La Palma is the perfect holiday destination for anyone wanting to hire a car and explore. The quietest of the Canary Islands La Palma is an undiscovered gem waiting to be investigated. Un-spoilt and totally original, the Island was left largely untouched during the boom in interest of the Canaries. For a totally authentic Island holiday La Palma is perfect!

Getting a hire car in La Palma allows you to travel a little further and reach the beautiful white sandy beaches, they are almost always deserted. Although it doesn’t have miles and miles of white sands it does have some smaller coves and sandy shoreline perfect for a day in the sun and sea topping up a tan.

This picture perfect resort has traditional whitewashed houses and narrow winding cobbled streets; sleepy Spanish lifestyle is plentiful, the resorts have been kept in line with this way of living by reducing buildings to one story.

The setting of this volcanic island is simply stunning; mountains and deep ravines are scattered with sweet smelling pine trees and native flora and fauna. Enough to keep any group or couple entertained there is also the world’s largest volcano La Caldera de Taburiente, A short drive in your hire car will get you to this remarkable sight which mustn’t be missed during a stay at La Palma. Exploring the national park here is done easily in a hire car also, found right at the heart of the island it is a place of outstanding natural beauty.

From the moment you land at La Palma you will understand what makes this beautiful island so special, the airport is located right on the coast, as the land here is often so rough land has been created right at the sea front giving the impression you might be about to experience a water landing, don’t panic though just enjoy the fabulous views that occur.

The Locals call it La Isla Bonita which means: the beautiful island and that name is truly perfect.

For a good day at the beach perfect for keeping children entertained head towards Puerto Naos, Puerto de Tazacorte or Los Cancaios. Be warned, the black volcanic sand gets very hot in the mid day heat and almost unbearable to walk on so take a parasol.

Being less than one hundred miles from the African coast the Island experiences scorching weather all year round, the seas are warm and the skies are blue. La Palma is a great destination to visit all year round even in the depths of winter when the UK is dark and cold the sun still shines on La Palma. Incredibly the island is so high that sometimes snow occurs up in the nation al park; whilst temperatures around the coast remain in the mid twenties.

If you are fan of Diving then you should enquire whilst on holiday here, visibility can be as much as 20 meters most days and the seas are filled with sights. There is even a plateau at a depth of 16 meters where 40 large stone crosses sit submerged under the waves.

To ensure you get the best rates for your hire car you should pre-book in the UK before you leave. Our comparison search engine with return quotes from over 25 companies offering the very best rates. You can then choose the package which suits you best. As La Palma is a small island with limited vehicles this will ensure the hire car you want is ready and waiting for you when you arrive. Happy motoring and remember no one can get lost on a small Island.