Los Sauces Bridge

The big bridge at Los Sauces The new bridge over the barranco at Los Sauces is huge. It’s 319 metres long and towers 150 metres above the valley floor. It opened in December 2004. To begin with, it was rather controversial because it crosses the same valley as the Los Tilos National Park. But you can’t see the bridge from the park, and it’s really rather elegant for something so…

September 8, 2009
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My Top Ten Things to See and Do on La Palma

I had an email asking me to recommend the top ten things to see and do. It was actually quite difficult to decide, because tastes differ so much. So this is a purely personal top ten. Your mileage may vary. 10. The ObservatorySee The Observatory and Visiting The Observatory. While you’re there, be sure to go up to the highest point of the island, the Roque de los Muchachos, and…

September 3, 2009
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