The unknown beauty
La Palma is also called “La Isla Bonita”, the beautiful island. Not least because of the impressive landscapes, the proud volcanoes, extensive woods, amazing beaches and the fantastic sky at night. The Finca Aridane lies on the sunny west side of the island La Palma and boasts one of the most spectacular views over the Aridane Valley, the sea and the mountains. You can enjoy some really amazing sunsets from here.
THE VOLCANOS
The Canary Islands are all of volcanic origin. Roughly 30 million years ago the islands began to form out of the boiling hot magma from the centre of the earth. Then just two million years ago the youngest of the Canary Islands was born: La Palma. The “Isla Bonita” was formed by an undersea volcano, which slowly grew until it emerged above the surface of the ocean.
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THE WILDLIFE
The good news: there are no poisonous animals on La Palma. The animal life is not so varied. A typical animal is the Lagarto, a pretty type of lizard with azure blue markings and many song birds, falcons, chough and tame ravens.
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THE NATURE OF LA PALMA
La Palma is also known as “La Isla Verde”, the green island. There is tropical and sub-tropical vegetation, flowers blooming in all seasons, the typial Canary pines and the palms mark the various vegetation zones.
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FESTIVALS ON LA PALMA
The people on La Palma know how to celebrate. There are plenty of festivals spread throughout the whole year. There are both traditional and Christian festivals, carnival, wine harvest festival, or the almond blossoming festival, for regional Saints, or to choose the best animal.
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STARS OVER LA PALMA
Due to the incredibly clear sky, La Palma is one of the best places in the world for observing the stars. The observatory is one of the best equipped facilities in the world.
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THE BEACHES
The beautiful beaches on La Palmas with their black Lava sand and the excellent water quality are not overrun with tourists. They attract tourists to swim all year round with temperatures of roughly 20 degrees.
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SALTWORKS IN THE SOUTH
In the far South of the La Palmas at the Faro light house you will find the only salt works on the island, which still produce traditional hand-won sea salt.
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