels in La Palma will tell you how to travel these areas on foot.

By staying at our hotels in La Palma you will be able to enjoy beaches of volcanic black sand with crystal clear waters surrounded by impressive cliffs. Below are some of the best beaches of La Palma:

• Playa de Bajamar - Breña Alta
• Playa de los Cancajos - Breña Baja
• Playa de faro de Fuencaliente - Fuencaliente
• Playa Nueva - Fuencaliente
• Playa de la Zamora - Fuencaliente
• Playa de Puerto Naos - Los Llanos de Aridane
• Playa Charco Verde - Los Llanos de Aridane
• Playa de las Monjas - Los Llanos de Aridane
• Playa el Remo - Los Llanos de Aridane
• Playa Nogales - Puntallana
• Piscina Natural Charco Azul - San Andrés y Sauces
• Playa puerto de Tazacorte - Tazacorte
• Playa de los Guirres - Tazacorte
• Playa de la Veta – Tijarafe

Marine Reserve

In 2001 the Government of the Canary Islands created the Marine Reserve of Fuerteventura, a protected sea space of 3719 H, for activities related to sea fishing and underwater activities.

Observatory

Every year, during the summer months, the IAC organises "An Open-Doors Days” at the Observatory of Roque de los Muchachos. On these days you can see some of the Observatory's telescopes.

Rambling

La Palma is a paradise for walkers, since it has an extensive network of paths and routes where visitors can choose either a simple walk through the gardens of the island or else go trekking over the Bejenado or Birigoyo peaks, as well as the paths of Marcos and Cordero.

La Palma, whose historic name is San Miguel de La Palma, is an island in the Atlantic ocean belonging to the Canary Islands archipelago (Spain). It belongs to the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, its capital is Santa Cruz de la Palma, and the island's most populated municipality is Los Llanos de Aridane. The whole island was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2002, making it the archipelago's third island, after Lanzarote and El Hierro, to be recognised by the UNESCO.

Climate

The island of La Palma is famous for its excellent climate. With a mean temperature of 20oC, never above 26oC or below 16oC, the island of La Palma is characterised by a pleasant climate all year round.

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