Isla LA PALMA, 16 November-7 December 2005
Like I wrote in our postcard: We came here to avoid the mass tourism like they have on the other Canary Islands.
3 weeks maybe was too much on one island, but now we know all corners and villages by renting a car and walking around.
Somebody has invented the name "Isla Bonita" and why not,  you can judge yourself  from the photos published here.
I would rather call it Isla Calmante!
The island has not any golden beaches that many tourists prefer, only black sand and lava formations but the water is crystal clear.
Touring by car to the small towns and villages doesn't give much for sightseeing, but going up to Roque de los Muchachos Peak,
2426 m above sea level and the Canary Astrophysics International Observatory and through Caldera de Taburiente National Park
was an experience to remember. Also in the south in Funcalientet the volcano San Antonio was worth a visit. The prettiest town
was Tazacorte at the west coast and the small former fishing village El Puerto. Here we spent many hours strolling around and
having some seafood at the small restaurants in the harbor.
German tourist are in majority in Isla La Palma and the Palmeros seem to speak better German than English.
We met only a few people from Scandinavia.
The capital Santa Cruz is a little town with a many plazas, a few narrow streets and one avenue.
Many cruisers visiting the harbour almost daily.

 
 

What did we do to pass time and enjoyment during three weeks?

Walks in the neighborhood >>>>

Food and  beverages>>>>>>>>>

Motoring criss-cross the island >
 
 

If  we travel to Canary Islands again sometimes, Isla La Palma will be our choice again. The best hotels ans resorts are concentrated to the Cancajos district.

We stayed at Hacienda San Jorge
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Bananas, bananas, bananas!
You see them on La Palma everywhere. No wonder it is the main industry, then comes tourism.
Unfortunately much of the harvest was destroyed this year by the storm  Delta that swept over the island on November 29.