Yes, we've reached that time of year when it's a little quieter on La Palma with regard to tourism.
This often surprises people as they tend to think that the summer is peak season in the Canaries, but no, the busiest period on La Palma is the winter. The reason is simple - in January, February and March when the rest of Europe can be particularly cold, people head to the Canaries for the winter sun.
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| January in Tazacorte |
So it follows that some businesses can take a short break (or take stock at least!) and a few restaurants close for their annual holiday for a week or two sometime in May, June or July. And we did a little bit the same this year although never actually closing our doors. But it's certainly a good opportunity to take time out and make a visit to the UK (or other Canarian island). This time, our lovely casita guests were kind enough to look after the finca while we went to Fuerteventura. And what do we find ourselves doing - walking of course!
As it happens, in May and June it's also a turn around in nature. It's a time when the spring flowers finish and need trimming or tidying up and also it's all change with the vegetables on the finca. The winter crops have finished and we can harvest the potatoes, cabbage, leeks and onions. Did I mention onions? I think we went a bit overboard on the onions!!
And in their place, the sweetcorn, beans and tomatoes are sown and planted up. With any luck the outside of the house will get painted and the wooden decking and garden furniture will get a spruce up.
Holiday? Who said that!
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| Finca Franceses |
