La Palma Holidays

Places in La Palma:
San Agustin

La Palma, situated to the northwest of Tenerife, is one of the smallest and most beautiful Canary Islands. The perfect little hideaway, whether you're looking for peace and quiet or a romantic getaway this island will not disappoint. Untouched by tourism, allowing La Palma's 728 square kilometers of natural beauty to shine through with its high, rugged mountains, lush pine forests, volcanoes and rare black sandy beaches.

Walking and hiking enthusiasts will love this fascinating destination. Take a day to explore the Caldera de Tabriente National Park, one of the largest craters in the world and the north of La Palma to view its breathtaking scenery and explore the unspoilt forest areas. The south of the island offers a walk along the Ruta de los Volcanoes, a trail from the live volcanoes. Many Canarian villages are also based in the south where you can mix with the locals and see the Canarian way of life. An excellent location if astronomy is your favourite past time, the Observatorio Astrofisico is at the highest point of the island 'Roquede los Muchachos' and you can look through the many telescopes or just simply see the islands astonishing beauty.

For a livelier atmosphere visit Santa Cruz, one evening and dine in one of the many restaurants or head to the popular bars for a relaxing drink. A small island with so much to explore you'll never be bored at La Palma.