Admiring stunning scenery from a viewpoint or hiking trail is great, but catching it from above? In a cable car? With a proper birdseye perspective? Those views would be on a whole ‘nother level.
And excitingly, a new cable car system could be exactly what’s in store on the glorious Canary Island of La Palma.
With the aim of diversifying its tourism offering, improving connectivity to more remote locations and giving visitors a new perspective of its unique landscape, the local government has begun some analysis to assess how feasible this idea actually is, and how beneficial it would be to the local population and the environment.
‘Specifically, work is being done on three options: one between Hoya Grande and Roque de Los Muchachos, another between Puerto de Tazacorte and Punta de Tijarafe and a third between Tacande and La Bombilla,’ said a spokesperson, according to the Express.
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What’s so special about La Palma’s landscape? Just take a look at the mind-bending volcanic craters at the Cumbre Viejo ridge. In 2021, it was the site of an 85-day eruption, which caused thousands to evacuate and around €842 million worth of damage.
However, today the views of the volcano are pretty impressive, particularly if you get to witness them from above. Officials hope that encouraging visitors to come and see it could help the island out economically.
What’s more, the terrain on La Palma is unsurprisingly pretty rugged, so establishing a set of cable cars would offer a simpler transport option for travelling the island.
Sounds pretty cool, right? Keep an eye on this page, as we’ll update it when we learn more. Oh, and here’s our comprehensive guide to the Canary Islands, as well as the best things to do in Spain.
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