Volcán de San Antonio (Mirador Astronómico)
Volcano and astronomical viewpoint in Fuencaliente, with a walk along the crater rim, a visitor centre and protected skies for stargazing.
The San Antonio Volcano, in the south of La Palma, has an astronomical viewpoint and a visitor centre about the island's volcanism. A roughly 20-minute trail runs along the crater rim, with views of the Teneguía volcano and the Fuencaliente coast. At night its clear, protected sky makes it one of the astrotourism spots of the Starlight Reserve.
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Bodegas Teneguía
Fuencaliente winery known for its volcanic Malvasía wines, with visits in southern La Palma.
Bodegas Teneguía
Fuencaliente winery known for its volcanic Malvasía wines, with visits in southern La Palma.
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Cuevas de Ajuy (Monumento Natural de Ajuy)
Sea caves and a black-sand beach after a short coastal path.
Cuevas de Ajuy (Monumento Natural de Ajuy)
Sea caves and a black-sand beach after a short coastal path.
Senderos de La Aldea
Senderos de La Aldea is the network of walking routes in the municipality of La Aldea de San Nicolás, in the west of Gran Canaria, promoted by its town council. It gathers more than 300 kilometres of paths arranged in four levels of difficulty, from easy to extreme, across a landscape of pronounced relief. The routes cross mountains, valleys, ravines and beaches within the municipal area.
Senderos de La Aldea
Senderos de La Aldea is the network of walking routes in the municipality of La Aldea de San Nicolás, in the west of Gran Canaria, promoted by its town council. It gathers more than 300 kilometres of paths arranged in four levels of difficulty, from easy to extreme, across a landscape of pronounced relief. The routes cross mountains, valleys, ravines and beaches within the municipal area.
Senderismo La Palma
Senderismo La Palma is a guided walking service on the island of La Palma, based in Los Llanos de Aridane. The routes it advertises include an interpretive geological walk around the Tajogaite volcano, the viewpoints of La Cumbrecita, a visit to the telescopes at the Roque de Los Muchachos and an astronomy tour built around stargazing. Activities are arranged by telephone, WhatsApp or email.
Senderismo La Palma
Senderismo La Palma is a guided walking service on the island of La Palma, based in Los Llanos de Aridane. The routes it advertises include an interpretive geological walk around the Tajogaite volcano, the viewpoints of La Cumbrecita, a visit to the telescopes at the Roque de Los Muchachos and an astronomy tour built around stargazing. Activities are arranged by telephone, WhatsApp or email.
Área Recreativa Presa de las Niñas
A Cabildo recreation and camping area beside the Las Niñas reservoir in Tejeda, inside the Nublo Rural Park, with pine woods, walking trails and barbecue spots.
Área Recreativa Presa de las Niñas
A Cabildo recreation and camping area beside the Las Niñas reservoir in Tejeda, inside the Nublo Rural Park, with pine woods, walking trails and barbecue spots.
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