ArchitectureFor the villa, many of the existing furniture and building materials were reused in the house. For example, the old kitchen buffet became the new washbasin. As far as possible, local natural products were used in the house and a focus was placed on local plant diversity in the garden. In addition, all companies and craftsmen who have worked on the conversion come from La Palma.

FoodVilla Gran Palmera is self-catering. Guests are welcomed with a large fruit bowl filled with local produce, as well as local coffee and an excellent bottle of La Palma wine. Of course, the hosts also recommend local fruit and vegetable vendors, the market hall and great restaurants in their guest guide. Big plus: the garden offers avocados, pomegranates, figs, almonds, olives, pink pepper, mangoes and medlars, among other things.

SocialThe care of the property was and is in the hands of a Dutch couple who have been living and working on the island for a long time and who also looked after the house for the previous local owner. The gardener and pool service are palmeros. Bernd and Asgard also support aid projects for the victims of the volcanic eruption.

EnvironmentThe water in the Gran Villa comes from the natural volcanic reservoir and hot water is generated by solar energy (18 photovoltaic panels). There is strict waste separation as well as a compost, Fairtrade organic bed linen and towels, organic shower gel and shampoo and cleaning products. The measures listed above can also be found on the villa's website under a separate item (Eco), as well as in the guest guide.

Well-BeingThe villa has a heated pool with a counter-current system, a very nice large pergola with yoga mats, some sports equipment and a rowing machine. Of course, you always get recommendations for external massages or the like. If you are feeling adventurous, explore the many hiking trails of La Palma or see the many great beaches with black volcanic sand or the largest observatories in the world on the Roque de los Muchachos.