PLACES TO VISIT IN THE ISLAND
ICONIC PLACES
The island has innumerable places to visit, either through its numerous trails or by car, here we name some of them but we always recommend that you go to a tourist information point so that you know everything that the island offers you as well as transport connections , other visit options, timetables, maps... and also on the oficial turistic website "visit La Palma". Also in our apartment you will have tourist information.
The heart of the island, our La Caldera de Taburiente National Park. A wonder to explore from its innumerable trails, go to the visitor center located in El Paso to be able to access the Park and inform yourself well before accessing, visits are controlled. There are also wonderful viewpoints from different points of the island.
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Caldera De Taburiente National Park
47 Carretera General de PadrónThe heart of the island, our La Caldera de Taburiente National Park. A wonder to explore from its innumerable trails, go to the visitor center located in El Paso to be able to access the Park and inform yourself well before accessing, visits are controlled. There are also wonderful viewpoints from different points of the island.
The Teneguía volcano erupt in 1971, is in the municipality of Fuencaliente. There is a visitor center and different routes that connect it with the San Antonio Volcano. There is a long and emblematic route for those who want to walk between volcanoes The route of the Volcanoes. Always find out in the different information centers.
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Teneguía
The Teneguía volcano erupt in 1971, is in the municipality of Fuencaliente. There is a visitor center and different routes that connect it with the San Antonio Volcano. There is a long and emblematic route for those who want to walk between volcanoes The route of the Volcanoes. Always find out in the different information centers.
The most famous viewpoint of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, accessible by car but very controlled access. To access you must ask permission at the El Paso Visitor Center.
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La Cumbrecita
The most famous viewpoint of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, accessible by car but very controlled access. To access you must ask permission at the El Paso Visitor Center.
The highest point of the island, El Roque de Los Muchachos. Accessible by car and with paths to enjoy better views since at its feet is La Caldera de Taburiente. On clearer days you can see the other islands in the province from there.
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Roque de Los Muchachos
Carretera al Roque de los MuchachosThe highest point of the island, El Roque de Los Muchachos. Accessible by car and with paths to enjoy better views since at its feet is La Caldera de Taburiente. On clearer days you can see the other islands in the province from there.
Here is one of the most famous viewpoints on the island, from there you can see the entire Aridane Valley, Tazacorte, La Caldera... a marvelous view that you cannot miss.
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Mirador El Time
km. 93 LP-1Here is one of the most famous viewpoints on the island, from there you can see the entire Aridane Valley, Tazacorte, La Caldera... a marvelous view that you cannot miss.
A must-see in Puntagorda, the Izcagua viewpoint, with its platforms that overlook the Izcagua ravine. Perfect activity to complete your visit to the Puntagorda Farmer's Market
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Mirador de Izcagua
A must-see in Puntagorda, the Izcagua viewpoint, with its platforms that overlook the Izcagua ravine. Perfect activity to complete your visit to the Puntagorda Farmer's Market
Park known as "Monkey Park" a small park on the outskirts of Los Llanos de Aridane, made with great care by palm artists.
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Parque Gómez Felipe
5 Ctra. Puerto Naos APark known as "Monkey Park" a small park on the outskirts of Los Llanos de Aridane, made with great care by palm artists.
Viewpoint from which you can see the area of Las Breñas, Santa Cruz de La Palma... all the green and imposing valley of the region
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Mirador de la Concepcion
21 Subida al Mirador de la ConcepciónViewpoint from which you can see the area of Las Breñas, Santa Cruz de La Palma... all the green and imposing valley of the region
Emblematic place with a lot of history and very careful. Here you can get different types of sea salt. Suggested visit to Rincón de La Sal Restaurant.
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Salinas Marinas de Fuencaliente
5 Ctra. la Costa el FaroEmblematic place with a lot of history and very careful. Here you can get different types of sea salt. Suggested visit to Rincón de La Sal Restaurant.
ACTIVITIES
Different activities to do on the island, although our recommendation is that you go to an information point as this guide is very limited.
The island has one of the most wonderful skies, which is why it has, along with Hawaii, the most advanced astrophysicists in the world. If you are interested you can visit them since there are days when guided tours are carried out.
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Observatorio Astrofísico
The island has one of the most wonderful skies, which is why it has, along with Hawaii, the most advanced astrophysicists in the world. If you are interested you can visit them since there are days when guided tours are carried out.
A small market where you can spend a Saturday afternoon or a Sunday morning. Located in the beautiful town of Puntagorda in the recreational area of El Fayal. It is very common that there are various activities on the esplanade of the market, we recommend that you go.
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Mercadillo del Agricultor de Puntagorda
56A Cno. el PinarA small market where you can spend a Saturday afternoon or a Sunday morning. Located in the beautiful town of Puntagorda in the recreational area of El Fayal. It is very common that there are various activities on the esplanade of the market, we recommend that you go.
On Sunday mornings this market is set up in El Llano de Argual in Los Llanos de Aridane, there you can get handicrafts, second-hand things, have a drink, listen to live music... it is a market with a lot of life.
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Rastro de Argual Flohmarkt
6 C. San AntonioOn Sunday mornings this market is set up in El Llano de Argual in Los Llanos de Aridane, there you can get handicrafts, second-hand things, have a drink, listen to live music... it is a market with a lot of life.
Site that can be accessed from the sea or by land, it is advisable to visit it since it is a small fishing neighborhood hidden in a cliff. You can also visit it if you do any of the routes with the tourist boats. The road is narrow and with many curves.
Poris de Candelaria viewpoint
Site that can be accessed from the sea or by land, it is advisable to visit it since it is a small fishing neighborhood hidden in a cliff. You can also visit it if you do any of the routes with the tourist boats. The road is narrow and with many curves.
Very different MTB routes, fun and adapted. A different and exciting way to explore the nature of the island. They speak English, German and Spanish.
MountainRide La Palma
19 C. SansofeVery different MTB routes, fun and adapted. A different and exciting way to explore the nature of the island. They speak English, German and Spanish.
Impressive trail through tunnels of water galleries and through a beautiful laurel forest, located in Los Sauces. It is important to get information before planning the visit, since depending on the route you want to do, you have to hire a 4x4 taxi.
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Nacientes de Marcos y Cordero
Impressive trail through tunnels of water galleries and through a beautiful laurel forest, located in Los Sauces. It is important to get information before planning the visit, since depending on the route you want to do, you have to hire a 4x4 taxi.
The Bodegas Noroeste Wine Cellar is located in Tijarafe, it is a place where you can taste not only their Vega Norte wines but also wines from other wineries and cocktails, accompanied with tapas, all local products. You can enjoy tastings of the different wines and other activities. You can check the activities and the telephone number for reservations by searching for Vinoteca Vega Norte on networks.
S.A.T Bodegas Noroeste de La Palma - Vega Norte
3 Camino BellidoThe Bodegas Noroeste Wine Cellar is located in Tijarafe, it is a place where you can taste not only their Vega Norte wines but also wines from other wineries and cocktails, accompanied with tapas, all local products. You can enjoy tastings of the different wines and other activities. You can check the activities and the telephone number for reservations by searching for Vinoteca Vega Norte on networks.
Puntagorda Zip Line, next to the Puntagorda Farmer's Market, is one of the highest in Spain, if you like strong emotions this can be an interesting activity. Open Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.
Tirolina Puntagorda
Puntagorda Zip Line, next to the Puntagorda Farmer's Market, is one of the highest in Spain, if you like strong emotions this can be an interesting activity. Open Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.
BEACH AND NATURAL POOLS
It is recommended to visit the AEMET website to check the weather report before going and also the state of the sea.
Beach with crystal clear and calm waters. In high season there is a hammock service and a kiosk. Although it is a calm beach, be careful with the currents if there is a red flag.
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La Playa de Charco Verde
Beach with crystal clear and calm waters. In high season there is a hammock service and a kiosk. Although it is a calm beach, be careful with the currents if there is a red flag.
Small fishing neighborhood with different areas for swimming and good restaurants to eat fresh fish from the area, the best restaurant without a doubt is "Kiosko 7"
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El Remo
Small fishing neighborhood with different areas for swimming and good restaurants to eat fresh fish from the area, the best restaurant without a doubt is "Kiosko 7"
El Charco Azul in Los Sauces, saltwater pool with crystal clear waters. Depending on the time of year it may not be suitable for swimming.
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Charco Azul
El Charco Azul in Los Sauces, saltwater pool with crystal clear waters. Depending on the time of year it may not be suitable for swimming.
Beach located in Tijarafe that can be accessed by sea or by going down the cliff. To access it, it is recommended to first find out about the state of the sea and the access.
Playa de la Veta
Beach located in Tijarafe that can be accessed by sea or by going down the cliff. To access it, it is recommended to first find out about the state of the sea and the access.
Coastal turistic place where you can walk, enjoy the beach and have a wonderful cocktail.
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Beach Bar Puerto Naos
27 P.º MarítimoCoastal turistic place where you can walk, enjoy the beach and have a wonderful cocktail.
In Barlovento, there is the Fajana de Barlovento, crystal clear water pools, constantly cleaned by the sea itself. Very comfortable to access and of different depth. There is a restaurant in the same pools where you can eat well.
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La Fajana
In Barlovento, there is the Fajana de Barlovento, crystal clear water pools, constantly cleaned by the sea itself. Very comfortable to access and of different depth. There is a restaurant in the same pools where you can eat well.
The closest beach to the apartment and the most popular in the town of Tazacorte. 5 minutes by car and 15 or 20 minutes walking. On your walk you will have restaurants, cafes,... a lot of atmosphere. A wonderful place to enjoy the sunsets that the island offers us.
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Playa y Puerto de Tazacorte
15 Av. el EmigranteThe closest beach to the apartment and the most popular in the town of Tazacorte. 5 minutes by car and 15 or 20 minutes walking. On your walk you will have restaurants, cafes,... a lot of atmosphere. A wonderful place to enjoy the sunsets that the island offers us.
Echentive beach is a beach of cascajos (stones) if the sea is not at all good you can continue enjoying the ponds that are part of this volcanic area. There is the famous Holy Fountain.
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Playa Echentive station
Echentive beach is a beach of cascajos (stones) if the sea is not at all good you can continue enjoying the ponds that are part of this volcanic area. There is the famous Holy Fountain.
Beach currently with good access, with crystal clear waters. Here is also the Kiosco de La Zamora, perfect for eating fresh fish and cooling off after a day at the beach in Fuencaliente.
Playa y Bajas de la Zamora
Beach currently with good access, with crystal clear waters. Here is also the Kiosco de La Zamora, perfect for eating fresh fish and cooling off after a day at the beach in Fuencaliente.
One of the most spectacular beaches on the island, but one of the most dangerous due to its currents. If you want to go swimming, always follow the instructions of the locals. It is usually a beach very frequented by surfers. If you don't want to go down to the beach there is a viewpoint from where you can see it
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Playa de Nogales
One of the most spectacular beaches on the island, but one of the most dangerous due to its currents. If you want to go swimming, always follow the instructions of the locals. It is usually a beach very frequented by surfers. If you don't want to go down to the beach there is a viewpoint from where you can see it
A natural pool hidden in Puntallana. It has a small picnic area and barbecue as well as a solarium. It is recommended to leave the car parked a little before the last descent as the last section is a very steep dirt track.
Puerto Paja
A natural pool hidden in Puntallana. It has a small picnic area and barbecue as well as a solarium. It is recommended to leave the car parked a little before the last descent as the last section is a very steep dirt track.
NATURE
The island is pure nature, these are some of the places that we recommend you visit.
Biosphere Reserve, a wonder of Jurassic forest located in the town of Los Sauces. There you can find different trails of different intensities, as well as a small restaurant with typical food from the area.
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Cascada De los Tilos
Biosphere Reserve, a wonder of Jurassic forest located in the town of Los Sauces. There you can find different trails of different intensities, as well as a small restaurant with typical food from the area.
Located in the municipality of El Paso, a volcanic landscape El llano de Las Brujas, accessible by car, with wonderful trails and unbeatable views of the Valley.
Llano de Brujas
Located in the municipality of El Paso, a volcanic landscape El llano de Las Brujas, accessible by car, with wonderful trails and unbeatable views of the Valley.
Mirador Los Dragos
11 Ctra. GeneralA viewpoint famous for its centennial dragon trees located in Puntagorda.
Volcano that erupted on September 19, 2021, currently active. Visits are restricted so we will update the information about it.
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Volcán Cumbre Vieja | La Palma
Camino Cabeza de VacaVolcano that erupted on September 19, 2021, currently active. Visits are restricted so we will update the information about it.
RESTAURANTS
It is recommended to check schedules before going and it is better to make a reservation to ensure a table. We also recommend that you visit networks or ask us which one we recommend since it will depend on your taste.
Located in Tijarafe, a restaurant with very nice views and very good designer cuisine, a recommended lunch to enjoy the place.
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Restaurante La Muralla
s/n LP-1Located in Tijarafe, a restaurant with very nice views and very good designer cuisine, a recommended lunch to enjoy the place.
Charming restaurant located on the outskirts of Los Llanos de Aridane, quiet, cozy with quality food and service at a medium price.
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San Petronio Restaurante
40 Cam. Pino SantiagoCharming restaurant located on the outskirts of Los Llanos de Aridane, quiet, cozy with quality food and service at a medium price.
A very different restaurant excavated in a cave, with its own wine harvest, good meats and very good service.
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Bodegon Tamanca station
A very different restaurant excavated in a cave, with its own wine harvest, good meats and very good service.
Different and delicious food. Very good attention. Reservations are recommended before going as it is a small restaurant.
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Restaurante Franchipani
57 PinosDifferent and delicious food. Very good attention. Reservations are recommended before going as it is a small restaurant.
Located in the town of Barlovento, very good and abundant food with local products. Its star products are meats and especially its gofio escaldado, a very typical dish from the north of the island. It is recommended to go early, especially if you go on a Saturday or Sunday, as it is usually very crowded.
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El Asador del Campesino
9334 Tr.ª Casco UrbanoLocated in the town of Barlovento, very good and abundant food with local products. Its star products are meats and especially its gofio escaldado, a very typical dish from the north of the island. It is recommended to go early, especially if you go on a Saturday or Sunday, as it is usually very crowded.
A designer restaurant, with a menu with great taste for La Palma products. Located in an idyllic setting such as the Fuencaliente salt flats. The desserts are simply spectacular.
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Restaurante Temático El Jardín de la Sal
5 Ctra. la Costa el FaroA designer restaurant, with a menu with great taste for La Palma products. Located in an idyllic setting such as the Fuencaliente salt flats. The desserts are simply spectacular.
Different and exquisite food. Very good attention. Reservation is recommended before going as it is a small restaurant
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Restaurante Franchipani
57 PinosDifferent and exquisite food. Very good attention. Reservation is recommended before going as it is a small restaurant
Restaurant located in Los Sauces in El Charco Azul, large terrace, wide and varied menu. Great to complete the day after a bath in the wonderful puddle
Restaurante Rompecabos
15 Cam. el MelonarRestaurant located in Los Sauces in El Charco Azul, large terrace, wide and varied menu. Great to complete the day after a bath in the wonderful puddle
One of the most traditional restaurants on the island, palmera food grilled meat, chicken, grilled cheese, wrinkled potatoes... It is recommended to call before going because depending on the season it may close for a few days and it is recommended to book before going because it is always full.
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Restaurante Chipi-Chipi
42 Juan MayorOne of the most traditional restaurants on the island, palmera food grilled meat, chicken, grilled cheese, wrinkled potatoes... It is recommended to call before going because depending on the season it may close for a few days and it is recommended to book before going because it is always full.
Restaurant with traditional food from La Palma, grilled meats, grilled cheese, potatoes... located in the church square of La Virgen de Las Nieves. It is recommended to book before going if you intend to go on a weekend or late at noon / night
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Bar Parrilla Las Nieves
2 Barrio NievesRestaurant with traditional food from La Palma, grilled meats, grilled cheese, potatoes... located in the church square of La Virgen de Las Nieves. It is recommended to book before going if you intend to go on a weekend or late at noon / night
In the neighborhood of Las Tricias in Garafía is this cafeteria-restaurant. It is located in the church square with a quiet and cozy environment, its food is varied and different with local products
Camu Camu
26 Diseminado Lomo los BarreroIn the neighborhood of Las Tricias in Garafía is this cafeteria-restaurant. It is located in the church square with a quiet and cozy environment, its food is varied and different with local products
Local restaurant with stunning views of La Caldera de Taburiente. Local cuisine at very affordable prices
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Balcón Taburiente
2 Cam. CantadoresLocal restaurant with stunning views of La Caldera de Taburiente. Local cuisine at very affordable prices
Spectacular views with a small but very careful menu, it is more than a tavern
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Tasca Catalina El Paso
27 C. MiramarSpectacular views with a small but very careful menu, it is more than a tavern
Signature cuisine with very elaborate dishes and top quality products. Price per high cover
La Gatera Gastro-Bar
Signature cuisine with very elaborate dishes and top quality products. Price per high cover
COFFEE SHOP
For coffee lovers, in Los Llanos de Aridane is Café de Don Manuel, don't forget to also try their cakes, especially the cheesecake
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El Café De Don Manuel
8 C. Díaz PimientaFor coffee lovers, in Los Llanos de Aridane is Café de Don Manuel, don't forget to also try their cakes, especially the cheesecake
A very different cafeteria, with a variety of vegetarian and vegan food for breakfast, lunch... the interior patio is very cozy and pleasant. It is located in the area of La Laguna in Los Llanos de Aridane
Palmerita Café
234A Ctra. Puerto Naos AA very different cafeteria, with a variety of vegetarian and vegan food for breakfast, lunch... the interior patio is very cozy and pleasant. It is located in the area of La Laguna in Los Llanos de Aridane
On your way to the northwest or back, making a stop to enjoy craft beer is something very successful. It is a quiet place with good tapas and portions to accompany the drink
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Cervecería Isla Verde
41 El JesúsOn your way to the northwest or back, making a stop to enjoy craft beer is something very successful. It is a quiet place with good tapas and portions to accompany the drink