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Unique and spectacular. These are the two best adjectives to describe this little settlement. This gem is hidden in the municipality of Tijarafe. It is made up of a group of white houses built into a 50-metre tall cave by its inhabitants over 100 years ago.

Entering from the Callaos beach that protects it, this dive follows a reef that runs parallel to the coast, barely separating from it. The bed gradually descends as you move into the depths.

With a simple access via a stone beach, you can visit different spots from a canyon teeming with marine life at shallow depths, to the wing of a sunken plane at 30 metres, or a rock that has been nicknamed the “Claw” because of its distinctive shape.

In El Pueblo de la Villa de Mazo, in La Palma, there is a neoclassical mansion with red facades and white balustrades. In the 19th century the building belonged to Leopoldo Pérez Díaz. Over the years the site has belonged to different people. It’s been a hotel and taken on the name La Casa Roja (the Red House). Starting in 1994 the City Council has restored the building. On the ground floor you can experience the Corpus Christi Visitor Centre which offers interesting details about the festival of the eucharist. On the upper floor of the building—there is an embroidery museum that shows off a selection of embroideries, openwork, and filigrees.

The Llano de Las Ventas Astronomical Lookout Point is located in the Breña Baja municipality. From its height of approximately 1,320 metres, you can savour a magnificent panoramic view of La Palma’s eastern coast. As well as various information panels, this lookout point features a gauge pointing to the Pole Star, a planisphere where you can locate the main circumpolar constellations.

La Palma is known for its volcanic landscapes and magical spots, but one of the best views is the night sky. The whole way around the island you can find multiple stargazing spots, such as La Muralla. In the Aguatavar neighbourhood you can gaze at the stars at night and admire the beautiful sunsets. You can also learn about its place in the mythology of the Awaras, the Prehispanic inhabitants of La Palma, and a sign that helped them find the North Star. The viewpoint is located in Recta de la Muralla, just next to the main road (LP-1) at 83km, next to a restaurant bearing the same name.

Everything you need to know to make the most of your trip to La Palma

La Palma is a visual treat characterised by lush greenness. As confirmation, all you have to do take this car trip from the port of Tazacorte, in the west, to the capital, crossing the northern slopes of the island. Although bends are inevitable, driving up to Roque de los Muchachos and enjoying the views of the Atlantic on the descent to Santa Cruz is priceless. The excursion can also be undertaken in the opposite direction, going towards the west of the island to end up in Tazacorte.

A landscape that is definitely worthwhile venturing into is the Barranco del Agua (Water Ravine), in the north-west of La Palma. This protected area has the best examples of cactus existing on the island and is the ideal setting for sport climbing. The area, located in Puntallana, is excellent, with 140 well-appointed routes – developed by local climbers - on vertical walls that can reach heights of 40 metres.

The quiet narrow Barlovento road, in the north of La Palma, is the start off point for this 127 kilometre cycle which crosses La Palma from north to south. Along the cycle wonderful laurel forests and agricultural areas in the municipality of Garafía can be enjoyed until the cyclist reaches the hard 15 kilometre climb to the Observatory of Roque de los Muchachos, the highest point of the island with its stunning view of the dramatic walls of the Taburiente crater which makes the effort all the more worthwhile.