La Palma, Canary Islands
La Palma is a hiker's paradise and a hub for water sports.
Coastal walks in Santa Cruz, the Los Tilos short loop, Cubo de La Galga.
Shorter sections of the Ruta de los Volcanes, walks around La Cumbrecita (Caldera de Taburiente), Barranco del Agua.
The full Ruta de los Volcanes, descent into Caldera de Taburiente (Los Brecitos to Taburiente River, permits needed), Marcos y Cordero water tunnels (PR LP 6, permits needed).
For hiking, bring appropriate footwear, water, and check weather conditions. For water activities, be aware of currents and local advice. Always consider guided tours for challenging or new activities.
Connect with La Palma's unique culture through direct experiences.
Occasional performances of traditional Canarian music (Timple) and dances happen at local fiestas.
Famous for its "Día de los Indianos" in Santa Cruz, an unique celebration with white clothing, talcum powder, and Cuban music.
Numerous local fiestas, religious, harvest, or patron saint days, occur throughout the year, insights into local traditions.
Focus on rural tourism and local produce, engaging with farmers and artisans.
Witness local customs and religious processions during various fiestas.
Explore routes focused on local products like wine or cigars.
Find tranquility and rejuvenate on La Palma.
A few small, independent retreats operate, often in rural or coastal settings.
Some larger hotels have pool clubs accessible to non-guests for a fee.
Beaches like Los Cancajos are popular for relaxation and sunbathing.
Discover small, quiet coves for peaceful moments by the sea.
Many rural properties feature gardens perfect for quiet reflection.
Gentle walks through forests offer calming natural environments.
Experience La Palma's evening scene, which leans towards relaxed enjoyment.
Options are limited. Santa Cruz has a few late-night bars, but large nightclubs are rare. Los Cancajos presents a more tourist-oriented nightlife.
Calle Real and nearby streets in Santa Cruz have a concentration of bars. No organized pub crawls operate.
Mostly centered around bars and restaurants remaining open late, providing a relaxed atmosphere.
Organized tours to designated dark sky spots for observing the night sky, often with guides.
Enjoy evening meals at restaurants with ocean views or traditional settings.
Find bars along the coast offering drinks with beautiful sunset backdrops.
La Palma's nightlife is generally relaxed, focusing on dining and quiet bars. It is not a destination for large-scale clubbing.
Discover local crafts and products to take home, supporting island artisans.
Local wine, goat cheese, mojo sauce, honey rum (Ron Miel), almond sweets, La Palma cigars.
Hand-carved wooden items, pottery, embroidery.
Volcanic stone jewelry, made from local rock.
When purchasing local products, seek items with "Hecho en La Palma" (Made in La Palma) labels or buy directly from the producers at markets for true authenticity.