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The Naval Museum is located inside the Barco de la Virgen—a boat—in the Plaza de La Alameda in Santa Cruz de La Palma, the island´s capital. It is an exact replica of a caravel, made in 1940 for the Descent of the Virgin Procession during the local festivities called the Fiestas Lustrales. From then on, this emblematic space in the city has become one of the most outstanding museums in La Palma. Inside is an important collection of objects from naval history, such as navigational instruments, models and graphic documentation of great historical worth. Five centuries are summed up in an intense, exciting tour.

Visiting this viewing point is a unique experience. Visitors are afforded extraordinary panoramic views through the huge panes of glass, letting them feel like they are flying over the Izcagua ravine. This unusual viewing point is located in Puntagorda, in the northwest of La Palma, near the popular farmers’ market and the recreational area of El Fayal, both of which we recommend visiting if you are in this part of the island. The perfect spot for seeing almond groves and vineyards and enjoying the magnificent rural scenery that characterises the geography of La Palma.

The San Borondón vantage point, in the west of La Palma on the coast of Tazacorte takes full advantage of a natural terrace over the Atlantic Ocean. From there, with the help of two information panels, you can observe the extraordinary skies of La Palma, the first island in the world to be named a Starlight Reserve for its light pollution control. Easy to get to on foot but with no parking facilities, there are also public services nearby in Tazacorte port.

Set at the highest point of the island is one of the most privileged places on La Palma: Roque de los Muchachos. A balcony located at an altitude of 2,426 metres above sea level and deemed one of the best places in the world for stargazing. Unsurprisingly, this is the site of the Roque de los Muchachos Astrophysical Observatory, an important research centre that is open to the public during the day and by reservation, from which one can observe a spectacular panorama of La Palma’s characteristic sea of stars.

San Bartolo Mountain, in the eastern part of La Palma, is 439 metres above sea level and is a natural vantage point for contemplating the skies. It’s easy to get to by car, crossing through the town of Puntallana until you reach the San Bartolo chapel and up a short hill. With lots of parking available, the area has information panels for visitors, star charts and a sculpture depicting the local legend of The Lover's Leap. There are restaurants nearby offering local food and cakes.

In the high part of El Paso, 1.200 metres above sea level, the Llano del Jable viewpoint offers amazing views over the Aridane valley during the daytime, with the old volcano in the foreground. At night this part of La Palma, recognised as a Starlight Reserve due to the quality of the skies, is a superb natural balcony from where you can enjoy incredible panoramas of the skies. The viewpoint has an information panel and plenty of parking spaces, although there are no services nearby. Dress in warm clothes.

The resort of Puerto Naos on the west coast of La Palma is a great holiday destination for a number of reasons. Located next to the sea and surrounded by banana plantations it is ideal for visitors in search of peace and tranquility. As well as the main beach at Puerto Naos, there are other nearby coves that can also be explored before refuelling and recharging with the tasty local squid freshly prepared in the area. This inviting and picturesque spot is at heart a local resort and is a delightful destination away from mass tourism.

The viewpoint of the San Antonio Volcano is located in the south of La Palma, in the area known as Cumbre Vieja in Fuencaliente. While during the daytime this viewpoint offers spectacular views of the crater and slopes of the volcano, at nighttime it becomes a window to the universe. The astronomy viewpoint of the San Antonio Volcano is further south than the clearest point for stargazing.

In the south of the island of La Palma you will discover these curious salt fields, which have been declared an Official Site of Scientific Interest owing to the fact that many migratory birds use the site to rest. One of the most visited parts of all La Palma, here the earth, air and water join forces to form the salt fields of Fuencaliente, a hugely valuable human landscape where the contrasts of the white of the salt, the blue of the sea and the black of the volcanic earth paint a picture of immense beauty. Nature’s colour palette paints the salt fields in a spectacular manner.

There are many beautiful natural pools in the Canary Islands, but three so close, where you can almost jump from one to the other in seconds are few and far between. One of the best examples of this can be found in Barlovento, in the north-east of La Palma, called La Fajana. The paths that circle the complex of three pools, protected from the waves, mean you can move with ease between the three and bathe in the crystal clear waters.