August 2023 Of all the Canary Islands we visited, La Palma was our favorite. Firstly, because the marina in Santa Cruz de La Palma is within walking distance of the charming little capital of the same name, and secondly, because it's so wonderfully diverse. We've documented our impressions in various reports, and here I'd like to share our experiences with La...

August 2023 The highest peak on La Palma – the Roque de los Muchacos – rises 2426 meters above sea level. The path winds its way from the sea to the summit via long serpentines, offering impressive views as it climbs above the clouds... Start to the summit of La Palma Panoramic View – on tour by car. We break through the...

August 2023 A photo documentary The volcanic island of La Palma offers many fascinating insights into the world of volcanoes, something we've never seen before. Therefore, in this article, I'd like to let the pictures speak for themselves... Entrance to the Volcano Museum Walkways lead over the volcanic rock to the sea. The small boulders look light, but they are...

August 2023 Over thousands of years, the black volcanic rock on La Palma's coast has been ground into black sand beaches. The moist black sand shines like polished onyx in the sun, yet feels unusual. Black sand beach in La Palma. Strong surf prevails on La Palma's coast. There are only a few sandy beaches—all with black or dark sand—but...

August 2023 We were surprised to discover that we pass banana plantations everywhere on La Palma – something we wouldn't have expected here. However, it did allow us to take interesting photos of this fruit – which the Spanish call platanos. Bananas as far as the eye can see. Large banana plantations on La Palma. But also every little spot...