Book description
Walking guide to La Palma in the Canary Islands, describing 45 day
walks and sections of the new, waymarked, long-distance trails GR130 and
the GR131 around all the islands. The first in a comprehensive five-book
series covering all the Canaries, it includes routes in Caldera de
Taburiente national park and from Santa Cruz, all illustrated with
detailed contour maps. Suitable for walkers of all abilities. The
dramatic volcanic landscape of La Palma, reputed to be one of the
steepest islands in the world, is little-known outside the Canaries, but
offers an ideal winter walking destination for walkers of most abilities
featuring rocky treks and mountain paths on the steepest island in the
world. Lots of background information on geology, wildlife, plants and
flowers as well as practical information on accommodation, currency and
language. Paddy Dillon is a prolific walker and writer, with over 40
books to his name, many published by Cicerone. He has contributed to
many outdoor publications and appeared on radio and television. Living
on the fringes of the English Lake District, Paddy has led guided
walking holidays and walked throughout the UK and Europe, as well as in
Nepal, Tibet, and the Rocky Mountains. He has also walked extensively
throughout the Canaries.
