Itinerary Include flights Leave this field blank Expand allSanta Cruz to Santa Cruz Day 1 Start Santa CruzArrive into La Palma and take an airport transfer to your hotel in the capital. Have a wander around the pretty town, which is famous for its iconic balconies and its lively cafe and restaurant scene, before stopping for dinner somewhere.Overnight Hotel El Galeon or similar Day 2 Follow the GR130 long-distance coastal path towards the village of San AndrésAfter a short 15 min transfer to Puntallana, today's walk follows the GR130 long-distance coastal path that runs across La Palma, through dramatic barrancos (ravines) with stunning coastal views. You will walk through citrus groves, avocado and mango orchards, small vineyards and banana plantations, arriving in the pretty village of San Andrés, one of the first colonial towns on the island. Take some time to explore the cobbled streets and houses in the historic quarter, visit one of the oldest churches on the island, enjoy a side visit to a local rum factory or take a dip in the seawater pools at Charco Azul. Then walk for another 15 minutes up the coast until you reach your apartment where you spend the night. Overnight Apartmentos Miriam or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Walk uphill to Los Sauces; ascend to Barlovento After breakfast, begin to walk uphill to Los Sauces, a small town with a vibrant atmosphere on the north east coast. Enjoy negotiating the dramatic ‘Barranco de Herradura’, and then ascend just over 500m through several small villages to reach Barlovento (meaning ‘fresh breeze’) a village which enjoys breathtakingly beautiful sea views. Overnight Hotel La Palma Romantica or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Trek through the ‘Dragon Trees Forest’ and across the dramatic Barranco de Franceses before a final ascentFrom Barlovento, follow a path through the ‘Dragon Trees Forest’, across undulating coastline with spectacular views towards the cliffs. Navigate a series of barrancos to reach Los Gallegos, and then descend to sea level, crossing the dramatic Barranco de Franceses before ascending to the pretty village of Franceses; At the end of the walk, take the public bus (fare included) back to Barlovento. Overnight Hotel La Palma Romantica or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 Trek down a steep sided gorge to the tiny hamlet of El Tablado. Then a steep ascent before a public bus backAfter a short transfer this morning you use ancient paths to discover the far north of La Palma, one of the most unspoiled parts of the island. Walk across the Barranco de Los Hombres, a spectacular steep-sided gorge, to reach the tiny hamlet of El Tablado. Then a steep ascent to yet another tiny hamlet, Roque del Faro, before taking a public bus (fare included) back to your hotel in Barlovento. Overnight Hotel La Palma Romantica or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 Morning transfer to experience an exciting section of the GR131 route along the rim of the crater Caldera de TaburienteToday you take a transfer (1 hour) to walk an exciting section of the GR131 route from the highest point of the island, Roque de los Muchachos, along the rim of the crater Caldera de Taburiente, to the Pico de la Nieve. The route has breathtaking views across the island and the high mountain paths twist and turn across the rocky landscape. In the distance it is possible to see the peak of Mount Teide on Tenerife, emerging from the horizon, 3750m above sea level. After a soft descent, your transfer takes you to the capital of Santa Cruz. Meals included: Breakfast Day 7 Walk a popular part of the GR131 along the 'Ruta de Los Volcanes'Take an unforgettable walk today along the ‘Ruta de Los Volcanes’. Here you navigate a series of volcanoes in the south of the island, with some of them having erupted only a few years ago. This is the longest walk of the trip, and although it involves a substantial descent it is a very popular and well-marked path, following the GR131 from beginning to end. Overnight Hotel El Galeon or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 8 End Santa CruzIf you have time before your flight, take a small walk around Santa Cruz. This fascinating town attracted Flemish merchants who built imposing town palaces, which today accommodate museums and boutiques. A walk along the Calle Real, visiting the Plaza de España, Town Hall or the food market will be a perfect end to your La Palma experience before your flight home. Meals included: Breakfast
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Hotels & Apartments 7 nights accommodation in small hotels and apartments, all en suite. Hotel La Palma Romantica in Barlovento offers a pool (indoor and outdoor) and a Jacuzzi. Please note that the accommodation is always subject to availability and named hotels may change.
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