Excursion An evening of salt and lava - volcano hike with dinner tour at Santa Cruz De La Palma

Discover Fuencaliente, or Hot Spring, on the island of La Palma on this full day (seven hours) adventure that includes hiking, fine dining, and stargazing. Fuencaliente is the volcanic home of a marine reserve, local wines, hiking trails, beaches and coves of black sand, salt flats, and pine forests offering you a multiplicity of unforgettable experiences.

Embark from the pier and board your coach for the 50-minute drive to Fuencaliente, the southernmost municipality on the island of La Palma. Visit the magnificent San Antonio Volcano. Stop by the Visitor Center where you can learn the volcano's ancient secrets, then walk along the crater's rim.

Next take an easy eight-kilometer hike down to Teneguia Volcano. Discover the still-active Fuencaliente Lighthouse, built in 1985 to replace the original lighthouse that began service in 1903. An interpretation center for the La Palma Marine Reserve is located within the keeper's house. Discover the adjacent salt pans that offer a delightful visual contrast, their gleaming white against the black volcanic soil around them. Sea salt is still harvested in the traditional manner every summer at these salinas. While here, be sure to take in the extraordinary panoramic view of the south volcanic area.

Just in time to satisfy your appetite, make your way to the restaurant that is adjacent to the lighthouse. Savor a multi-course gourmet dinner served with the wines of La Palma. Listen as your starlight guide explains the relationship between the extensive menu, the planets, and the stars. After dinner, follow your guide outside to the telescopes that await you and observe the dark sky over La Palma. The island was declared a Starlight Reserve 15 years ago, successfully protecting it from light pollution.

Reboard your coach for the return trip to the pier in Santa Cruz de la Palma

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: San Antonio Volcano and Visitor Center, Teneguia Volcano, Fuencaliente Lighthouse, the salt flats, Fuencaliente restaurant, the starlit sky over La Palma

Note

Please note: This excursion is not recommended for guests with limited mobility. Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended. Sunscreen for the daytime activities is recommended.