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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 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.

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.

Las Nieves Natural Park is formed by the mountains of Los Sauces and Las Nieves, located in the northern part of the island and distributed in three municipalities: San Andrés y Sauces, Santa Cruz de La Palma and Puntallana. Continuous erosion over time has shaped a rugged landscape dominated by huge ravines such as: Barranco del Agua, Barranco de San Juan, Barranco de la Fuente and Barranco de Nogales. It is worth mentioning the abundance of water springs, one of the most important and well known being Marcos y Cordero. The vegetation of the area is composed of dense scrub in the highest parts, followed by pine forest communities. At lower altitudes, one of the best masses of laurel forest in the Canary Islands develops.

Located in the heart of the island of La Palma, the Caldera de Taburiente National Park offers several different possibilities for all trekking fans. As well as the excursion to enter the park via Mirador de Los Brecitos viewing point, and exit it subsequently through the Las Angustias ravine, the surroundings also include routes alongside the nearby Pino de la Virgen pine tree, through the recreational zone of La Cumbrecita and even up to the Bejenado peak, and to delight in a unique panorama of the interior of the Caldera. Anyone who prefers not to undertake the entire route has the option of visiting the Park from the Mirador de la Cumbrecita viewing point, which can be reached by car; or entering and leaving the park by the Barranco de las Angustias ravine.

Located in the center and west of La Palma, El Paso is a majestic, traditional municipality as well as the core and heart of the Island. Thanks to its nature, it’s a place of interest for anyone who visits.

The viewpoints of La Palma are in all the municipalities, but these are the essential ones if you want to feel the unique nature of this beautiful island.

El cielo azul, el silencio, senderos infinitos por el bosque, espacios en la montaña sobre el Mar de Nubes, playas perdidas de arena negra, o a solas con el mar. La Palma es la isla zen por excelencia reconocida por la UNESCO como Reserva de la Biosfera.

Traveling to La Palma with children is a great idea any time of the year. Here are some recommendations for family friendly activities on the island.