Cheap car hire at La Palma airport La Palma is one of the smaller of the Canary islands, with a surface area of 706 square kilometres and a population of only 80,000.
La Palma lies in both the cool north-easterly Canary
current and the north-easterly trade winds, giving it a sunny climate with year-round moderate
temperatures.
The island has a total surface area of 706 square kilometres and a population of 80.000. The capital city is Santa Cruz de la Palma, with a population of 18,000. It is likely that the first people to discover the Canaries were early Phoenician explorers, originating from Sidon and Tyre in modern-day Lebanon. La Palma is a paradise for hikers. Its wide network of hiking trails will give you the possibility to go deep into a fascinating island. Regarded by many as the most spectacular destination in the Canary Islands archipelago, La Palma has the dramatic landscapes combined with an untouched feel which will reward the discerning traveller. A dramatic mountain spine, running from Roque de Los Muchachos (2426 metres altitude) down the Cumbre Nueva to the Ruta Los Volcanes, splits the island.
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