Tourists head to Spanish island of La Palma to see erupting volcano


  • World
  • Saturday, 30 Oct 2021

Tourists arrive at the Tajuya viewpoint to see the Cumbre Vieja volcano that continues to expel lava, on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, October 29, 2021. REUTERS/Borja Suarez

LA PALMA, Spain (Reuters) - Olga Reinoso took advantage of the All Saints Day public holiday to see the erupting volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma but like other tourists she wanted to help islanders whose homes have been destroyed and crops ruined.

Tourists were keen to help La Palma by spending money to boost the island's economy.

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