Stories carried by the wind from the cliffs and ravines of La Palma. Guanche legends, archaeological mysteries and tales that give soul to every corner of the island.
The legend of Cueva Bonita
Old fishermen tell that a mermaid dwelled in Cueva Bonita, protecting sailors along the western coast. Her song guided boats through stormy nights to safe waters.
The Lover's Leap
High on the cliffs of Tijarafe, the story of an impossible love between a Guanche shepherdess and a Castilian soldier became one of the most tragic legends of La Palma.
The mysteries of the Caldera de Taburiente
The Caldera de Taburiente was the last refuge of the Benahoaritas. In its caves, rock engravings have been found that still puzzle archaeologists today.
Tanausu, the last Benahoarita king
In 1493, Tanausu resisted the Castilian conquest from deep within the Caldera de Taburiente. Betrayed during peace negotiations, his capture and death at sea on the way to Castile made him an eternal symbol of indigenous Canarian resistance.
La Pared Vieja: border between two worlds
A dry-stone wall crosses the summit of La Palma, dividing the island in two. A border between Benahoarita cantons? A livestock retaining wall? La Pared Vieja keeps its secrets shrouded in the mist of the mountain peaks.