The Spanish island with fewer tourists than Tenerife to get two new Jet2 flights next summer
IT WILL soon be easier for Brits to holiday on the island of La Palma.
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will begin two new routes to one of the least visited Canary Island, La Palma, for next summer - and you can book now.
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Jet2 is launching new flight routs from Manchester and London Stansted
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The beaches on La Palma have volcanic black sands
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The airline will start new routes and introduce new holiday package from Manchester Airport on April 3, 2026 and are already bookable online.
The brand-new flying programme means two weekly services on Monday and Friday.
The second route is exclusive with no other airline flying from
Jet2 will begin two weekly services with flights taking off on Mondays and Fridays which will begin on October 26, 2026.
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CEO Steve Heapy said: 'We are delighted to be expanding our presence across the Canary Islands from London Stansted and Manchester Airports by adding this brand-new gateway to our portfolio, appealing to holidaymakers looking to explore the island's natural beauty.
He added: 'After experiencing consistent demand from holidaymakers wanting to escape to the Canary Islands throughout the year, we are confident that these new flights and holidays will prove popular with customers.
'We are already looking forward to taking customers to La Palma
for the first time on their well-deserved holidays from April 2026 and beyond.'
Jet2 now flies to five destinations across the
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And Jet2holidays has also launched a
These are across stunning resorts like Los Cancajos, Puerto Naos and Tazacorte.
The Canary Island with red sand beaches and natural pools
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On the island are mountains and volcanoes
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The houses are colourful with flower window boxes
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Prior to the
The numbers of holiday makers significantly decreased after that, but have slowly been rising.
In 2024, La Palma recorded 120,000 visitors to the island - a fraction of the seven million visiting Tenerife.
La Palma has dramatic cliffs, forests and beautiful beaches, which is why it is becoming popular with Brits.
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The average temperature in La Palma, Canary Islands, typically ranges from 16C to 27C throughout the year making it a popular
On the lesser-known place on island is the Caldera de Taburiente a volcanic crater almost five miles wide, created by an eruption three million years ago.
Santa Cruz de la Palma is the capital and port with cobbled streets, lined with 15th-century buildings
with flower-filled balconies
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You can also do stargazing and visit the beaches which are not golden, but have volcanic black sands instead.
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Bajamar is a long and wide beach in the capital, while Los Cancajos has calm waters and is a popular spot for families.
In the north is Charco Azul, a natural seawater
pool
enclosed by volcanic rocks and waterfalls.
Plus, one man who has visited
And the pretty
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