The most done freetime activity on la Palma is Hiking. There are many Guides existing, most of them unfortunately in German. On my Homepage, I did describe already one hiking tour into the Caldera. Another often done hike tour is the "Routas de las Volcanos". Most hiker are starting at the Pico Birigoyo and are then hiking south to Fuencaliente (Los Canarios). La Palma is a small island. But do plan hiking very carefully. Mostly your tour does last longer than expected and specially in the caldera it could turn very complicated and dangerous if you are still in after sunset.

Biker, and specially mountainbiker do find a real eldorado on la Palma with many interesting trails. You should be trained somewhat because it is everywhere quite steep. Specially in June/July where there is no tourist season, the iland if full of flowers and a biketour much recommended. You can rent bikes of different brands in Los Llanos and in Puerto Naos. There are bikeshops with german owners. They are also organizing biketours.

Diving is also very popular. There are diving bases situated in Puerto Naos as well as Los Cancajos.

Paragliding I am sure, I must not specially describe here. Pilots are of course flying if the weather conditions is good rather than biking or hiking.

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