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In 1971 the Teneguía volcano appeared on the front pages of newspapers all around the world when it opened up and spewed out thousands of cubic metres of glowing magma. The most recent land-based volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands covered a large part of the south of La Palma with lava and volcanic ash, and created a new tourist attraction. To preserve the unspoilt lava flows of the Teneguía volcano and also those of the eruption of the San Antonio volcano back in the 18th Century, they were declared a National Monument.

The Cumbre Vieja National Park extends from the centre to the south of La Palma. Here you can see some of the oldest, prehistoric lava flows to the most recent, including the eruption of the Teneguía volcano in 1971. Some of the volcanoes in the Cumbre Vieja National Park are home to a diverse range of protected plant and animal species. The pine trees that occupy a fair part of the park contrast well with the dark colour of the volcanic earth to create a magnificent landscape.

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.

The Time Viewpoint overlooks one of the most spectacular views on the island of La Palma: the vast valley of Aridane, covered by banana plantations and cut by the deep gorge of Las Angustias, which ends in the charming port of Tazacorte. On a clear day, the island of El Hierro can be seen. This viewpoint, located 700 metrers above sea level, is on the LP-1 road, between the towns of Los Llanos de Aridane and Puntagorda: an ideal place to recharge on a car journey over the western side of La Palma.

It was in the 18th Century that the first petroglyphs (rock engravings) were discovered in the Canaries, in Belmaco in the south-east of La Palma. Since then the place has become a reference point for all those interested in the region’s past. Ten natural caves and an area of rock paintings- with their many different interpretation –make up this archaeological site, which has been declared a Historic Artistic Monument.

This route starts and ends in Tijarafe on the west coast of La Palma. It starts with a steep climb that takes you up to the forest where the trails are very technical. As you make your way through the forest, you descend on technical trails in a loop to Tijarafe.

This route is situated in the centre of La Palma, starting in Refugio del Pilar which is a big pine forest site. From El Pilar it goes climbs up to Roque de Muchachos further north where you have amazing, spectacular views and a blanket of clouds.

This route is situated in the southern part of La Palma starting and ending in Los Canarios. It goes towards La Fajana passing volcanoes and green pine tree forest terrain. The trails are pine needles and black volcanic sand.

This route is situated on the east coast, towards the centre of La Palma. It starts at El Pueblo going towards Monte Pueblo.

This route starts in the capital of La Palma, Santa Cruz, and climbs up to Candelaria. It is a rather challenging trail with some technical paths through green vegetation and passing rocky trails.