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La Palma Holidays

Low Key With Unspoilt Natural Beauty...

La Palma holidays lie to the north west of the Canaries. La Palma is a quiet peaceful island and one of the most scenic, with dramatic ravines, sweet smelling pine covered mountains, evergreen forests, thriving vineyards and banana plantations, its no wonder locals call it La Isla Bonita - the beautiful island. The island is also home to the world's largest volcano. Holidays to La Palma have unspoilt natural beauty and are an ideal destination for those in search of relaxation and a chance to explore the nature and architecture. The town on Fuencaliente on the southern most tip of La Palma is home to seven volcanoes and is the major wine producing area. The Caldera de Taburiente is the largest volcanic crater and a trip to the National Park is a must see.

Throughout La Palma are wonderful natural attractions including Cueva Belmacoa which is a cave that contains prehistoric engravings and the primeval laurel forest named the valley of Los Tilos. There are two main tourist destinations in La Palma; Puerto Naos in the west is the sunniest resort on the island. Puerto Naos is an original fishing village which boasts the longest beaches on the island where you find striking black volcanic sand which runs 500m along the coastline. Los Cancajos in the east has the liveliest nightlife on the island, which is relatively low key compared to the other Canary Islands. Puerto De Tazacorte is another hidden gem with plenty of secluded sandy coves to relax under the warm sun. Throughout any holiday to La Palma you will find an abundance of water sports from jet skiing, windsurfing and pedalos to snorkelling, banana rides and parasailing.

Enjoy A Mix Of Local Culture, Fantastic Architecture And Mouth-Watering Cuisine!

No holiday to La Palma would be complete without a trip to the capital Santa Cruz with its lively port, preserved 16th century colonial architecture and palm tree lined cobbled streets filled with small gift shops and charming pavement cafes. Santa Cruz has an abundance of cultural history, housing fascinating museums with impressive art collections. One of the most engaging activities to enjoy on your holiday to La Palma is dolphin or whale watching which departs from the port in Tazacorte and is extremely popular with visitors. Holidays in La Palma have been increasingly popular for outdoor pursuits such as horse riding, mountain biking, bird watching and hiking due to is year round tropical climate. Lush green forest and rugged coastal paths with well developed hiking trails pass through quaint rural villages and spectacular scenery.

Throughout La Palma is an abundance of harbour front seafood restaurants, traditional and international restaurants as well as tapas bars. One of La Palma specialities are churros de pescado - crispy fishcakes coated in a salty batter- and sancocho de pescado, which is a slow cooked salty fish with vegetables and potatoes. The Spanish feel is very prominent with evenings revolving around dining out and enjoying drinks in the tapas bars. There are some discos and bars but most people tend just to relax when they holiday in La Palma. There is a wide selection of accommodation in La Palma from simple self caterings, bed and breakfast guest houses, luxury all inclusive hotels and private villas. There is something to suit every need and budget on your holiday to La Palma. Book holidays to La Palma online here at Late Deals.