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Los Andenes Lookout Point is located in the north of the Caldera de Taburiente a few kilometers from the Roque de Los Muchachos Lookout Point and is located at an altitude of 2,000 meters. From here you can see, almost in its entirety, the bed of the Angustias Ravine in the interior of La Caldera de Taburiente National Park and the Integral Natural Reserve of Pinar de Garafía to the north of it.

The Las Salinas de Fuencaliente (Fuencaliente Salt Flats) Site of Scientific Interest is a protected area located in the south of La Palma, next to the legendary Fuencaliente lighthouse. It is one of the island's most distinctive landscapes, with its picturesque pools where the water evaporates, its peculiar pyramids of salt and its contrasting colours. The blue of the sea and the sky stand out against the white of the salt and the black of the volcanic soil, which is so characteristic of this island. These salt flats are the only ones still in operation in the province. Their distinctive feature is the traditional way in which salt has been produced and extracted since 1967. It is an example of productive activity carried out with respect for the environment

In the upper part of El Paso, at 1,200 meters above sea level, the Llanos del Jable lookout point offers splendid views of the Aridane Valley during the day, with the ancient volcano of Montaña Quemada in the foreground. At night, this area of La Palma – an island that is recognized as a Starlight Reserve due to the quality of its sky – is a wonderful natural balcony to contemplate unique panoramic views of the sky. The lookout point has an information panel and ample parking, although it lacks nearby services. It is advisable to bring warm clothes.

In the centre of La Palma, in El Paso, you will find the Silk Museum. Here the tradition of silk and silk weaving is kept well and truly alive, from the rearing of the silkworms to spinning and embroidery. Located in a delightful historic building in the city, the museum also houses the Thread-Spinners Workshop, where visitors can get to know first-hand how these craft workers follow a traditional process that has disappeared in the rest of Europe.

Photos simply cannot do justice to the spectacular sight of this eight-kilometre-wide cleft that reaches depths of up to one and a half kilometres, covered by dense Canarian pine woods, and criss-crossed with deep ravines: you just have to see it in person. The Caldera de Taburiente National Park in the centre of the island of La Palma is the number one attraction of the island known as “La Isla Bonita” (“The Beautiful Island”), a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. Here, nature guards a valuable treasure of geological and biological diversity.

The Island Museum of La Palma brings together archaeology, ethnology and natural and nautical sciences. Established in 1986 and located in Santa Cruz de la Palma, locals and visitors come to enjoy a top collection of exhibits. The location encompasses an old Franciscan convent from the 16th century which is organized around two patios with wooden corridors and two cloisters. In addition, the spot includes other museums such as the Natural History Museum, Ethnography Museum and Humanity and the Fine Arts Museum. To top off the cultural experience, the José Pérez Vidal Island Library and the General Archive of La Palma are also positioned nearby.

The Caldera de Taburiente National Park Visitor Center is the place to get updated information on the status of the trails that make up the park. It has an exhibition with general descriptions of the protected areas, geology and hydrology and animal life, among other topics. In addition, you can also enjoy a video library with specific audiovisual material and a library on the natural history of the Canary Islands and Caldera Taburiente.

One of the starting points to get a feel for the natural pulse of La Palma is its National Parador. This emblematic hotel, located in the east of the island, boasts an unbeatable location. It's close to the airport and offers magnificent views of the capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma. Although its exterior is rather functional and without grand ornaments, the building pays homage to traditional Canary Island architecture, which always succumbs to wood. Inside, there are rooms that combine distinction and comfort.