La Palma Weather in February - Warm winter holiday
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La Palma Weather in February - Warm winter holiday

Published on January 20, 2024

February can be a hard month in Europe, with plenty of snow, cold winds, low temperatures and pretty bad weather in general - but that is not the case in La Palma and in the Canary Islands in general.

New Year's Eve Celebrations in La Palma 2023/2024
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New Year's Eve Celebrations in La Palma 2023/2024

Published on December 22, 2023

La Palma is a gorgeous island part of the Canary Islands archipelago and although it's not as warm as the south of Tenerife or Gran Canaria during winter, it's still a nice place to spend your winter holidays.

Carnival Los Indianos in Santa Cruz de La Palma 2024
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Carnival Los Indianos in Santa Cruz de La Palma 2024

Published on April 05, 2023

The Carnival in Santa Cruz de la Palma is celebrated each year sometime in February or March and it is also known as The White Party, for its unusual characteristic. Thousand of people dressed in white, locals, and visitors alike, fill the streets and participate in a night of dancing and talcum powder fighting.

La Palma Weather in May - Early Start To Summer Holidays
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La Palma Weather in May - Early Start To Summer Holidays

Published on March 21, 2023

May is as good of a time to visit La Palma as ever, with temperatures going up as the month progresses, but still at a very comfortable level, ideal for long walks and hikes.

La Palma Weather in April - Warm & Perfect Spring Weather
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La Palma Weather in April - Warm & Perfect Spring Weather

Published on March 14, 2023

If you're looking for a travel destination for April, where you can be outside and enjoy nature, then la La Palma is a top choice, as here you have beautiful weather, tall mountains, volcanic beaches and lots of sunshine, compared to the rest of the Northern hemisphere of the world.

Three Kings Parade in La Palma 2023 | Cabalgata de Reyes Magos
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Three Kings Parade in La Palma 2023 | Cabalgata de Reyes Magos

Published on January 03, 2023

If you are in La Palma during the first week of January, don't miss the Three Kings Parade which is happening in several towns throughout the island.

10 Best things to do in La Palma, Canary Islands - Tours & places to visit
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10 Best things to do in La Palma, Canary Islands - Tours & places to visit

Published on July 19, 2022

La Palma is one of the smaller Canary Islands, very different from the bigger islands like Tenerife or Gran Canaria in terms of scenery and tourism as well. La Palma is (fortunately) still untouched by mass tourism, as most visitors come here for an active holiday, to enjoy the amazing scenery and discover the island on foot.

Los Indianos carnival in La Palma, voted as second best party in Spain
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Los Indianos carnival in La Palma, voted as second best party in Spain

Published on July 06, 2022

Clubrural celebrated this year the 3rd edition of the Mi Fiesta es la Mejor (My party is the best) after a two-year break due to the pandemic.

The first container homes will arrive in La Palma from Galicia for the families affected by the eruption
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The first container homes will arrive in La Palma from Galicia for the families affected by the eruption

Published on February 13, 2022

The Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Housing informed that the first container-type modular houses are being shipped from Galicia and will arrive in La Palma in the coming days in order to be allocated to the people who were affected by the volcanic eruption on La Palma.

The eruption on La Palma has officially ended after 85 days and 8 hours
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The eruption on La Palma has officially ended after 85 days and 8 hours

Published on December 25, 2021

It was officially announced today that the volcanic eruption of La Palma that began on September 19 at 3.11 p.m. in the Cumbre Vieja area has ended on December 13 at 10:21 p.m., which means that the volcano has erupted for 85 days and 8 hours, which makes it the longest eruption since historical data about eruptions have been recorded on the island.

La Palma volcano gives clear signs that the eruption might be over
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La Palma volcano gives clear signs that the eruption might be over

Published on December 15, 2021

According to the Institute of Volcanology of the Canary Islands, the volcanic tremor has disappeared since Monday night at around 9:00 p.m., which is the longest period of inactivity since the eruption began on September 19.

Over a third of La Palma's population had to be confined due to poor air quality
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Over a third of La Palma's population had to be confined due to poor air quality

Published on December 14, 2021

Due to high levels of air quality in sulfur dioxide, the authorities in La Palma had to order yesterday the confinement of the population in the municipalities of Los Llanos de Aridane, El Paso and Tazacorte.

The current volcanic eruption is now the longest in La Palma's history
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The current volcanic eruption is now the longest in La Palma's history

Published on December 11, 2021

The current volcanic eruption on La Palma started on September 19th and at that moment probably no one thought that it will last this long, surpassing the previous longest eruption known to happen on the island.

Spanish Navy helps shuttle farmers on La Palma to care for their plantations
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Spanish Navy helps shuttle farmers on La Palma to care for their plantations

Published on December 03, 2021

Since the start of the volcanic eruption, a lot of roads on La Palma have been destroyed or cut off by the lava, so for some local farmers, it has become impossible to get to their plantations.

La Palma airport reopens, after being closed for a week
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La Palma airport reopens, after being closed for a week

Published on November 28, 2021

La Palma airport has once again reopened for commercial flights on Saturday, after being closed since November 20.

Lava completely destroyed a cemetery and a solar farm on La Palma
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Lava completely destroyed a cemetery and a solar farm on La Palma

Published on November 27, 2021

Las Manchas cemetery, a solar farm, and also several other houses have sadly been destroyed after the reopening of an eruptive fissure on the eastern side of the main cone of the volcano in La Palma.

Scenes from La Palma that look like in a Sci-Fi movie: lava and lightning on the sky and a new eruptive mouth opens up from under a house
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Scenes from La Palma that look like in a Sci-Fi movie: lava and lightning on the sky and a new eruptive mouth opens up from under a house

Published on November 26, 2021

As the volcanic eruption on La Palma continues, the island has been the scene of some unique occurrences recently, when a new eruptive mouth opened up from under a house.

Several areas of La Palma in confinement before a new lava flow reaches the sea
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Several areas of La Palma in confinement before a new lava flow reaches the sea

Published on November 22, 2021

The Government of the Canary Islands ordered the confinement of residents living in Tazacorte, San Borondón and the area of ​​El Cardón up to the Camino los Palomares, due to the arrival of the lava that had advanced for days between the mountains of Todoque and La Laguna.

Buses will take tourists to see the volcanic eruption in La Palma this weekend
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Buses will take tourists to see the volcanic eruption in La Palma this weekend

Published on October 29, 2021

Monday is a public holiday in the Canary Islands, so with a long weekend ahead, Miguel Ángel Morcuende, the director of Pevolcan, has announced that there will be buses running to take tourists to see the volcanic eruption happening in La Palma.

More people evacuated in La Palma as the lava advances
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More people evacuated in La Palma as the lava advances

Published on October 21, 2021

Last night, more people had to evacuate their homes on La Palma due to the lava flow advancing towards their homes on its way to the sea.

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