Hostal Bubango

25/03/2026

Hoy en La Palma — Borrasca Therese: la tormenta que devuelve la vida a la isla

La borrasca Therese no solo ha traído viento, lluvia y cambios en la actividad diaria en La Palma durante las últimas semanas; ha traído equilibrio, pureza y renovación.

Sus precipitaciones empapan la tierra volcánica, recargan los acuíferos y despiertan la vegetación tras años sin un fenómeno similar en la isla.

Entre nubes y rachas intensas, la isla respira de nuevo: el aire se limpia, los montes reverdecen y el agua vuelve a abrirse paso bajo la superficie.

Aproximadamente a 500 metros de nuestro hostal, en dirección a Santa Cruz, se encuentra el Barranco del Agua, un lugar que hoy luce un verde excepcional, haciendo honor al título de nuestra isla, conocida como la Isla Bonita y, en momentos como este, también como la isla verde.

Porque, a veces, un temporal de lluvia no destruye… regenera. 🌧️🌿

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Today in La Palma — Storm Therese: the system bringing life back to the island

Storm Therese hasn’t just brought wind, rain, and changes to daily life in La Palma over the past weeks; it has brought balance, purity, and renewal.

Its rainfall soaks into the volcanic soil, replenishes aquifers, and awakens vegetation after years without a similar phenomenon on the island.

Amid clouds and powerful gusts, the island breathes again: the air is cleansed, the hills turn green, and water once more finds its way beneath the surface.

Just 500 meters from our hostel, in the direction of Santa Cruz, lies Barranco del Agua, a place that today shines with exceptional greenery, honoring the title of our island, known as “La Isla Bonita” and, at times like this, truly a green island.

Because sometimes, a rainstorm doesn’t destroy… it regenerates. 🌧️🌿

25/03/2026

Hoy en La Palma — Borrasca Therese: la tormenta que devuelve la vida a la isla La borrasca Therese no solo ha traído viento, lluvia y cambios en la actividad diaria en La Palma durante las últimas semanas; ha traído equilibrio, pureza y renovación.

Sus precipitaciones empapan la tierra volcánica, recargan los acuíferos y despiertan la vegetación tras años sin un fenómeno similar en la isla.

Entre nubes y rachas intensas, la isla respira de nuevo: el aire se limpia, los montes reverdecen y el agua vuelve a abrirse paso bajo la superficie.

Aproximadamente a 500 metros de nuestro hostal, en dirección a Santa Cruz, se encuentra el Barranco del Agua, un lugar que hoy luce un verde excepcional, haciendo honor al título de nuestra isla, conocida como la Isla Bonita y, en momentos como este, también como la isla verde.

Porque, a veces, un temporal de lluvia no destruye… regenera. 🌧️🌿

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Today in La Palma — Storm Therese: the system bringing life back to the island

Storm Therese hasn’t just brought wind, rain, and changes to daily life in La Palma over the past weeks; it has brought balance, purity, and renewal.

Its rainfall soaks into the volcanic soil, replenishes aquifers, and awakens vegetation after years without a similar phenomenon on the island.

Amid clouds and powerful gusts, the island breathes again: the air is cleansed, the hills turn green, and water once more finds its way beneath the surface.

Just 500 meters from our hostel, in the direction of Santa Cruz, lies Barranco del Agua, a place that today shines with exceptional greenery, honoring the title of our island, known as “La Isla Bonita” and, at times like this, truly a green island.

Because sometimes, a rainstorm doesn’t destroy… it regenerates. 🌧️🌿

10/03/2025

Ever since we (Kata la Jefa & Marek) started travelling (this was way back in the 20th century) we have been using Lonely Planet guidebooks. Back then it was the best resource to find hostels, cafes and hidden attractions when travelling independently. We still keep some very worn books from Peru, Argentina or Japan. All these places inspired us to start dreaming about having our own backpackers' hostel. And also gave us ideas of how this should be done.
This journey lasted many years but eventually, in July 2022, we opened Bubango. We discussed between us that a spy from Lonely Planet may come our way. But you never know. Los Sauces is not exactly in the middle of the gr**go trail. One day we even had a suspect but decided not to ask. Be what may.
So now this merits our first post in more than a year and a half- we are in Lonely Planet Canary Islands!!! It's like for a Christian to jump onto pages of the Bible!
What's more, the format has changed (for you old folks) and now only recommended accommodations are listed. There is a total of 14 for La Palma. None of which is a hostel (except for us). Only one other is in the budget category. They are grouped in a chapter "Places We Love to Stay" and it says so about us:
A traditional Canarian house turned stylish hostel off the main plaza in Los Sauces, with dorms and private rooms, a shared kitchen, and a roof terrace.
Well, we would add a thing or two but ok, that's the time proven format- concise and to the point.
For more you have to come and see yourself!

01/01/2024

Estamos patrocinadores 😎

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💚❤️💛 Nueva imagen 🤩
🤝 Nuevos patrocinadores:
Hostal Bubango 😍
V&M apartamentos 😍
vm-apartamentos.com

Ayuntamiento de San Andrés y Sauces
Almogaren +Q Pilates
Centro Dental La Palma
Restaurante "Mesón del mar "
Cupalma Cooperativas Unidas

20/07/2023

Sometimes I wonder what is it that we do every day. Sure, we receive guests at the hostel and keep it clean but I have a feeling there is always an outstanding list of things to do.
It was a revelation when I came upon these two pictures. It is the same room in June 2022 and in July 2023. Ha! Now I get it myself! I see where the energy goes! Truthfully, day to day, you don't see the changes. But it is different now, no? 💪🏻

18/07/2023

Some little upgrades to our kitchen and terrace 😎 Wait to see what Marek is doing with the terrace floor 💪🏻

05/03/2023

The story of one sardina, rip 2023 🔥 We are absolutely amazed by the effort put in the party 🤩 Be warned- since the hostal is on the other side of the square from the stage, my bed was jumping to the rythm until 6am 😅

05/03/2023

The show goes on 🥳

04/03/2023

Entierro de la sardina, Los Sauces 2023. The party is just beginning 🥳

03/03/2023

Our is tomorrow 🤩 meanwhile Los Galguitos is ready to go 🥳

20/02/2023

Los Indianos 2023 🥳

03/02/2023

Full moon rising over Bubango terrace 🌕