GUIDED TOUR OF THE NEW VOLCANO DE LA PALMA CRATER

VISIT TO THE NEW VOLCANO DE LA PALMA

A guided excursion that will take you close to the crater of the new volcano of Cumbre Vieja, the Tajogaite

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE LAST VOLCANO OF LA PALMA CLOSE UP

Discovering the volcanoes of the island of La Palma in the company of a local guide is definitely an opportunity that you cannot miss! Knowing its history, its geology, its secrets and mysteries that you will not easily find on traditional guides, will make you fall in love with La Palma and will make you come into closer contact with the place and its inhabitants. Because visiting a place is not the same as living it through your emotions.
What we want is to excite you.

TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE ROUTE:

DURATION: 3 hours (round trip about 1.5 hours walking, with breaks for explanations, taxi ride 35 minutes round trip) DIFFICULTY: EASY for those who regularly practice sports such as trekking MEDIUM for people in good physical condition but who do not practice trekking HIGH for people without good physical condition (WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE ACTIVITY) Sandy soil, during the summer the high temperatures can increase the difficulty) DISTANCE: 5 kilometers Minimum age 3 years (parents must first evaluate the child's ability to carry out the activity, from 3 to 5 years the use of a backpack to carry the child is essential)

MEETING POINT: El Paso Tourist Information Office 

MEETING TIME: it’s recommended to arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour (see times in the calendar)

GOOD TO KNOW: the gas emissions are constantly monitored, if there is a level higher than the permitted one, the excursion will be canceled. It will be possible to change the time and date based on availability without refunding the ticket.

RECOMMENDATIONS: it is forbidden to collect ash or volcanic stones. Avoid going off the trail for any reason. We recommend that you use the toilet before taking the excursion.

GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION IS REQUIRED

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking (sandals are not suitable), a hat, a jacket and a raincoat (depending on the season) and water (at least 1/2 liter).

 

GUIDED EXCURSION TO THE NEW VOLCANO OF CUMBRE VIEJA

Volcanic action is the main cause of the formation of the island of La Palma which, together with El Hierro, is the youngest of the Canary archipelago. We will learn about the last volcanic episodes of the island, which has undergone 8 eruptions in the last 500 years, the last occurred in September 2021 and which shaped the youngest land in all of Spain, Europe and Africa. Walking among the ash and lapilli that have deposited in the area of the plain of Jable, in the municipality of El Paso, we will be able to understand the damage suffered by the vegetation and the incredible regenerative power of the Canary Island pine. Once in the vicinity of the crater we will have an impressive view of the lava flow that has affected several inhabited centers of the Aridane Valley, forever changing the geography of the island and the lives of many people. Join this unprecedented tour to find out all about the volcano of La Palma Palma and live a unique experience.

CHOOSE A DATE ON THE CALENDAR AND BOOK YOUR EXCURSION TO THE TAJOGAITE VOLCANO

A GUIDED TOUR IN SMALL GROUPS

The groups are not formed by more than 14 participants, to allow a better interaction between the tourist, the guide and the environment. We like to create a family and friendly atmosphere and respect the rhythms of everyone and especially of the place where we are, an extremely fragile place that we must take care of for its geological importance.

“Look deeply into Nature, and you will understand everything better. "
Albert Einstein

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