La Palma is one of the westernmost islands in the Canary Islands Archipelago and is locally known as "la isla bonita" (the beautiful island) for its lush vegetation and extraordinary natural beauties.

It covers an area of 706 sq. kilometers, reaching 2.426 metres above sea level and sustaining a stable population of around 80.000. Its deep green forests and the abundance of water, together with an important variety of flowers, contrast with the numerous volcanic cones, lava flows and basalt dikes, which account for its geological origin.

A rich culture full with tradition, gastronomy, handicrafts and folk music, partially inherited to its aboriginal inhabitants, partners with a variety of archeological, natural and architectural resources.

The tranquility and armony of the island rests on top of well-known assets as the Caldera de Taburiente, the Astronomical Observatory of El Roque de Los Muchachos, Los Tilos forest (declared World Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO) and the archaeological sites of La Zarza and Belmaco. The joys of its excellent hiking paths network and its black volcanic sand beaches should not be left unsaid.