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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.

The Charco Azul in La Palma offers visitors a different, unique way to enjoy the sea. Its popularity has grown following a recent makeover, in fact it was awarded an international prize in 2013 for its new services. Based in San Andrés y Sauces, one of the prettiest boroughs in the north of the island, it's a perfect setting to enjoy a day of sea and sun with the family, in stark contrast to the rich greenery of the nearby laurisilva, a prehistoric forest of great importance.

La Palma’s marina is located in Santa Cruz, its capital, on the east coast. Conveniently situated very close to the city centre and shopping areas but also to the charming old town, the marina has 180 berths for boats of up to 20 metres and water depths up to eight metres. Each berth also benefits from electrical power, drinking water and free internet.

Located in a municipality to the northwest of the island, this is the quintessential village of the almond blossom. It offers visitors beautiful, rugged canyons, impressive views, and a calming yet varied landscape dotted with enchanting examples of traditional rural architectur

As capital of the Garafía municipality, Santo Domingo de Garafía offers fertile land. With its ample pastures, it is perfect for livestock, especially cows and goats, which are used to produce a top-quality artisanal cheese. The Garafía Windmill is an example of the village’s commitment to the traditions of its inhabitants. These mills were once used to make gofio, a flour made from roasted grains. They also played a significant role as meeting points for people.

The terrain in the village of Tijarafe is very steep and rugged, with a slope that starts at the peak of the island and descends into the sea, broken up by multiple ravines. The economy of this hard-working village revolves around agriculture and livestock.

Officially inaugurated in April 2017, this artificial beach of black volcanic sand occupies the site where the historic beach of Caleta del Varadero once stood. The new beach is 1,200 metres long and 50 metres wide. Recent remodeling work has meant that the site is now open to the Atlantic Ocean, something that had been lost with the construction of the promenade in 1949.

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.

In the Garafía municipality, the picturesque village of El Tablado’s remaining crops are grown for on-farm consumption. The landscape here is dotted with terrace farming, offering corn, potato, and barley harvests. With its limited number of homes, the village has managed to survive as a haven for locals and visitors alike. It’s located between Barranco de Los Hombres and Facundo, two of the deepest canyons on the island.

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.