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      Santa Cruz de la 
    Palma is the capital of the island of La Palma. Because of its spectacular 
    vegetation and exuberant natural beauty, it is considered by many the most 
    beautiful of the Canary Islands and referred to as the Pretty Isle – La Isla 
    Bonita. In addition to its outstanding natural attributes, the island boasts 
    a culture full of traditions, cuisine, crafts and folklore from the time of 
    the original inhabitants, who left a variety of archaeological riches. Once 
    an important transatlantic port during colonial days, Santa Cruz retains the 
    old-world charm of its glory days, with colonial houses and carved balconies 
    lining the streets.Acclaimed attractions in the interior include the Taburiente 
    National Park with its giant crater that has been photographed from the 
    Space Shuttle, and the Roque de los Muchachos Astrophysics Observatory, 
    standing on the island’s highest point (7,260 feet) and considered the most 
    important of its kind in the northern hemisphere. The green of the 
    countryside, the abundant water and the floral wealth stands in sharp 
    contrast to the many volcanic cones and lava flows that testify to the 
    island’s origins. The oldest volcanic rocks are estimated to be about 3 to 4 
    million years of age. There were seven recorded eruptions, the most recent 
    one in 1971.
 La Palma allows you to discover this island’s amazingly 
    different faces over a relatively small area. Mountains and volcanoes, 
    beaches and forests, tiny villages and breathtaking views make up the 
    impressive profile of La Isla Bonita.
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