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Santa Cruz de la
Palma is the capital of the island of La Palma. Because of its spectacular
vegetation and exuberant natural beauty, it is considered by many the most
beautiful of the Canary Islands and referred to as the Pretty Isle – La Isla
Bonita. In addition to its outstanding natural attributes, the island boasts
a culture full of traditions, cuisine, crafts and folklore from the time of
the original inhabitants, who left a variety of archaeological riches. Once
an important transatlantic port during colonial days, Santa Cruz retains the
old-world charm of its glory days, with colonial houses and carved balconies
lining the streets.
Acclaimed attractions in the interior include the Taburiente
National Park with its giant crater that has been photographed from the
Space Shuttle, and the Roque de los Muchachos Astrophysics Observatory,
standing on the island’s highest point (7,260 feet) and considered the most
important of its kind in the northern hemisphere. The green of the
countryside, the abundant water and the floral wealth stands in sharp
contrast to the many volcanic cones and lava flows that testify to the
island’s origins. The oldest volcanic rocks are estimated to be about 3 to 4
million years of age. There were seven recorded eruptions, the most recent
one in 1971.
La Palma allows you to discover this island’s amazingly
different faces over a relatively small area. Mountains and volcanoes,
beaches and forests, tiny villages and breathtaking views make up the
impressive profile of La Isla Bonita. |
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