Volcán de La Deseada

On the island of La Palma, in the municipality of El Paso is the volcano of Desired, also known by the name of Pico or Natural Area of La Deseada. This point is at an altitude of 1949 meters above sea level, is a long row of volcanic peaks and is part of the spine that divides the slopes of the southern part of the island in two between the lighthouse of Fuencaliente and the popular refuge of El Pilar.

The mountain range in which the natural environment of La Deseada is located is known as Cumbre Vieja and has a length of 5 kilometers and a height that varies between 1500 and almost 2000 meters. It is interesting to note that despite being called Cumbre Vieja it is the youngest part of the island and it is formed by a series of volcanoes, of which four have had volcanic activity in the last 500 years, which proves which is one of the most active dorsals on the planet, as well as offering privileged views on both sides of the island.