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52 hikers rescued on La Palma after heavy rain

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A group of 52 hikers who were trapped by heavy rain atthe Caldera de Taburiente (La Palma), have been evacuated from the National Park on the island and rescue services have also been brought to the area known as ‘Lomo de los Caballos’, in the municipality of El Paso. As reported by the Emergency Coordinator and Safety for the 112 emergency centre. The hikers condition is being monitored but they [...]

La Palma Walking Festival 2011

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Nature lovers have a new event for them and a good occasion to meet together on La Palma: the 3rd edition of the Walking Festival in August. Meeting point is the Plaza de España in Santa Cruz de la Palma, which, for this occasion, would be renamed Plaza del Senderista Trekking is more than a [...]

New airport terminal opens in La Palma

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Yesterday (Wednesday 6th July 2011) saw the opening of the new terminal at the airport in La Palma, work commenced in early 2005 at a total investment of €230 million by AENA. During a speech by Jose Blanco (Development minister) it was said that the initiative improves island economy by providing connections to the rest [...]

30th May is Dia de Canarias – Canary Islands day

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The 30th May is ‘Dia de Canarias’ a day that the Canary Islands celebrate their day. It is one of the most popular festivities in the Islands. A day in which the identity of Canary Island’s people is closely felt, a date that recalls the anniversary of the setting-up of the first regional parliament in [...]

More ‘Blue Flag’ beaches for the Canaries

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The Canary Islands will this year have 38 ‘blue flag’ beaches which recognise the quality of beaches and marinas, which is one more than in 2010. The new addition is the Las Canteras beach in Gran Canaria. By islands, Gran Canaria leads the league table with twelve beaches achieving this status. The second island with [...]

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