01/11/2026
☀️ Spotlight on La Palma ☀️
Carly from TUI and Martin from the La Palma tourist board stopped by this week for some quick-fire training! We really value our supplier partner visits, ensuring we're kept in the know and continue to offer you the best of the best for your next holiday.
La Palma is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt islands in the Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa. Unlike some of the busier Canary Islands, La Palma offers a much more peaceful and authentic island experience. It is the perfect destination for those looking to escape the crowds, enjoy the outdoors and discover a different side of the Canaries.
So what's La Palma best known for?
🌋 Incredible scenery created by the island's volcanic history, including the active Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge
🌌 Some of the world's best stargazing! The island is internationally recognised for its exceptionally clear, dark skies, making it one of the best places in the world to admire the cosmos
🌿 Unlike the drier landscapes found on some other Canary Islands, La Palma is known for its lush forests, pine trees, deep valleys and spectacular mountain scenery. A beautiful backdrop for hiking the many kilometres of walking trails the island offers
🏖️ Beautiful black sand beaches, perfect for those relaxing sunbathing days and walks along the shore
🏘️ Charming traditional villages, with the absence of mass tourism allowing for more authentic experiences. Visit picturesque towns such as Santa Cruz de La Palma, with its colourful colonial architecture, cobbled streets and lovely waterfront
🍽️ Delicious local cuisine, with lots of opportunities to try traditional food, fresh fish, local cheeses, tropical fruits and wines all produced on the island
☀️ A pleasant year-round climate, making La Palma an appealing destination to visit no matter the season
🌺 An abundance of nature and wildlife to discover, such as the island's unique plant life, beautiful botanical surroundings and protected natural areas, including the spectacular Caldera de Taburiente National Park
Did you know? TUI run a weekly flight from Gatwick to La Palma!✈️