Walks in La Palma

The Canary Island of La Palma offers a combination of interesting, varied walking in scenery that can be gently semi-rural or impressively rugged, from volcanic desert to jungly forest, without the over-touristification that affects Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

The book contains 16 routes based on walking from, or catching buses from, the popular east coast resort of Los Cancajos - though the routes are also practical from nearby Santa Cruz. They would also be possible from Los Llanos, though usually with an extra 30-60minute bus journey at either end of the day.

The walk routes vary, from comfortable tours that are never more than 25 minutes away from a café, to energetic gorge crossings.

There are nine large-scale maps within the text, showing Los Cancajos-San Antonio-Zumacal, Barlovento, Fuencaliente, Mazo, Puntallana, San Andrés, San José, San Pedro, and the south end of Santa Cruz.

In addition to the walk descriptions, there is lots of useful information for holidaying in La Palma - such as the Bonobus ticket system for the local buses - and about dragon trees.

The 56-page book is A5 size, with a card cover. The book is supplied in a tough A5 plastic sleeve.

Book first published 2009, updated December 2009.

ISBN 978-1-905333-10-3

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