Date: 5/17/2024 Day 133 Port: SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA, CANARY ISLANDS
Description: Discover gorgeous Santa Cruz de La
Palma with its colorful buildings, 18th Century mansions, and wrought-iron
balconies draped with lush bougainvillea, dramatic volcanic mountains, and
fertile green valleys set amid a pristine turquoise sea. Explore the star-shaped
17th Century Castillo de Santa Catarina fortress. Then visit the Moorish
influenced Iglesia de El Salvador to admire the luminous stained-glass windows.
Stroll along O’Daly Street browsing through lovely boutiques, antique and
artisan shops. Enjoy a glass of fine Canary Island wine in a jewel-like
setting.
Planned
Excursion: NORTH
ISLAND SIGHTS
4.0 Hours Strenuous Activity #SCZ-002
Marvel at
the exhilarating view from San Bartolo, a scenic lookout flanked by spectacular
canyons. See the unspoiled glory of a
massive laurel forest at Los Tilos, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Look for stunning local plants at Los Tilos,
including the Canary bellflower and the Strawberry Tree. Visit a rum distillery to learn how the sweet
spirit is made and relish a tasting. Admire
an array of brilliant, lava-created swimming pools at entrancing Charco Azul. Walk along the coast or simply absorb the
stunning sights of northern La Palma.
Today's Notes: Oh what a beautiful stop. This is where the European's go to escape winter. The coldest it gets in winter is the low 60's. It's perfect banana growing region along with sugar Cain. We had a lovely ride into the mountains and spectacular views along the coast road to a high overlook. We stopped at the Biosphere Reserve for about 45 minutes. It was time enough to take a pleasant although steep climb up the trail leading into the forest.
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