At Alexandra Tour we are constantly thinking of ways to improve our clients' vacations in the Canary Islands. Therefore, we offer you a wide variety of day trips to the most exuberant corners of the archipelago. On this occasion, the island of La Palma, known by the nickname of "La Isla Bonita", will more than fulfill the idea of a natural paradise that many wish to inhabit. We invite you to discover the most important places of the island where, nature in all its magnitude awaits your presence. You can witness the dynamic of seduction of the waves with the cliffs, the breeze between the perfumed eucalyptus leaves ... however, it will not be enough for you to witness the natural phenomena, you will feel them in your skin thanks to the warm volcanic sand in your fingers, the humidity of the mountain and the seashore of the coast. Put all your senses on alert to catch each stimulus and take them as the best souvenir back home. We assure you that it will be an unforgettable experience
Our meeting point is Santa Cruz de La Palma. The capital of the island offers us a sneak peak of the beautiful panoramic that we will find during our trip. Upon disembarking you will be able to admire the beautiful views of the Risco de La Concepción, recently declared a Natural Monument. At its top, 400 meters high, is the chapel that houses the Virgin of La Concepción, and a viewpoint from which you can see the city in its fullness.
The next stop will be the Royal Insular Shrine of Our Lady of Las Nieves, patron saint of the island. Its 16th century altar is an impressive work of art, with elements covered in ancient silver and gold. In addition, we will find ourselves before the oldest Marian image of the Canary Islands, which, by the style of carving, dates from the 14th century. The Benahoarita aborigines were the fortunate ones who found this sculpture on the coasts, probably the result of the shipwreck of some ship
Leaving behind the city, we enter the heart of La Palma with the aim of discovering the magnificent treasure of the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente. This immense volcanic crater, formed 400,000 years ago, is covered with a forest that contains all kinds of native flora and fauna: laurisilva, pine, heather or willows are some examples of the plant species that we will find. On the other hand, there live small animals, most birds such as the kestrel or the blackbird, but there are also reptiles, such as lizards and “perenquenes”, or even small frogs. That’s why La Caldera de Taburiente is a space full of life where there is no lack of water. There are no shortage of natural sources of this precious commodity, which continues its course through ravines and forms waterfalls of great height. This is how this place, declared a World Biosphere Reserve, becomes an essential visit for the nature lover.
To not miss anything, we will visit different parts of the park stopping at their viewpoints. We will start with the Roque de los Muchachos, the highest point of the island. There, in addition to the wonderful panoramic view that its height offers us, we will admire the rock group that gives its name to the most symbolic natural monument of the island. After this stop we will have time to share our impressions and a delicious lunch in a small restaurant in the municipality of Puntagorda. In this way, we will enjoy the possibility of tasting the typical dishes of the island, as well as the traditional “almendrado”.
We will continue our journey through the viewpoints of El Time, an exceptional place from which to contemplate the ravine of Las Angustias and La Cumbrecita, where we can observe La Caldera de Taburiente from a totally different perspective. We will descend to find the refuge El Pilar, surrounded by a wooded recreational area where you can spend a good time resting. The last stop takes us to the Natural Park of Cumbre Vieja, where its cones stand out in a landscape of whimsical shapes created by the most varied volcanic materials. It is in this environment where the last eruption took place in the islands, Teneguía volcano in 1971, far from being terribly destructive, served as an object of study to scientists around the world and even became a tourist attraction during the short time it lasted.
Later, we will return to Santa Cruz de La Palma to embark back to Tenerife.
Our excursions are designed so that each person receives the best treatment, that is why they are carried out in groups of 10 to 16 people. With this it is ensured that you can listen without problems to the explanations of our guides, such as to shorten waiting times and make the route more fluid in general. We do not forget the quality of service that supports us. Our brand new vehicles are the most comfortable and safe, with a renewed fleet, we face each new season with enthusiasm and new ideas so that each experience is unrepeatable. Trust us to organize your vacation!
