La Palma Volcano Draws Tourists From Around The World

As the volcano on the Island of La Palma, Spain continues to erupt, now for more than six weeks, it is becoming a global tourist draw.

Tuesday, November 9th 2021, 7:43 am

By: News On 6


As the volcano on the Island of La Palma, Spain continues to erupt, now for more than six weeks, it is becoming a global tourist draw.

A group of classic car enthusiasts is touring the Canary Islands, Including La Palma. The group will be touring the islands for 19 days, and says the eruption is a big draw.

"To see this volcano erupting is a lifetime experience. I have never been so close to a volcano," said classic car owner Daniel Sauter from Switzerland. "Almost ready to go, just getting the roof down so we can get all the volcanic ashes on our faces. that's the plan."

Currently, the volcano has destroyed around 2,500 properties but no one has been injured.

Scientists say there is no sign of the eruption slowing down.

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