LA PALMA
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La Palma
La Palma, the greenest island in the Canaries,
holds an exceptional natural and cultural heritage
that surprises every visitor.
From the Tajogaite volcano and the striking
Caldera de Taburiente to the Roque de los Muchachos
and its renowned astronomical observatory, through
volcanic lava tubes, laurel forests, the Cumbre Vieja
natural park and the famous Route of the Volcanoes
— this Canary Island offers landscapes found nowhere else.
Whatever you're looking for on your trip to the Canaries
— outdoor adventure, guided hikes, or simply time
to enjoy La Palma's year-round climate — you'll find
everything you need here to plan your stay with a certified
guide who knows the island like no one else.
VOLCANOES OF LA PALMA
La Palma is the most volcanic island in the Canaries.
The Tajogaite volcano — the youngest volcano on Earth after its 2021 eruption — sits alongside Teneguía (1971),
San Antonio (1677) with its near-perfect crater, and San
Juan (1949), which created the Caños de Fuego lava tubes.
The Cumbre Vieja ridge connects all of these craters
in a landscape of lava flows, fajanas and malpaís that changed the island forever. Wondering where to see
La Palma's volcano today?
It all starts here.
TRAVEL GUIDE TO LA PALMA
Beyond its volcanoes, La Palma rewards slower travel:
hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails, some of the clearest
night skies in Europe, and landscapes that shift from black-sand coastline to ancient laurel forest within a single day.
Here's where to start planning your visit, from the island's
best trails to the experiences that make La Palma unlike
anywhere else in the Canaries.
LAVA TUBES OF LA PALMA
Beneath La Palma's surface lies a hidden world:
the Cueva de las Palomas volcanic tube,
the youngest lava tube in the Canary Islands,
formed by the 1949 San Juan eruption.
Discover how lava tubes form, the science behind
this underground gallery, and what it's like to walk
through a tunnel carved by fire rather than water.
LA PALMA BEACHES
La Palma's coastline is as volcanic as its interior:
black volcanic sand, natural pools carved into lava rock,
and new stretches of coastline created by the Tajogaite eruption itself. From wild, windswept shores in the north
to sheltered coves in the south, here's where to find
the island's best beaches.
LA PALMA VIEWPOINTS
La Palma has the highest concentration
of viewpoints in the Canary Islands: balconies
over the Caldera de Taburiente, lookouts above
the Atlantic, and astronomical viewpoints at the summit.
Here are the essential stops for photography,
sunset, and stargazing during your stay on the island.
LA PALMA ASTROTURISM
La Palma is the world's first Starlight Reserve
and home to some of the clearest night skies
on the planet. Discover where and how to stargaze.
Fom astronomical viewpoints to the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory and guided night experiences.
Want to know what to do in La Palma after dark?
Astrotourism is one of the island's most unique experiences, including a full-moon edition
of the Route of the Volcanoes found nowhere else.
