Posts with category La Palma
The Canary Islands are a land of crafts. Crafted by women and men with nothing but their own hands, scarce resources and a lot of imagination. Utensils, clothing, instruments and accessories: all are true works of art. These objects are part of the island’s living history, preserved to this day.
A bit of history
From the fifteenth century onwards, Read full article
If you’re searching for an utterly idyllic holiday in the Canary Islands, here’s what you need to do. Decide your plans, pick your activities, and – crucially – find the best room. Because you deserve a rest, and a major dose of luxury. That’s precisely why our suites at Princess Hotels & Resorts in Tenerife, Read full article
‘Even the past can be changed’. So goes the quote from French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre, perfectly capturing how important archaeology remains to us today. The Canary Islands are relatively young in geological terms. But be that as it may, this science just keeps revealing new discoveries, changing how we think about the archipelago’s ancient settlers. Read full article
There is no need to include animal products to enjoy a varied, nutritious and delicious diet. These four vegan recipes are not only easy to make, but truly tasty too. Are you ready to try them?
Vegan pasta and pesto
Step 1: The pesto
To make the pesto, Read full article
The Canary Islands are a paradise of sun, beach and nature. The great year-round weather makes the archipelago the ideal place for tourists who want to enjoy sport while on holiday.
The many beaches and the characteristics of the wind and seabed make the islands one of the best destinations in Europe for playing or learning water sports. Read full article
The Canary Islands: a rural paradise. For decades, the land has been the livelihood of many families, and this is keenly felt in the islands’ villages. Although times have evolved and the farming sector is no longer such a large part of the economy, agriculture, and organic agriculture in particular, has taken on strength. Read full article
In some places of the Canary Islands, especially in rural areas, they celebrate a rather peculiar kind of Halloween: Día de Finados.
For those who don’t know, the word “finados” is synonymous with the deceased, so on 31 October, on the eve of All Saints’ Day, homes in the archipelago celebrate the memory of their dead by gathering with family and sharing stories, Read full article
For many years, Fuente Santa (Holy Spring) was practically a legend. It was said that Fuencaliente, La Palma, was home to healing water. Water that could cure any type of illness. A kind of spa enjoyed by the locals and Spanish settlers until the 17th century, when a volcano took it away. It wasn’t until the early 2000s that it was found again. Read full article
The Canary Islands are an ideal family holiday destination. And our Princess Hotels & Resorts in the Canary Islands offer the perfect accommodation, where the kids can have fun all day long while their parents enjoy a well-deserved rest.
You’ll find all sorts of entertainment in the hotels, with games and crafts for the little ones to get busy with and a mini disco for more non-stop fun. Read full article
Are you on holiday in La Palma and want to see the most recent active volcano in the Canary Islands? Specialised companies offer guided tours to the area closest to the eruption, while observing every safety measure. An unforgettable experience, not only because of the majesty of the cone and its cliffs, Read full article
