On the way to the airport, a darkened dot on the map catches my attention. Dark signifies less than 100 meters of prominence. With a spare hour and few other plans, why not take a detour? I didn’t delve into the details but spotted a road at the base and headed for the peak. To…
On the way to the airport, a darkened dot on the map catches my attention. Dark signifies less than 100 meters of prominence. With a spare hour and few other plans, why not take a detour? I didn’t delve into the details but spotted a road at the base and headed for the peak.
At the summit, there’s a trig pillar adorned with a geographic society plaque.
To my surprise, I found a paved road leading all the way to the top. I stopped about 20 meters short, where stone stairs lead to a viewing platform and a cross. My second surprise was a trig pillar at the summit, neatly placed on a one-meter-high platform.
The green slopes of La Palma.
The Canaries are a hub of activity with planes soaring overhead, massive cargo boats navigating the waters, and helicopters darting across the skies.
Nice views stretch out to Teide, Santa Cruz de la Palma, the ocean, and the airport where I need to be in about an hour. Ah, I need to refuel the car before returning it to the rental. A quick detour to the petrol station and I’m parking in the rental company’s return lot. I check in for my flights to Gran Canaria and Madeira. Next peak on my radar: Pico Ruivo.
