The Latest Breaking News from La Palma

Jet2 cancels new route from UK to popular Spanish Island

The route was first launched in April

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Why Spain's Playa de Nogales has black sand: The volcanic science behind its striking Atlantic beach

Hidden beneath towering cliffs on the north-eastern coast of La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands, Playa de Nogales is one of the archipelago's most dramatic natural landscapes. At first glance, its sand resembles freshly ground black pepper, creating a striking contrast against the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. Unlike the golden…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Brit holiday islands battered by decade-worst storm as 70mph winds and torrential rain hit Tenerife and La Palma

Gusts of up to 70mph have been felt in the Canary Islands and the bad weather is expected to continue

Evening Standard · Mar 22

Europe heatwave – live: US weather causes flight chaos as locals ‘refuse to evacuate’ in Europe fires

Hundreds of flights cancelled or delayed amid extreme downpours

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023

2,000 evacuated in La Palma wildfire in Spain's Canary Islands; official says blaze 'out of control'

Authorities say that more than 2,000 people have been evacuated as a wildfire rages “out of control” on La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands, destroying around a dozen homes

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

Mega-rare lump of whale vomit worth £400,000 washes up on beach in Canary Islands

A group of scientists gutted an enormous 43ft, 20 tonne sperm whale after it washed up on Nogales Beach on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma in mid-May - but have now discovered that the ambergris they found inside is worth a whopping £394,000

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023

‘The volcano was illuminated by this beautiful light’: David del Rosario Dávila’s best phone picture

The national park ranger recalls capturing the landscape created by an eruption in La Palma

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023

Watch An Enduro Champ Gymkhana His Africa Twin Down A Volcano

Enduro ace Kirian Mirabet takes on the La Palma volcano, as well as the streets of the nearby city of El Paso in the Canary Islands, all on his Africa Twin.

RideApart · Apr 13, 2023

10 of the best last-minute Easter holidays to book now, from Cornwall to Turkey

It’s not too late to get away this spring, with our pick of the best last-minute Easter holiday deals

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

10 of the best last-minute Easter holidays to book now, from Cornwall to Turkey

It’s not too late to get away this spring, with our pick of the best Easter holiday deals

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023