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La Palma, the island of walkers. The Footpath Network of La Palma interconnects the entire island territory by using the traditional paths trodden over the centuries by the island’s inhabitants.
Hikers will discover a huge variety of climates, relief and both natural and cultural landscapes on La Palma: from the warm coastal strip abounding in Euphorbia bushes, to the soaring peaks well over 2,000m in height where broom thrives – with traditional farmland, majestic pine forests and lush laurel woods in between.
This spectacular natural scenery, in which agriculture, grazing and forestry has become perfectly integrated, can be enjoyed from the island’s Footpath Network
Dispossessed and criminals in a valley of tears: marginality and beneficence in Santa Cruz de La Palma”, a journey through the future of the capital from an unusual point of view and separated from official history.
Santa Cruz de La Palma has enough episodes to rewrite its past from parameters that look at the events of its poor and beggars, its contagious patients, its prostitutes, slaves, sodomites and homosexuals, Protestants and false converted Jews processed by the Holy Office, of those who were executed or disgraced for their political, moral or religious ideas and publicly insulted as a lesson.
The route runs through several points in the historic center of Santa Cruz de La Palma, from the Cuevas del Degredo, where travelers suspected of contagion were isolated in quarantine (strategically located near the main port), to the Cuevas de Carias, in the which was collected from patients with elephantiasis.
The route will be conducted by the technician of the Department of Cultural Heritage of the City Council, Víctor Hernández Correa.
Approximate duration : 2h
Starting point : Plaza del Senderista S/C de La Palma (Plaza de España)
Distance : 2km
Arrival point : Plaza del Senderista S/C de La Palma (Plaza de España)
The starting point of this route is Roque Faro in Garafía, beginning with the PRLP9 about 2 km until connecting at the height of the Barranco de los Hombres with the PRLP 20 about 14 km that crosses the Integral Reserve of Pinar de Garafía and takes us to Briestas which is the end of the route. It is a physically demanding route due to its duration but of low difficulty.
Approximate duration : 4.5 hours (*departure will be at 7:00 a.m.) High Level
Starting point : Roque Faro
Distance : 16km
Arrival point : Briestas
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This route begins at sunset from Roque de Los Muchachos. The route will go through a section of the GR-131 “Ruta del Bastón” in the direction of Pico de La Cruz. We will see the changes in light that occur around us at nightfall, when the first stars will begin to shine and guide our path. During the tour there will be explanations about the fauna linked to the night and at the end of it there will be a small astrophotography practice, as well as an explanation of the sky from the Pico de La Cruz Sur Astronomical Viewpoint.
Note: For the activity of astrophotography, a camera with the possibility of long exposures (or trigger) is necessary, as well as a small tripod. If this type of camera is not available, the specialized monitors will obtain images that will be delivered to the participants via email several days after the end of the activity.
Approximate duration : 5 hours.
Starting point : Roque de Los Muchachos (Garafía) (2,426 masl) .
Arrival point : South slope of Pico de La Cruz (Astronomical Viewpoint Pico de La Cruz Sur) (Garafía) (2,351 masl).
Distance : 6 kilometers.
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Leaving the neighborhood of Las Tricias, this route takes us to the Northern Capital, Santo Domingo de Garafía. First, we will visit the Gofio de las Tricias Mill to cross one of the most charming places on the Island: the Dragos forest. de las Tricias and continue to Santo Domingo.
Approximate duration : 4h
Starting point : Las Tricias
Distance : 11.5km
Arrival point : Santo Domingo de Garafía
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The duration of the Route does not include the time of transportation to and from the Plaza del Senderista, meeting point of the S/C Festival of La Palma.
The appearance of the new volcano in La Palma has changed the landscape of the western part of the island. We will take a walk through the area with the help of a professional from INVOLCAN (VOLCANOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE CANARY ISLANDS).
Approximate duration : 4 hours.
Starting point : The route of this route will be decided days before the start of this route.
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This excursion covers the last section of “The Route of the Volcanoes”, passing by two of the youngest craters in the Canary Islands, the San Antonio volcano (1677) and the Teneguía volcano (1971). The excursion will begin with explanations from the modern solstitial and equinoctial marker of the San Antonio Volcano Astronomical Viewpoint. We will visit the archaeological site of Roque Teneguía, and then continue at sunset to the Fuencaliente Lighthouse. There, an astronomical observation will be made with the naked eye and with telescopes, giving importance to the constellations and celestial objects of the South.
During the tour there will be a small practice of landscape night photography.
Note: For the night photography activity, a camera with the possibility of long exposures (or trigger) and a small tripod is necessary. In case of not having this type of camera, the specialized monitors will obtain images that will be delivered to them via email.
Approximate duration: 4.5 hours
Starting point: San Antonio Volcano (650 masl)
Distance: 8.6 kilometers
Arrival point: Fuencaliente lighthouse (5 masl)
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Circle trail. Although in appearance, on the map, the path seems simple, it overcomes a significant difference in level and its route means significant physical effort, with more than 1,000 meters of difference in level and 5 hours of walking. Otherwise it is a clear and simple path.
Approximate duration : 5.5 hours. (*departure will be at 7:00 a.m.)
Starting point : Roque Faro (Garafía)
Distance : 18.4 kilometers.
Arrival point : Roque Faro (Garafía)
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This route runs along the GR 131 and coincides with the 2022 Transvulcania Half Marathon modality, except for the last section from the port of Tazacorte to the Llanos de Aridane. It runs through the Caldera de Taburiente National Park and the Barranco de Las Angustias Protected Landscape, it is extreme and recommended for athletes.
You have to prepare for the stage knowing that it involves great physical effort. Bring plenty of water, reserve food and clothing according to the time of year.
It runs through several levels of vegetation and microclimates of the Island. This route offers us an overwhelming landscape from the summit of the Island to the sea.
Approximate duration : 9.5h (*the departure will be at 7:00h) Very High level
Starting point : Roque de los Muchachos 2426 masl
Distance : 16.9km
Arrival point : Puerto de Tazacorte 0 masl
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This route ascends through a small open pine forest and poor undergrowth, along with roped lavas, volcanic tubes and archaeological remains, until reaching one of the best viewpoints in the National Park, and if the weather allows it, enjoy its views. Upon returning from the peak, the itinerary deviates at "El Rodeo" to descend to the area of La Cumbrecita.
Approximate duration : 4.5 hours.
Starting point : Valencia (El Paso) (1,150 masl).
Distance : 9.5 kilometers.
Arrival point : La Cumbrecita (El Paso) (1,250 masl).
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Leaving the Tinizara Refuge and crossing vineyards, we will enjoy the explanations of local producers who will explain the particularities of the cultivation of the vineyard, the pruning, and the entire process that winemaking entails. After crossing vineyards and pine forests, we will finish the route with a product tasting.
Approximate duration : 4 hours
Starting point : Tinizara Refuge
Distance : 3km
Arrival point : Cross Traviesa
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The route starts from the Plaza de El Jesús in the town of Tijarafe, where we will find gentle slopes going up and down as we go through a landscape that mixes the original thermophilic vegetation with crops and houses until we reach the "Mirador del Time", where we can observe a Panoramic view of the Aridane Valley with its urban core, surrounded by banana plantations, tropical fruits and the new volcano. The remaining descent, along a cobbled path, will take us to the Puerto de Tazacorte pier, and once there take a boat that will take us to the vicinity of the Cueva Bonita (Tijarafe) and thus enjoy its impressive marine landscapes.
Approximate duration : 5 hours, divided as follows: walking tour (3 hours) + boat ride to Cueva Bonita (2 hours).
Starting point : Plaza del Jesús (Tijarafe) (610 masl).
Distance : 24 kilometers, divided as follows: 8 kilometers of walking + 16 kilometers by boat.
Arrival point : Puerto de Tazacorte (5 masl).
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They say that in 1863 the cultivation of coffee came to La Palma for the first time, today it is a booming crop, and the Island has several crops and professionals in the sector. On this route we will learn more about the history of coffee, we will visit a coffee plantation in Gallegos and learn about the process of cultivation until the product is obtained to finish the route with a tasting by one of the most prestigious baristas on the Island.
Approximate duration : 4 hours
Starting point : Town of Barlovento
Distance : 8km
Arrival point : Gallegos neighborhood
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The route begins above the Montaña de Tagoja, at the intersection of our path, PR LP 3, with the main road that goes up to Roque de Los Muchachos. At this point, we will begin our journey, always descending and looking for the city of Sta. Cruz de La Palma, our final destination. Taking the Hoyo de Tagoja track, we will save the steep slope prevailing throughout the route, to reach the Barbuzano gallery, in Mirca.
We will continue descending through the Barranco del Dorador, where we will make a stop at a beekeeping farm. In this exploitation we will be able to see, in first person, why our island has such an extremely important autochthonous subspecies of bee, not only for obtaining honey as characteristic as ours, but also to understand how this subspecies of bee has adapted to a territory and a climate as changeable as the palmero.
We will continue descending until the end of our route, after more than 8 kilometers of travel, in Santa Cruz de La Palma, our starting point.
Approximate duration : 4 hours.
Starting point : Tagoja Mountain (Puntallana) (1,050 masl).
Distance : 8.2 kilometers.
Arrival point : Santa Cruz de La Palma (10 masl).
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This Route follows the GR 130, starting from the town of Mazo until reaching the neighborhood of Montes de Luna. The route is very comfortable and pleasant with a profile that is not demanding and easy. In Montes de Luna they will receive us and explain how a goat farm works, from breeding and feeding to milking and how the cheese making process is. At the end we can enjoy a tasting of this product that is so ours.
Approximate duration : Trail 3:15 h approx + 1h visit farm and cheese factory
Starting point : Town of Mazo
Distance : 10km
Arrival point : Montes de Luna
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The duration of the Route does not include the time of transportation to and from the Plaza del Senderista, meeting point of the S/C Festival of La Palma.
