Home to imposing volcanoes, dense forests with prehistoric trees, thousand-year-old volcanoes, black sand beaches and a sky full of stars, the island of La Palma is aptly named "La Isla Bonita" (the pretty island). The list of its natural treasures is such that since 2002, all of its territory has been declared a biosphere reserve by Unesco. The island has long worked for sustainable and responsible tourism.

At the highest point of the island, at 2400m, is the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory which is among the three best places in the world to observe the stars. La Palma brings together optimal climatic conditions with its exceptionally clear and limpid sky, to enjoy the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Milky Way. A “celestial” law was even passed to limit public lighting at night and preserve the sky.