Hotel La Palma Princess
Hotel La Palma Princess Kod hotelu: SPCPRIN Canary Islands \ La Palma
One of a kind complex located on a seaside cliff in the picturesque scenery of the island of La Palma. Built in the style of a Canarian village, it consists of several buildings decorated in natural earth tones. The large swimming pool area with a beautiful view of the ocean and sunny terraces decorated with exotic vegetation is the heart of the complex. The hotel has extensive sports facilities, there are several tennis courts and a beach volleyball court. The elegant and modern SPA center offers an indoor swimming pool, several saunas, a wide selection of beauty treatments and massages. Guests have at their disposal several bars and restaurants serving tasty, local cuisine. It is worth visiting the charming lighthouse in Fuencaliente and going to the La Zamora beach, typical of La Palma, with black volcanic sand. An excellent choice for a family holiday or a romantic stay for two, far from the hustle and bustle of cities.
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5.5
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5.5
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Canary Islands — La Palma
La Isla Bonita - the beautiful island, that's how its proud locals speak of La Palma. And definitely with reason! The greatest advantage of La Palma is the unique, diverse landscapes: canyons, forests, mountains that collide with the black volcanic beaches which shimmer in the sun, the famous Caldera de Taburiente, the white houses in the dreamy towns and the ubiquitous banana trees, create scenery of exceptional beauty, that captivate with its naturalness.
Description
LOCATION: on a seaside cliff, on the south-west coast of the island, in the region of Fuencaliente, approx. 6 km from the town of LAS INDIAS, approx. 8 km from the Faro de Fuencaliente lighthouse, approx. 10 km from the center of Los Canarios; approx. 33 km from the airport in Santa Cruz de la Palma; bus stop by the hotel (approx. 2 EUR / Los Canarios or Faro de Fuencaliente).
BEACH: Playa de la Zamora, public, sandy, black sand, approx. 150 m long and approx. 15 m wide, gently shelving beach, approx. 1.5 km from the hotel, descent to the beach by steps, no beach service.
HOTEL: four-star complex in the style of a Canarian village, built in 2004, 487 rooms, 11 buildings, up to 3 floors, lifts in the main building, spacious lobby, 24-hour reception, Food Market restaurant - buffet meals, international cuisine, three times a week themed dinners, children's highchairs and menu available (on request), vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan dishes (on request), El Mirador - buffet dishes, local cuisine, 3 à la carte restaurants: La Tasca, La Vita, Family Snack Mordisco restaurant serving snacks; formal attire required in restaurants (gentlemen - long trousers), 5 bars: 2 bars by the pools, La Palma piano bar, Teneguia piano bar (open seasonally), Fuencaliente disco bar; TV room, luggage storage, money exchange, souvenir shop, mini-market, parking; conference room for up to 300 people, terrace overlooking the ocean, extensive garden, free wireless Internet in the lobby; extra charges: Internet point (approx. 6 EUR / day), childcare (on request), laundry, bike and car rental; the complex has facilities for people with disabilities; credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express.
ROOM:standard:2-person (1 or 2 extra beds available in the form of a double sofa), approx. 22 m², air-conditioned, bathroom (bath or shower, wc; hairdryer), satellite TV, fridge; extra charges: wireless Internet (one device - approx. 6 EUR / day, approx. 12 EUR / 3 days, approx. 19 EUR / 7 days), mini-bar (on request, payable according to consumption), kettle (approx. 1 EUR / day), coffee and tea set (on request, approx. 3 EUR / day), safety deposit box (approx. 2 EUR / day); free cot for children up to 2 years old on order before arrival; balcony or terrace (table and chairs); side and frontal sea-view at a charge;family:4-person 44 m², two standard rooms separated by a door, standard room furnishing, additionally another bathroom; family room at a charge;suite:3-person (1 extra bed available - unfolding sofa), approx. 44 m², consisting of a bedroom and a living room separated by a door, standard room furnishing, additionally another bathroom; suite at an extra charge.
SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT: on the premises of the complex: 7 pools, some separated by bridges, 1 of the pools seasonally heated, all pools with fresh water, with a total area of approx. 5500 m², depth 1.2-1.6 m, children's pool, seasonally heated, fresh water, 120 m², depth 0.4 m, free umbrellas and sunbeds by the pools, towels (each change approx. 0.5 EUR); table tennis, darts, games room, beach volleyball, multi-purpose sports field, fitness center with crossfit equipment; playground and playroom for children, mini-club (4-12 yo), disco; extra charges: 6 tennis courts (approx. 6 EUR / h, equipment rental: approx. 3 EUR / h), pool table, mini-golf; animations for adults and children several times a week: sports and recreation activities and evening entertainment programs (the animation program and its frequency are subject to change).
SPA: Aqua Princess Spa center: (entry from 18 years old, payable: approx. 15 EUR / entry; open: 10.00-19.00): Thermal Circuit - indoor swimming pool, fresh water, approx. 100 m², depth 1.3 m, partially heated, water jets, hydro massage, jacuzzi, Vichy showers, steam sauna, dry sauna, bio sauna; at an extra charge (earlier reservation required): 4 treatment rooms (massages, hydrotherapy, reflexology, aromatherapy, chromotherapy, peelings, epilation, hot stone massages, face and body beauty treatments).
ALL INCLUSIVE: buffet breakfast (7.30-10.30), buffet lunch (12.30-15.00) and dinner (19.00-21.45) in the Food Market or El Mirador restaurant; snacks and ice cream at the Family Snack Mordisco restaurant (12.30-18.00); selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during meals and between meals in designated bars (10.30-24.00).
CONTACT: www.princess-hotels.com, 0034/922425500
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ANIMATIONS IN POLISH:From June 15 to September 15, the Club of Itaka's Friends operates in this hotel, and in it Polish animations for children, games, competitions, dance games and mini-disco.
The hours of serving meals and the functioning of individual elements of the hotel infrastructure may be subject to slight changes due to seasonality, weather conditions, guests' requests or force majeure, which the hotelier will not have the control of.
* Information on the official categorization of the hotel can be found in the description of the presented facilities ("Hotel" section) and it is consistent with the categorization used in a given country. Each country uses its own criteria for awarding a specific category. The hotel categorization presented on the website www.itaka.pl and in the travel documents is our subjective assessment of the hotel standard. Half of the star means the category is too high or too low compared to the official category.
Local excursions
Grand Tour at La Palma — see the most interesting places on the island! Stop at the viewpoint Risco de la Concepcion, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the capital, the airport and the eastern areas of the island. Then visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. The main point of the programme is Roque de los Muchachos - passage on the peak of Caldera de Taburiente via subsequent viewpoints. Lunch in a restaurant and walk through Tazacorte. Day trip. It is necessary to confirm the date, meeting point and exact time of departure - price/person from approx. 277 PLN
Cruise to the south of La Palma island — a catamaran cruise along the southern coast of the island in search of whales. Break for swimming. The duration of the cruise is approx. 3.5 hours - price/person from approx. 277 PLN
Cruise to the south of La Palma island — cruise along the northern coast combined with a visit to the volcanic caves of Cueva Bonita and on La Veta beach. Looking for whales on the way back to the port. Duration time: approx. 2.5 hours - price/person from approx. 231 PLN Santa Cruz and surroundings: a ride to the island’s capital Santa Cruz. Exploring the colourful town centre and replica of Christopher Columbus' ship - Santa Maria. A visit to the market and walk on the seaside boulevard, where there stand houses with characteristic balconies. Then a bus ride to the sanctuary of Las Nieves, built in the fourteenth century. Stopover by the vantage point Mirador de la Concepcion from where you can admire the beautiful panorama of the island's capital. It is necessary to confirm the date, meeting point and exact time of departure - price/person from approx. 171 PLN
Springs of Marcos and Cordero — Jeep drive to the hill at the height of approx. 1400 m a.s.l. The road leads through an old canal next to exotic plantation. Passage in helmets and with flashlights through 13 narrow tunnels to the unique springs of Marcos and Cordero. Past the last spring the path descends through the gorge Barranco del Agua and crosses the forest Los Tilos. Time to rest in the centre for those visiting the Biosphere Reserve. Route: approx. 12.5 km, time: approx. 5 hours NOTE: steep areas on the path, possibility of landslides. It is necessary to confirm the date, meeting point and exact time of departure - price/person from approx. 249 PLN
North-western part of La Palma — trekking in the north-western part of the island. The trail leads from Las Tricias through the scenic terrains next to the millennial dragon Dracena and almond tree orchards - price/person from approx. 208 PLN
La Palma top — hike from Pico de la Cruz (2351 m above sea level) to the highest point of the island - Roque de los Muchachos (2426 m above sea level), from where you can admire the spectacular landscape, and with good visibility see even the peak Pico del Teide (3718 m above sea level) in Tenerife. Descent from Los Muchachos along the peaks of the national park. During the entire trip, you can enjoy wonderful views of the giant crater Caldera de Taburiente, and in good weather the rest of the islands of the archipelago. Route: approx. 9 km, duration time: approx. 3.5 hours. It is necessary to confirm the date, meeting point and exact time of departure - price/person from approx. 208 PLN
Lava route — trekking through the pine forests to the impressive, lava-petrified volcano San Juan, a place where on the volcanic lands there are vineyards, orchards and farmland. Possibility of tasting the excellent wine and traditional tapas at the farm Llano de Tamanca. Route: approx. 9 km, duration time: approx. 4 hours. It is necessary to confirm the date, meeting point and exact time of departure - price/person from approx. 226 PLN
Volcanos route — South of the La Palma island - trekking begins at El Pilar Refuge (1440 m a.s.l.) and leads to the south of the island. The highest point of the hike are two ancient craters Las Deseadas (1949 m a.s.l.), from where on a clear day you can see the neighbouring islands. Then we move to the volcano Martin and later on to the town of Fuencaliente, end point of the trip. Route: approx. 19 km, duration time: approx. 7 hours. It is necessary to confirm the date, meeting point and exact time of departure - price/person from approx. 208 PLN
Caldera de Taburiente National Park — the hike begins at an altitude of 1000 m a.s.l. and leads through pine forests to the inside of a giant crater with a diameter of approx. 9 km. On to the River Taburiente - the only stream of the Canary Islands, where the water flows all year round. Time to relax. Descent via El Reventon, next to Rock Idafe, to Dos Aguas (Two Waters), where the streams flowing from all the springs of Caldera converge. Then the trail leads through Barranco de las Angustias (The Gorge of Terrors), up to the exit of the national park. Route: approx. 16 km, duration: approx. 6.5 hours. - price/person from approx. 226 PLN.
Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.