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Published

24 Dec 2010

Edition

Second

ISBN

9781852846046

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.6cm

Weight

270g

Pages

240

Originally Published

24 Dec 2010

Walking on La Palma

The world's steepest island by Paddy Dillon

A handy guidebook for exploring La Palma in the Canary Isles that describes 45 routes consisting of both day walks and long distance trails including the GR130 and GR131. The routes vary in terrain ranging from trails in Caldera de Taburiente national park to mule tracks and pilgrim trails in Santa Cruz. Includes routes that suit all abilities. More...

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Seasons

best between November and May, as the summer months are too hot, but it can sometimes snow on the Read More... higher parts; spring is especially colourful

Centres

Santa Cruz de La Palma, Los Llanos, Fuencaliente, Refugio del Pilar, Tijarafe, Puntagorda, Read More... Garafía, Barlovento, Los Sauces, Puntallana and the mountain road

Difficulty

routes vary from short and easy to long, steep and strenuous; all are waymarked and signposted, Read More... and no special equipment is required beyond ordinary walking gear, except when snow lies on the highest mountains

Must See

Caldera de Taburiente national park, Roque de los Muchachos, Canary pine forest, laurisilva ‘cloud Read More... forest’, deep and rugged barrancos, GR130 around La Palma, GR131 over the highest mountains

Introduction
Location
Geology
Wildlife
National parks
The Fortunate Isles
Getting there
When to go
Accommodation
Health and safety
Food and drink
Language
Money
Communications
Walking on La Palma
Introduction
Getting there
Getting around
What to take
Waymarking and access
Maps
Food and drink
Tourist information offices
Emergencies
Using this guide

The Walks
1      Santa Cruz and Lomo de las Nieves
2      Fuentes de Las Breñas
3      Buenavista and Pico de las Ovejas
4      Santa Cruz and Montaña de Tagoja
5      Pico de la Nieve to Santa Cruz
6      Santa Cruz to Puerto de Tazacorte
7      El Paso to Refugio del Pilar
8 Refugio del Pilar to Santa Cruz
9      Refugio del Pilar to Playa del Hoyo
10   Refugio del Pilar to Playa del Hoyo or La Salemera
11   Refugio del Pilar and Pico Nambroque
12   Jedey to Tigalate
13   San Nicolás and Coladas de San Juan
14   Llanos del Jable and Coladas de San Juan
15   Pico Bejenado
16   La Cumbrecita to La Cancelita and Los Llanos
17   Barranco de las Angustias and Caldera de Taburiente
18   La Cumbrecita to Caldera de Taburiente
19   Caldera de Taburiente and Hoya Verde
20   Tijarafe and Porís de Candelaria
21    Tinizara to Piedras Altas and Tijarafe
22    La Traviesa: El Time to Briesta
23    La Traviesa: Briesta to Barlovento
24   La Zarza and Don Pedro
25    Roque del Faro to Garafía
26    Roque del Faro and Franceses
27    Roque del Faro to Roque de los Muchachos
28    Roque de los Muchachos to Puntagorda or Tijarafe
29    Pico de la Cruz to Barlovento
30    Pico de la Cruz to Los Sauces or Barlovento
31    Los Sauces and Los Tilos
32    Fuente de Olén to Las Lomadas
33    Fuente Vizcaína to La Galga
34    Pico de la Nieve to Puntallana or Tenagua
35   GR 130: Santa Cruz de La Palma to Mazo
36    GR 130: Mazo to Fuencaliente
37    GR 130: Fuencaliente to Los Llanos
38    GR 130: Los Llanos to Puntagorda
39    GR 130: Puntagorda to Garafía
40    GR 130: Garafía to Franceses
41    GR 130: Franceses to Los Sauces
42    GR 130: Los Sauces to Santa Cruz de La Palma
43    GR 131: Puerto de Tazacorte to Roque de los Muchachos
44    GR 131: Roque de los Muchachos to Refugio del Pinar
45    GR 131: Refugio del Pinar to Faro de Fuencaliente

Appendix A   Route Summary Table
Appendix B   Topographical Glossary
Appendix C   Useful Contacts