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La Palma Airport Index

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Aena’s financial results of 2015 New personal shopper service Barcelona-El Prat, best airport in Total revenue in 2015 increased to 3,518 available at Adolfo Suarez Madrid- Southern Europe million euros (+11.1% compared to 2014), of Barajas Airport, terminal T4S Barcelona-El Prat Airport received the award of which commercial revenue (Commercial plus Customized advisory service is available in best airport in Southern Europe presented by Off-Terminal) accounts for 26.1%. different languages (Spanish, English, French, Skytrax in the framework of the World Airport The ordinary commercial revenue grew by Italian and Japanese) to make purchases quickly Awards 2016 on March 17th. 14.9% compared to 2014, due to the new and conveniently, with recommendations on The airport also received this award in 2011, contracts and the implementation of the new products and services that can be found in the 2012 and 2014. commercial strategy. terminal T4S. Passengers can also benefit from assistance with customs formalities and tax Aena’s EBITDA in 2015 was 2,098 M€, +12.4% management. over 2014. The service can be requested prior the arrival Consolidated net profit stood at 833 million at the airport in many ways: euros (74.2% increase compared to 2014) due to the very positive evolution of the business • By email: [email protected] and financial results. • In our App Cash flow reached 1,629 million euros, a • Aena’s website: www.aena.es significant increase vs. 2014 (1,346 million euros) , representing a 21% increase. • By phone: (+34) 646 684 054 Aena also consolidated the positive trend in • Or at the information desk available at T4S passenger traffic and reached 207.4 Mpax in 2015, +5.9% more than in 2015. Aena will attend Routes Europe in As a result, the Board of Directors proposed, Vanessa Requena for the first time, at the General Shareholders Kraköw, Poland from 23 to 26 April Head of the Cabinet Barcelona El-Prat Airport Meeting the distribution of 2.71 euros dividend Our Airline Customer Relations and Airport per share. Marketing Team hope to see you in our stand nº N HNS4 in the Routes Europe event. New Routes PagePagePage

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Traffic by Airport

Q1 2016 Q1 2016

Airport Change Change. % Passengers Change Change. % Q1/16 - Q1/15 Q1’16 - Q1’15 Airport Passengers Q1/16 - Q1/15 Q1’16 - Q1’15

01 AS Madrid-Barajas 10,969,641 1,163,198 11.9% 26 Zaragoza 93,766 1,957 2.1% 02 Barcelona-El Prat 8,490,875 1,176,537 16.1% 27 Murcia-San Javier 90,076 23,982 36.3% 03 Gran Canaria 3,259,997 356,484 12.3% 28 Melilla 72,342 -1,872 -2.5% 04 Tenerife South 2,705,203 233,689 9.5% 29 San Sebastian 54,296 1,880 3.6% 05 Malaga-Costa del Sol 2,623,529 403,643 18.2% 30 Valladolid 44,744 8,145 22.3% 06 Palma de Majorca 2,522,053 380,274 17.8% 31 El Hierro 36,356 3,018 9.1% 07 Alicante-Elche 2,040,684 369,261 22.1% 32 Pamplona 32,800 690 2.1% 08 Lanzarote 1,546,649 136,752 9.7% 33 Reus 22,263 -4,930 -18.1% 09 Fuerteventura 1,341,273 189,385 16.4% 34 La Gomera 8,123 1,568 23.9% 10 Valencia 1,057,586 151,519 16.7% 35 Vitoria 7,916 6,602 502.4% 11 Seville 981,254 115,833 13.4% 36 Leon 5,024 809 19.2% 12 Tenerife North 967,797 154,849 19.0% 37 Badajoz 3,819 -3,641 -48.8% 13 Bilbao 901,857 98,211 12.2% 38 Logroño 3,546 671 23.3% 14 Santiago 498,481 93,865 23.2% 39 Salamanca 3,101 -681 -18.0% 15 Ibiza 450,080 66,193 17.2% 40 Cordoba 1,440 -282 -16.4% 16 La Palma 265,194 32,797 14.1% 41 Sabadell 1,002 306 44.0% 17 Asturias 239,013 28,380 13.5% 42 Ceuta/Helipuerto 625 289 86.0% 18 A Coruña 227,170 -1,488 -0.7% 43 Burgos 558 -2,419 -81.3% 19 Menorca 213,204 41,040 23.8% 44 Albacete 440 23 5.5% 20 Vigo 194,159 54,170 38.7% 45 Madrid-Cuatro Vientos 430 -158 -26.9% 21 FGL Granada-Jaen 176,066 20,216 13.0% 46 Son Bonet 363 122 50.6% 22 Girona 175,778 8,166 4.9% 47 Algeciras /Helipuerto 47 36 327.3% 23 Almeria 149,915 41,918 38.8% 48 Huesca-Pirineos 14 6 75.0% 24 SB Santander 144,892 12,430 9.4% Total 42,742,150 5,382,106 14.4% 25 Jerez de la Frontera 116,709 18,663 19.0% Source: Aena Statistics Page

Airlines Ranking

Q1 2015 Q1 2016 Airline Change Change. % Passengers Passengers Market Share Q1/16 - Q1/15 Q1/16 - Q1/15

01 Ryanair 5,491,901 7,244,986 17.0% 1,753,086 31.9% 02 Iberia Group 4,946,561 5,824,630 16.2% 776,742 12.6% 03 Vueling 3,414,671 3,687,782 13.6% 878,069 17.8% 04 Air Europa 3,174,976 3,679,630 8.6% 273,111 8.0% 05 easyJet 2,256,639 2,339,537 5.5% 82,898 3.7% 06 TUI Group 1,612,337 1,630,956 4.3% 290,558 18.9% 07 Lufthansa Group 1,367,148 1,620,617 3.5% 61,306 4.3% 08 Air Berlin Group 1,482,697 1,335,937 3.5% -136,344 -8.4% 09 Thomas Cook Group 1,032,205 1,335,121 3.3% 87,873 6.7% 10 Norwegian 1,175,290 1,229,487 3.1% 302,916 29.3% Total Top 10 Airlines

25,954,425 29,928,683 78.5% 4,370,215 15.0%

Other Airlines

11,405,619 12,813,467 21.5% 1,011,891 12.4%

Total Aena 37,360,044 42,742,150 100% 5,382,106 14.4%

Iberia Group: Iberia, Iberia Express and Air Nostrum Air Berlin Group: Air Berlin and Niki TUI Group: Thomson Airways, TUIfly, Jetairfly, TUIfly Nordic, Arkefly and Corsair Lufthansa Group: Lufhtansa, Eurowings, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss and Austrian Airlines Thomas Cook Group: , Thomas Cook UK, Thomas Cook Scandinavian and Thomas Cook Belgium

Source: Aena Statistics Page

Market Ranking I

Q1 2015 Q1 2016 Country Change Change. % Passengers Passengers Market Share Q1/16 - Q1/15 Q1/16 - Q1/15

01 12,618,328 14,456,050 33.8% 1,837,722 14.6% 02 5,195,919 6,227,300 14.6% 1,031,381 19.8% 03 4,181,540 4,684,848 11.0% 503,308 12.0% 04 Italy 2,109,368 2,423,470 5.7% 314,102 14.9% 05 France 1,992,753 2,170,450 5.1% 177,697 8.9% 06 Holland 1,119,697 1,273,958 3.0% 154,261 13.8% 07 Switzerland 931,851 1,069,540 2.5% 137,689 14.8% 08 Belgium 992,561 1,041,522 2.4% 48,961 4.9% 09 Sweden 717,779 795,697 1.9% 77,918 10.9% 10 Portugal 636,549 678,959 1.6% 42,410 6.7% Total Top 10 Countries

30,496,345 34,821,794 81.5% 4,325,449 14.2%

Other Countries

6,863,699 7,920,356 18.5% 1,056,657 15.4% Total Aena 37,360,044 42,742,150 100% 5,382,106 14.4%

Source: Aena Statistics Page

Market Ranking II

Q1 2015 Q1 2016 Region Change Change. % Passengers Passengers Market Share Q1/16 - Q1/15 Q1/16 - Q1/15

01 Spain 12,618,328 14,456,050 33.8% 1,837,722 14.6% 02 Europe 21,527,134 24,670,395 57.7% 3,143,261 14.6% 03 Latinamerica 1,571,174 1,773,002 4.1% 201,828 12.8% 04 Africa 608,298 669,450 1.6% 61,152 10.1% 05 Middle East 476,034 570,233 1.3% 94,199 19.8% 06 Northamerica 478,240 524,129 1.2% 45,889 9.6% 07 Asia and others 80,836 78,891 0.2% -1,945 -2.4% Total Aena 37,360,044 42,742,150 100% 5,382,106 14.4%

Source: Aena Iceland and Guangzhou Page

Short Haul Route: Iceland

General Overview 11,922 km2 of large glaciers and near 200 active volcanoes shape this country known as “The Land of Fire and Ice”. One of the most famous glaciers is Snæfellsjökull, used as the entry point for the characters of Julio Verne’s famous book “Journey to the centre of the earth”. Its beautiful landscapes has also been featured in the popular HBO series “Game of Thrones”. Located in the North-Atlantic ocean just below the Artic Circle, Iceland is also the land of light and darkness: long summer days with nearly 24 hours of sunshine and short winter days with few hours of daylight. Take a stroll in the midnight sun in summer, it is something that you will never forget. Iceland is well known for its Aurora Borealis, but there is more, from caves to tubes with lava formations which allow you to connect with nature. Also try outdoor bathing or bathing in geothermal pools. Húsavík. Picture source: Íslandsstofa, Promote Iceland Surfing, super jeeping, snowmobiling, whale whatching, salmon fishing, hiking, ice climbing, Potential Routes Another interesting all year round destination is The . According to Skyscanner river rafting, kayaking, caving, horseback riding, Recently Icelandair announced scheduled there where 7,300 searches to Gran Canaria or diving are some of the exciting activities flights from Reykjavik to Madrid and Barcelona and 6,500 to Tenerife South in 2015. that you can enjoy all year round. from June to September. Both cities are an Icelandic culture has been shaped by isolation all year round destination that had 158,652 Please, do not hesitate to ask us for a tailor and the extreme forces of nature. These searches with 11,366 redirections in the made business case. We have an atractive conditions have created a resilient people, case of Madrid and 236,977 searches with Incentive Scheme and will provide Marketing where family ties are close, the sense of 18,360 redirections in the case of Barcelona Support to promote the new routes. according to Skyscanner. This demonstrates tradition is strong, and the bond with nature is Check this information on our website by that there is still room to establish a scheduled tight. clicking here. route all year round. Iceland and Guangzhou Page

Long Haul Route: Guangzhou

General overview Guangzhou, known formerly as Canton, is China’s busiest transport and trade hub and the third largest city in the country, after Beijing and Shanghai. With a population of about 14 million people, Guangzhou is also the center of one of the most populous metropolitan agglomerations on Earth — the Pearl River Delta Economic Zone- which has an estimated population of 57.6 million people. A giant metropolis, Guangzhou is home to gleaming skyscrapers and leafy alleys, the old and the new, the tradition and the modernity of China. Its history as a strategic trade port to the South China Sea and its closeness to Hong Kong and Macau have afforded Guangzhou a culturally diverse population, which have resulted in its unique lifestyle, extraordinary cuisine and tremendous wealth. Source: jo.sau (Flickr) [CC BY 2.0], Wikimedia Commons and Tourspain The city is famous for the China Import and Potential Routes Tourspain has an office in Guangzhou that Export Fair (commonly known as the Canton Spain has no direct flight connection with can help airlines in their analysis of potential Fair) — the largest trade fair in the world, Guangzhou. However, in 2015, 137,000 routes. which sees thousands of international visitors passengers flew directly from Beijing to Incentive Scheme for 2016 flocking to Guangzhou twice a year. Thus from Madrid and Barcelona3, whilst 576,749 indirect 2013 to 2015 Guangzhou ranked as the top passengers flew from all mainland China to The 1.9% decrease in airport charges, the best commercial city in China, according to Spain, of which 39,846 started their journey in new route Incentive Scheme that rewards Forbes. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. connections to new destinations and the Marketing Support to promote the new routes In 2015, Guangzhou Baiyun International Additionally, in 2015 there were more than added to the major traffic potential make this Airport (CAN) was China’s third busiest and 100.000 indirect passengers from Latinamerica route very attractive. world’s 17th busiest airport by passenger to Guangzhou that could be captured by traffic, with a record passenger volume of 55.2 connecting through Spain thanks to its high Check this information in the Price Guide 2016 2 million travelers . connectivity, absence of transit visa and by clicking here. 2 Airports Council International 1 Hong Kong Trade Development Council cultural and language links. 3 Aena, Total direct passengers (roundtrip), 2015 Public Holidays in Spain Page

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Would you like to know some curiosities about Barcelona main tourist attractions and famous landmarks?

1. La Sagrada Familia 2. The Gothic Quarter and Barcelona 3. Church of Santa María del Mar cathedral

Five generations have already witnessed The Gothic Quarter used to be the perimeter The church is one of the landmarks of the temple’s rise in Barcelona. Construction of Barcino, a former Roman colony. It got the Barcelona. The design is unique and was continues today and is hoped to be completed name “Gothic Quarter” in the 20th century. revolutionary for the time in which it was built. in 2026 (the centennial of Gaudí’s death). It seems like a fortress with its monumental The Gothic Quarter is full of “plazas” and towers. When completed, it will reach 170 meters, hidden nooks and crannies, be sure to explore which is intended to be one meter less than all of them. Did you know that the church of Santa Maria Barcelona’s highest point, Montjuïc hill. del Mar, together with Mallorca Cathedral, has Most of the sights at the Gothic Quarter are the most spacious interior of any three-nave The project was first commissioned for concentrated around the Cathedral of Saint European Gothic church? Francisco Del Vilar, but after creative Eulalia. Probably the best part of the cathedral disagreements he dropped the site and it was is the 14th-century cloister. It is home to The novel “La catedral del mar” (Cathedral of passed over to Gaudí. a flock of white geese whose ancestors the Sea) by Ildefonso Falcones, describes the have lived here for five centuries. How they time during the construction of the cathedral. The holy place was built to be seen from originally came here remains a mystery and After you read this bestseller book, you will see all points of the city. It has glass mosaics at they are certainly an unusual feature for the Gothic quarter with different eyes. its highest points, when reflected by sun or a cathedral. Various legends say that they moonlight, act as beacons to guide sailors represent the virginity of St. Eulalia. home.

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Would you like to know some curiosities about Barcelona main tourist attractions and famous landmarks?

4. Palau de la Música 5. Las Ramblas 6. Tibidabo

Palau de la Música Catalana was built between The curious fact about this landmark is that A magnificent view and a wonderful way to 1905 and 1908 by the architect Lluís there is not just one Rambla but actually five. enjoy your evening. Tibidabo peak is home to Domènech i Montaner and financed by popular The popular promenade is 1.2 kilometres two major points of interest: the mountain's subscription. long and it splits in five different bouvelards: soaring cathedral and it's fun-filled amusement Rambla de Canaletes, Rambla dels Estudis, park. The Palau de la Música Catalana is an Rambla de les Flors, Rambla dels Caputxins architectural jewel of Catalan Art Nouveau The name “Tibi-dabo” is, according to the Bible, and Rambla de Santa Mònica. and the only concert venue in this style to be a passage in which Satan tries to make Jesus listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (4th The other surprising fact is that Barcelona’s fall into temptation. He said to him: "Haec December 1997). most famous pedestrian street was in the past omnia tibi dabo si cadens adoraberis me", In a stream of water that flowed down from the English "I will give you all you can see if you The building is designed around a central mountains to the Mediterranean sea. kneel". which in the end means “I will give you metal structure covered with glass, which all you want”. exploits natural light to make masterpiece into A stroll down Las Ramblas ends just in front a magical music box which brings together all of Christopher Columbus Monument. But, did the decorative arts: sculpture, mosaic, stained you know that the sculpture doesn’t point glass and ironwork. to America? There are several theories on where does the finger point: it is said that the destination is Algeria, while others believe that is a quarter in Palma de Mallorca town called ‘Geneva’, coincidentally, the Italian city with the same name is where Columbus was born. Source: Aena Curious facts Page

Would you like to know some curiosities about Barcelona main tourist attractions and famous landmarks?

7. Park Güell 8. Casa Milá (La Pedrera) 9. Casa Batlló

Eusebi Güell gave Gaudí the assignment of The Casa Milá got the nickname "Quarry" It is also known among locals as the "House drawing up plans to develop an estate for well- because of the unusual construction. The large of Bones," Casa Batlló seems to have been off families on a large property he had acquired stone slabs were first mounted to the facade designed with the shapes of organic forms in in the zone known popularly as the Muntanya and then processed by the craftsmen. The mind. The goal was to avoid using any straight Pelada bare mountain. The complex conditions construction was also groundbreaking. The lines, and the roof is said to be shaped like the to sale the plots, the lack of a suitable house has a natural ventilation system, which arched back of a dragon. transport system and the highly exclusive makes air conditioning unnecessary and in Casa Batlló was originally bought by the character of the development all made it Gaudi's plans and elevator was included. Batlló family because of its location, and they unviable. The park thus became a large private Gaudi designed the Casa Milá inspired by the had plans to demolish it and build something garden, used for public events authorized by shapes of nature: as a result, not a single less gaudy. Antoni Gaudi convinced them Güell. straight angle can be found in the building. that a simple restoration would do the trick, Thanks to the work of Friends of Gaudí, Park The highlight of Casa Milà is undoubtedly the fortunately. Güell was opened to the public in 1963 and is roof. Not only the overwhelming view of the Quite apart from its artistic value, the building a public park much appreciated by Barcelona’s city attracts the eyes of the visitors, but also is extremely functional, in a way that is much inhabitants, as well as a major focus of the chimneys, ventilation shafts and stairwells more typical of the present than of the past. attraction for visitors. It was recognised as with their fanciful colors and shapes leave a There are even those who see elements in it an artistic monument in 1969 and declared a memorable imprint in the imagination of the which are precursors of the vanguard of late UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. privileged tourist. In fact, some chimneys look 20th century architecture. like soldiers, who watch over the roof. Güell wanted to recreate the British parks, that is why he named it Park Güell, in English. Source: Aena Curious facts Page

Would you like to know some curiosities about Barcelona main tourist attractions and famous landmarks?

10. La Boquería Market and some icons of 11. Sant Jordi’s Day is the Catalan Valentine’s 12. Barcelona is the only city that received a catalan gastronomy Day Royal Gold Medal for architecture

La Boquería (Mercat de Sant Josep de la Saint George Day, knwon in Spanish as “Día Barcelona is the first and only city that Boqueria) is Barcelona's best-known market de Sant Jordi”, is also called the Day of the received a Royal Gold Medal for architecture in and one of Europe's largest and most famous Rose, which in Spanish means “Día de la Rosa”, 1999. food markets. This is a place where to spend an because of the amount of roses that one can This honor for architecture is awarded annually hour or so feasting the senses and where you find all over the city. The story of Sant Jordi since 1848, by the Royal Institute of British will find foods of all varieties and nationalities says that he slayed the dragon of Montblanc Architects on behalf of the British monarch, under one roof. before it ate a beautiful princess. Due to this in recognition of an individual’s or group’s romantic act, Sant Jordi Day is celebrated as a Here you are some examples of catalan cuisine: substantial contribution to international sentimental celebration. architecture. Pa Amb Tomaquet (Pan Con Tomate): Bread The tradition is to exchange gifts between rubbed with fresh tomatoes and drizzled with The city’s architecture has had a huge sweethearts, loved ones and friends on the oil and salt. A true Catalan staple. influence on many contemporary architects 23rd April. The man gives a rose to a woman around the world. Escalivada: A warm side dish of grilled as a sign of love, and the women gives a book, vegetables skinned and de-seeded and served as a sign for eternal love in return. So in a way, with oil. Barcelona integrates Book Day into their own Escudellla: Catalan stew made with a piece of Valentine's Day. meat, beans, potatoes and cabbage. Butifarra: An uncured spiced sausage with similarities to Cumberland sausage. Source: Aena Discover La Palma Airport Page

Sun & beach, relax, nature, sports…

Located 8 kilometres outside , it is a modern airport fully equipped to contribute to the economic growth and development of tourism in the region it serves. Traffic is above all domestic, altough international traffic has its origins and destinations mainly to Germany, the and United Kingdom. At La Palma airport, important developments has been made to the infraestructure - a new terminal building, a control tower and an extended apron - in order to adapt the aiport’s capacity to air traffic demands.

General Airport Facts Passenger Profile

Summer: 07:00-20:30 (UTC) Timetable Winter: 08:00-21:30 (UTC) % Runway 01/19 (2,200 x 45 m.) 53 47% Man Woman

Arrivals: 6 Nationality Runway capacity Departures: 6 Residence Total: 10 53% La Palma Arrivals: 1,400 - 370 No Terminal Capacity Sch Pax/h Departures: 960 - 720 No % % Sch 68 32 Spanish Foreign 16% 31% Total: 13 Rest of Spain Foreign Types: 1 A330 Commercial 1 B767 Age Reason of the Journey Aviation Parking 4 B757 stands 100% 5 B737 50% 80% 1 ATR 40% 60% 30% 40% 20% Check the unserved routes 10% 20% Potential routes at The Route Shop Profile 0 3% 17% 42% 31% 7% 0 19% 21% 44% 16%

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La Palma, symbol of “slow travel”

Are you a “slow traveller”? Welcome to the slow travel paradise. The expression “hurry up” doesn’t belong to La Palma. Instead, we use expressions such as “relaxation” or “tranquillity”. Enjoy the island, the traditions but, above all, its gentle pace. La Palma island It is one of the seven Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically the most north- western one. Stretching over 708 square kilometres and reaching up to 2,426 metres above sea level, its visitors tend to give it the nickname “La Isla Bonita” (the beautiful island) At this altitude lies the GRANTECAN, the largest telescope in the world, just above the Caldera de Taburiente national park. Its unique topography, untouched nature and kind people surprise both islanders and visitors, making up a tourism product strongly characterized by its authenticity and which is highly appreciated by the different tourist markets. A holiday destination which makes everybody come back. La Palma is worth a visit, no doubt about it. Reasons to visit La Palma The fact that it does not take you long to drive from the mountains down to the sea. The fact that going around the island is comfortable and relatively easy. The expression “traffic jam” is totally unknown for us. However, taking the peculiar island topography into account , do not forget that you will find roads full of curves or even narrow ones. There is no highway. La Los Tilos waterfall Palma’s beaches are not overcrowded. Discover our treasures. Text source: Turismo de La Palma Picture source: Promotur Visit La Palma, La Isla Bonita Page

Leisure for everyone and for every moment

Experience La Palma by sea To admire the beauty of the island from the sea is an unique experience. From the ocean, you can be witness to its beautiful rugged coastline and discover hidden gems which can only be appreciated from the sea. Every week the island welcomes thousands of cruise passengers from all over the world who, anxious to make the best of their visit, explore corners and markets, taste the delicious cuisine, and buy the local products. Or simply go for a relaxing walk through the island’s capital, lie on the beach, or just spend some time savouring a glass of wine in any of the nearby wine cellars. A brief but quite intensive visit. You can enjoy your visit even more by taking part of a boat trip or going diving. Discover black sand beaches Beat the summer heat by dipping in the Atlantic Ocean! You can choose between a black sand beach or a natural seawater swimming-pool. The beaches at Los Cancajos (Breña Baja), Puerto Naos (Los Llanos de Aridane), El Puerto (Tazacorte), Bajamar (Breña Alta), Zamora (Fuencaliente), La Veta (Tijarafe), Nogales (Puntallana), and the natural seawater swimming-pools at La Fajana in Barlovento or Charco Azul (San Andrés y Sauces) are all good options.

La Zamora beach

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Inland Active tourism & Sports

Discover La Palma from the air If La Palma is a spectacular island from the sea, it is no less spectacular from the air. While paragliding look down and admire the tiny volcanes, the tiny pine trees, the crystal-clear water kissing the black sand shore…Let trade winds caress your face and your legs relax as your feet contact the black sand. Discover a vault of heaven full of stars, everybody’s right to admire it. Undoubtedly, La Palma’s clean and clear night sky is one of its many symbols. It has attracted astronomers and amateurs who are willing to unveil the Universe’s mysteries and secrets at La Palma’s highest point: the Roque de los Muchachos. This has permitted the declaration of la Palma as the first Starlight Reserve/ Holiday Destination in the world. Discover La Palma by feet If La Palma is a spectacular island from the sea and the air, it is no less spectacular with your feet well planted on the ground. A great number of active leisure firms will give you the opportunity to go cycling around the island, to climb its cliffs, to go deep inside its bowels or to travel its ravines. And the wonderful experience of hiking across the island deserves a special mention.

Llanos de El Jable

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Historical & Cultural Heritage

Discover cultural, historical and artistic Discover wine and traditional cuisine heritage on La Palma from La Palma Did you know that La Palma has got an An island worth admiring like La Palma has to important cultural, historical and artistic have an admirable cuisine. Surely there are heritage? Yes, it does! The spectacular plenty of good things in your life to drink a altarpiece of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria toast to, and that deserves a delicious wine of church (Tijarafe), the sculpture of the Patron superb quality. Opt for a wine from La Palma. Saint of La Palma at the Real Santuario de Red, white, rosé, sweet wines or wine “de tea”, Nuestra Señora de las Nieves (Santa Cruz that is, stored in barrels made of wood from de La Palma), the small Santa Lucía chapel Canary pines (called “tea” and pronounced tay- and its surroundings (Puntallana), the church ah. Thus the name of the wine) choose your of nuestra Señora de la Luz and its peculiar favourite! We really have got a good reason to symmetry (Garafía) or the paintings on the drink a toast: it’s heart-shaped and its name is outside of the main façade of Nuestra Señora composed of two words: La Palma. Cheers! de Bonanza church (El Paso) are some of the Chicharrones, papas arrugadas, mojos, wines, churches on La Palma which are well worth confectionery, fruit… choose your own menu. taking a photo. Please, don’t forget the Flemish paintings and sculptures inside. Or the manor house Casa Salazar or the wooden balconies in Santa Cruz de La Palma, the Casa Luján in Puntallana, the architectural site in Argual or the pretty traditional Canary- style houses all over the island are some of the best examples of the La Palma’s architectural heritage.

Los Indianos festival

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