Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain

Known as the Isla Bonita, La Palma is the northwesterly most of the seven Canary Islands. Its capital Santa Cruz de La Palma is home to some of the most unspoiled seascapes in the archipelago. Formed by oceanic volcanoes off the northwestern coast of Africa, these Spanish islands are playgrounds for sun worshippers with their stunning black and white sand beaches and vertiginous volcanic peaks rising from the sea. From Santa Cruz de La Palma’s charming cobblestone streets with historical sites, like the 16th century Iglesia del Salvador on Plaza de España, embark on an expedition to Caldera de Taburiente National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve rising 8,000-feet above the sea where pristine forests intermingle with picturesque waterfalls and breathtaking panoramic views.