CUBO DE LA GALGA hike + swim in Nogales beach

We embarked on a hike that wound its way through the majestic mountains of Puntallana, Cubo de La Galga, a hike in La Palma where nature whispered secrets and ancient mysteries waited to be unveiled.

The trail began amidst the emerald embrace of one of the island’s most splendid laurel forests. Towering laurel trees, their branches heavy with history, stretched towards the heavens. Enormous ferns, like prehistoric sentinels, guarded our path, their fronds swaying gently in the breeze. The air was thick with the sweet perfume of blossoming flowers, and the ground beneath our feet was soft, cushioned by a carpet of fallen colorfull leaves.

As we ascended, the forest seemed to come alive around us. Birds with their melodic tunes. We marveled at the unique microclimate, a humid haven that nurtured the growth of the grandest trees and the most delicate flora, a phenomenon found only in the Canary Islands.

Reaching the zenith of our ascent, we stood in awe at the Mirador Somada Alta, a breathtaking vantage point that bestowed upon us a panoramic view of the island’s northeast. The world below appeared miniature, a patchwork of vibrant greens and deep blues. A sense of triumph washed over us, mingling with the crisp mountain air.

With renewed vigor, we began our descent toward San Bartolo, a quaint oasis nestled amidst the mountains. Here, we took respite, our laughter mingling with the rustle of leaves and the distant murmur of a hidden stream. Lunch was a feast of flavors, the local food at the bar el Recuerdo was favulous. 

The second leg of our adventure beckoned—a relax tripo in our bus to Nogales beach. Well, it´s not a normal beach, it´s a wild kilometer long black sandy beach almost virgen, where we will have plenty of time for a nice relaxing swimm in the Atlantic Ocean. Surranded by towering cliffs loomed on either side, their faces etched with the passage of time. 

With hearts full of gratitude and a newfound sense of wonder, we basked in the beauty of the moment, etching this small adventure into the annals of our cherished memories.