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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 [...]

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 [...]

New Queen Elizabeth visits the Canary Islands

Cunard’s new Queen Elizabeth cruise ship has set off on its maiden voyage to the Canary Islands. The Italian-built, 92,000-tonne vessel was officially named by the Queen at its home port of Southampton on Monday 11th October 2010. Yesterday (Monday 18th October) it was in the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, today it [...]

Tenerife North, Tenerife South and La Palma airports closed

The Icelandic volcano ash has forced AENA to shut down the two airports in Tenerife (Los Rodeos – Tenerife North and Reina Sofia – Tenerife South) and the airport in La Palma and La Gomera from today, Tuesday 11/05/2010 at 05:00 until further notice. AENA recommends travellers to call their helpline on (+34) 902 404 [...]

La Palma receives 10.000 tourists in three days

La Palma will have received around 10.000 tourists in just three days, from Saturday until today, from fourluxury cruise ships, “Balmoral”, “Adventurer of the Seas”, “Oriana” and “Queen Victoria”, each carrying thoushands of British, American, Canadian and German tourists who have travelled the island by bus and visited the capital of the island Santa Cruz [...]

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