Walking Holidays in Spain - Canary Islands - La Palma

The Island

La Palma a lush mountainous island in the Western Canaries measuring the equivalent of just 24 miles square offers attractive opportunities for walkers.

Its diversity of landscapes constantly change as you gain height or vary direction. There are forests of pine laurel and eucalyptus and meadows strewn with colourful wild flowers. Farming remains the bedrock of the economy with a wealth of almond groves tobacco fields banana plantations and vineyards.

In contrast the island also features extensive evidence of volcanic activity with much to explore on foot including the enormous crater of the Caldera de Taburiente in the awe-inspiring and scientifically important National Park.

The densely forested northern coast features magnificently rugged sea cliffs and spectacular gorges. You can enjoy exploring the picturesque small towns and villages dotted along the coast and inland.

The Walking

La Palma offers outstanding walking using a network of way-marked footpaths. Classics include the volcano route with a succession of mostly historic volcanos; and a fine walk circling the Caldera de Taburiente often on its very rim.

There is a host of other interesting routes including a walk from Las Tricias through idyllic scenes in the north west with a blend of exotic farms next to thousand year old dragon trees; a hike along the canal to the Marcos y Cordero springs involving use of tunnels and a spectacular walk on the ‘roof of the island’ from Pico de la Cruz (2351m) to the highest point on La Palma Roque de las Muchachos (2426m)

Guided-Independent Walking

On our guided independent holidays most walks are linear and you will be transported to the beginning of the walk and collected at the end. All have some uphill sections but usually you are on descending or contour paths. Distances vary with walking time between 3 – 7 hours.

We provide 4 walks per week which range from Moderate & Challenging and are chosen to enable you to enjoy the island’s superb landscape. On some days you have a choice of walk and you can take additional walks on your ‘day off’.

You are likely to be part of a cosmopolitan group and will be guided by an experienced guide who will know the paths well. Walkers staying at the Parador will be collected from the hotel those at Los Olas will be collected from a location a few minutes walk away. These walks are available throughout the year.

Self Guided

Available year round utilising our exclusive Walk Booklet containing the best walks La Palma has to offer. We give full directional notes average walking times and distances the extent of ascents and descents and points of interest.

There is a selection of easy medium and challenging walks. We also provide public transport details for each walk. We can arrange for a local driver to take you to and from the walks if you prefer; payable locally.

The Parador is not served by local bus and a short taxi ride will take you into Santa Cruz. A hire car can be arranged if preferred.

Walk Grading

Guided- Moderate & Challenging

Self Guided- Easy Moderate & Challenging

For information about walking grades please click here

Multi Centre

Why not combine a trip to La Palma with some time in Tenerife or La Gomera both offering different walks to enjoy? We are happy to arrange a multi centre holiday of any duration. Please send a request with your preferred option.

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There is a new winter nonstop flight to La Palma from London Gatwick and Manchester or you can reach the island from Tenerife (which has flights from points throughout Britain.) Then cross to La Palma either by ferry or a short flight. Alternatively you can fly from the UK directly into La Palma with a connection on the Spanish Mainland.

There are flights as follows:
La Palma - nonstop from Gatwick and Manchester and connecting flight from Heathrow.

Tenerife South - nonstop from Gatwick Luton Stansted Exeter Bristol Bournemouth Cardiff Birmingham East Midlands Norwich Manchester Liverpool Leeds Doncaster Humberside Blackpool* Durham Newcastle Edinburgh Glasgow Prestwick**, Aberdeen, Dublin and Belfast. Connecting flights from Heathrow, Jersey, Guernsey, Newquay, Isle of Man and Inverness.

* Winter only ** Summer only

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La Palma

2010 / 2011

Self Guided and Guided independent

All holiday prices include 7 nights half board accommodation (Los Olas Aparthotel room only) and transfers between the airport and the hotel.  Self guided walking includes our unique walking booklet and local walking map. Guided walking includes transport to/from nearby collection point or hotel.   ‘With Flights’ includes typical flight price from London Gatwick to and from La Palma via a connection on Mainland Spain. Guideline for other airports: Birmingham £30, Manchester £30, Glasgow £50.

Please note these prices will differ from our current brochure price list and are the current correct prices. All prices per person in UK £.

Los Olas Aparthotel***

Board supplements Breakfast £7 Dinner £15 per person per night

Room supplements None

Parador****

Room supplements Superior room £32

Supplements - La Palma

Flights also available from many local airports also flights via Tenerife can be arranged either with a fast ferry between Tenerife and La Palma or local flights prices vary and are available on request.

Important for details of our flight price policy click here

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