Tomorrow we sail back to Tenerife and felt we have far too little time for the beautiful island of La Palma had. Because of the many hours under water was our "Country Time" just unfortunately somewhat limited.

Nevertheless, we have still made some small trips.

We visited on Wednesday the southern tip of the island with your volcanic craters, Lighthouses and the old but still in operation in Saline.

Here are the wind was blowing so hard in the face, that running a real challenge was.

The sea was quite of his wild side and we were glad at least for today, to have solid ground under their feet and our SUMMER sure to know the port.

On Thursday I went to Dietmar immersion test off alone and explored the surrounding area of ​​the port, Dietmar while in the boat again at resolving outstanding issues - "We have water in the bilge, especially during sail in heavy seas "- worked.

Located next to the Marina is Tazacorte on a wide, black sand beach in front of a beautiful and colorful town scenery. Directly behind the cliffs rise 600 Meters in height with many natural caves. These were, until it banned the island government, inhabited by "alternative" or "hippies". Since the banning all inputs are blocked with cast solid steel bars.

Nevertheless, it was an interesting visit and the view from up there was amazing.

It was determined to endure great. Although I prefer not to think so hard about, how so many people together in such a small space without water (and without wastewater) gelebt haben 🙂

Then I made a trip to Tazacorte. Almost every day we are driven through the little town, to pay more attention without her.

It can still be found right in the center in open banana plantations old farm houses. I for one was glad, that I had not taken this time.

Friday was our last day on the island. Accordingly long was our "to-do" list. Or a last visit. Shopping in the diving school we wanted to combine with a visit to the doctor recommended by Veronika, should exhibit us a new diving efficiency certificate. Then we have enjoyed a great breakfast at "Steffi", owns the Creperie right next to the dive center.

We went to Santa Cruz. From the capital we had during the Carnival days actually only seen the harbor, before we began the flight.

Good, we were again returned. In the old town is a beautifully restored house next to the neighbor. Many stores offer jewelry and crafts at. Even fancy clothes as typical of La Palma linen pants and beautiful, colorful clothes you can buy here. Since I could not resist and had access to the boat despite the limited space. Two new clothes and a pair of pants hiked in my backpack. Natürlich erst nachdem sie bezahlt waren 🙂

On the way back across the island we made a trip to the National Park Caldera de Taburiente.

By car you can very easily reach the viewpoint "La Cumbrecita". From there, you have an impressive view of the Caldera de Taburiente, a huge volcanic crater, whose walls up to 2000 Meters high. 1954 the area was declared a nature reserve. Therefore, no roads also run through the crater. Just walking on many, sometimes very challenging hiking trails you can explore the crater precisely.