Lush, green and gorgeous with true blue skies and a stunning colonial capital (Santa Cruz), La Palma is the isle of choice for walkers and artists. Is also boasts the world's largest volcanic crater, La Caldera del Taburiente, which can be seen beautifully from the view point of Mirador de la Cumbrecita, and an astronomical observatory at the peak of the island's highest mountain, Roque de los Muchachos. As the north westernmost of the Canary Island group, this isle of contrasts turns tropical in the east, with lush palm trees and banana plantations, and Mediterranean in the west. In the north, treat yourself to sleepy mountain villages and stupendous vistas. Truly a hideaway to keep to yourself.