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La Palma: Canary Islands Walking

Tropical forests, dramatic volcanoes & colonial architecture
Varied landscapes | From the highest peak to the deepest crater.
Fascinating history | Discover ancient rock carvings and colonial architecture.
Vibrant towns | Combining historic lanes, iconic balconies, and street art.
Limitless choice | Access the whole island with your included hire car.
Included guided walk | Exploring the island’s newest volcano.
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 2 dinners
    7 breakfasts
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • half-day guided walk
  • 7 days’ car hire
  • La Palma: Canary Islands Walking
    Tropical forests, dramatic volcanoes & colonial architecture
  • One of many breathtaking viewpoints
  • Lava fields in the Aridane Valley
  • Enjoy sweeping views
  • The island's newest volcano
  • Santa Cruz
  • Los Tilos Biosphere Reserve
  • La Caldera de Taburiente
  • Parador de La Palma
  • The observatory
  • Stargazing spot near Los Llanos
  • Walk past banana plantations
  • The mills on the Los Molinos route
  • Lighthouses at Fuencaliente
  • Walk the lava trails of Volcán de San Antonio
  • The saltpans of Las Salinas
  • Sample papas arrugadas
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 2 dinners
    7 breakfasts
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • half-day guided walk
  • 7 days’ car hire

Holiday information

A walking holiday on La Palma

The beautiful island of La Palma – known locally as La Isla Bonita (the Pretty Island) – is a land of dramatic volcanoes, tropical forests, wild flora, and centuries-old colonial connections, all waiting to be discovered. With a week in your perfectly situated hotel and a hire car included to help you get around, the island is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Although each of our recommended walking routes reveals a different side to La Palma, a real highlight is the included guided walk around the island’s newest volcano. Different vantage points (only accessible with a tour guide) offer incredible views into the rocky crater and across the charred slopes, like you’ve discovered a land from another time.

As the sun starts to set after each day’s exploration, the Parador de la Palma hotel awaits you, beckoning with its spacious rooms and sweeping views. Soothe your muscles with a refreshing dip in the pool before sitting back and trying traditional dishes and local wine at the on-site restaurant, watching night draw in over the deep Atlantic Ocean and serene surrounding mountains.

The whole island, from its volcanic southern tip to its lush and ancient north, lies within easy reach on this unforgettable holiday. We provide the information – all you have to do is choose where to go each day.

A unique experience

Not many destinations boast natural attractions that didn't exist before 2020, but La Palma can. The eruption of 2021 created a new volcano whose black cone and surrounding lava fields contrast sharply with the great swathes of lush, green landscape that remained untouched by the eruption. Los Palmeros – who see tourism as the key to their full economic recovery – are keen, now that damaged infrastructure has been rebuilt, to welcome visitors to their island once again. A holiday here promises a unique experience and an insight into the power and splendour of the eruptive forces of nature.

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Walking & more

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights. There’s no fixed itinerary, so take your pick of our suggested walking and sightseeing options as the mood takes you.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.

    Winters are generally mild, although it is cooler in the high mountains and more humid in the north of the island. Gran Canaria has been known to have the odd day of snow in winter, but only above 1400m.
    Average temperatures and rainfall
      Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    °C 17 18 19 19 20 22 25 25 25 23 20 18
    mm 46 42 30 24 9 3 1 1 13 28 50 52
  • An introduction
    La Palma is a walker’s paradise where paths traverse landscapes spanning millions of years of volcanic activity. We provide walking notes for an enticing selection of routes that take in the very best of the island. Whether it's venturing deep into subtropical forests or barrancos (ravines), traversing towering ridges, or walking across vast fields of volcanic cinder, there's lots of beautiful walking within easy reach of your hotel.
  • A choice of walks from 5.5km to 7.5km

    La Zarza: 7.5km, 3hrs; ascent/descent 290m
    Follow a trail of ancient rock carvings that takes you through dense, subtropical rainforest, to the depths of a ravine where the still air resonates with birdsong and the green canopy closes in above.

    Las Tricias: 7.5km, 3hrs; ascent/descent 420m
    Meander through flower-rich meadows and alongside pretty cottage gardens to a small museum set in a restored windmill; a forest of ancient, mystical, dragon trees; and caves of pre-Hispanic rock carvings.

    Los Molinos: 7km, 3hrs; ascent/descent 450m
    Climb along the Barranco del Rio on a trail linking the 19th-century watermills that were the life blood of the town of Los Molinos, before descending into the Barranco de Las Nieves, to visit the Santuario de Las Nieves, home to the 'Virgin of the Snows', patron saint of La Palma.

    Pico de la Nieve: 5.5km, 2hrs; ascent/descent 350m
    A short but strenuous route rises to the rim of the Caldera de Taburiente at 2,232 metres above sea level, rewarding your efforts with incredible views down into the Caldera and across the ocean to Mount Teide on neighbouring Tenerife.
    La Zarza: 7.5km
    Las Tricias: 7.5km
    Los Molinos: 7km
    Pico de la Nieve: 5.5km
  • A choice of walks from 7.5km to 11.5km

    Cubo de la Galga: 7km, 3hrs; ascent/descent 445m
    Experience the Lost World environment of the Los Tilos Biosphere on an adventure trail that leads through ancient laurel forests filled with giant ferns beneath a dense, humid canopy alive with birdsong.

    Volcán de San Antonio: 11km, 4.5hrs; ascent/descent 635m
    Traverse the rim of the San Antonio volcano with panoramic views across the extraordinary volcanic landscape of the southern slopes of the island. There’s the option to descend to the lighthouses of Fuencaliente which sit alongside working salt pans and an excellent restaurant.

    Las Pareditas: 7.5km, 3.5hrs; ascent/descent 640m
    Climb steeply to a breathtaking view down into the Barranco Angustias before gently traversing a pine forest with two outstanding viewpoints, and returning along the Travesia path that winds its way through unspoiled, fragrant valleys.
    Cubo de la Galga: 7km
    Volcán de San Antonio
    Volcán de San Antonio: 11km
    Las Pareditas: 7.5km
  • A choice of walks from 14km to 15km

    Caldera de Taburiente: 12.5km, 4.5hrs; ascent 210m/descent 1025m
    Descend through fragrant pine forest into the depths of the Caldera de Taburiente where waterfalls cascade and brooks flow along the floor of the mighty Angustias ravine below 1,000-metre-high peaks.

    Pico Bejenado: 14.5km, 6hrs; ascent/descent 895m
    Climb to a spectacular viewing platform above the Caldera de Taburiente on the summit of this magnificent peak which looms solitary in the crater rim and provides what is arguably the best viewpoint on La Palma.
    Caldera de Taburiente
    Caldera de Taburiente: 12.5km
    Pico Bejenado: 14.5km
  • The island's newest volcano, 5km
    The area around the island’s newest volcano is restricted, and only accessible with a guide, so we include a short escorted walk (2 to 2.5 hours) with Islabonita Tours. Your English-speaking guide will provide fascinating insights into the 2021 eruption as you walk with other visitors to vantage points affording amazing views into the crater and over the extensive lava flows of the Aridane Valley.
    The new volcano
  • The observatory, Santa Cruz & more
    Embrace the challenge and enjoy the reward of driving mountain roads almost devoid of traffic, to visit the island's most emblematic sights and explore its eclectic towns and villages. At the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, some of the world's most powerful telescopes beam back images from our Universe through skies clearer than almost anywhere else on the planet.

    Admire the iconic balconied houses and Renaissance architecture of Santa Cruz while soaking up its distinctive Cuban vibe. On the west coast, discover the island's 'secret' capital of Los Llanos with its picturesque old quarter, excellent restaurants and distinctive street art. Try some of the island's famous rum at the Aldea factory in pretty San Andrés where you can swim in the aptly named Charco Azul (Blue Puddles) rock pools and enjoy the freshest of fish.
    Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
    Santa Cruz

Accommodation

Ideally situated in Breña Baja, on the east coast of the island, your hotel for the week is the perfect base for exploring La Palma’s myriad landscapes.
Parador de la Palma

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  • 7 nights: 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026

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    * Final price is subject to change due to the customisable nature of our holidays and is dependent on accommodation availability for the dates selected. We will contact you to confirm the final price. Single supplements are applicable on many of our holidays. Please contact us for full details.

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Price includes: internal flight from Tenerife North to La Palma, plus 7 days' category C car hire (eg Opel Corsa or similar with manual transmission). NB if you are flying direct to La Palma and therefore do not require internal flights, a discount applies
    Not included: airport bus between Tenerife South and Tenerife North

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

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  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Spain, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • (Castilian) Spanish is one of several official languages; Catalan, Basque and Gallego have equal status in Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia, respectively. The currency is the Euro. Spanish time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
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  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
  • You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
La Palma: Canary Islands Walking
7 nights
Price from £1,180pp
La Palma: Canary Islands Walking
7 nights
Grade: Flexible: easy-to-moderate, moderate & moderate-to-challenging options
Price from £1,180pp
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