LA PALMA, CANARY ISLANDS

This tour is designed for those of us who would like a panoramic view of La Palma, with limited walking involved.

We will drive from the pier through the area of Fuencaliente in the south of the island and the volcano of San Antonio. Prior to the 17th century, Fuencaliente was a well-known spa thanks to the hot water springs that gave the town its original name, Fuente Santa, or ‘Holy Fountain’. Accounts of the spectacular recovery of patients reached America and Europe, and people suffering from all kinds of ailments came from both continents to La Palma in search of a cure. However, when the San Antonio volcano became active over a period of two months, between 17th November 1677 to 21st January 1678, the continual lava flow buried the Holy Fountain forever. Today we can observe the San Antonio crater, just a short distance from the town, from the path that runs around the entire rim. We will have an opportunity to visit the Visitor Centre of San Antonio, before re-boarding our tour coach.

Our return journey to the ship will take us past El Paso and Breña Alta, crossing the unique countryside of La Palma and collecting unforgettable impressions of this wonderful island.

TOUR NOTES: This tour involves optional walking at the Visitor Centre of San Antonio – here passengers can enjoy the surroundings if they wish or stay on the coach. Please note that the walk along the path of the San Antonio crater is not part of our organised tour. The transport used for this tour accommodates participants with wheelchairs, as there are lifts on each vehicle.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT AT THE TIME OF PUBLISHING.