Things to Do in La Palma

Canarians call La Palma ‘la isla bonita' – the beautiful island – which is quite the compliment. It's so enchanting that Rudi, one of our guides, decided to make it his home 40 years ago. ‘I love doing this tour,' he says. ‘It shows you the island's past and present – from one of the world's biggest observatories to Tajogaite, Europe's newest volcano.' Plus, you'll discover wonders such as Roque de los Muchachos and the primeval Caldera de Taburiente.Your adventure kicks off as you venture up the 2,500m-high Roque de los Muchachos – La Palma's highest peak – passing the domed astronomical observatory on the way. At the top, take in the views over the 8km-wide Caldera de Taburiente, the island's only national park. Ringed by cloud-bursting peaks, this immense bowl is thick with pine forests and waterfalls. Your guide will fill you in on the park's history and how your visit will help conserve its ecosystems.Next, it's on to Puntagorda – arguably one of the prettiest villages in the Canaries. Nestled between two ravines, rows of pine and almond trees flank cobbled streets that enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Here, you'll have some time to have a poke around the weekly farmer's market, with stalls dedicated to local produce and handicrafts. At El Time viewpoint, there are heart-pounding views over the Angustias gorge. We'll also make our way to Tajuya viewpoint, from where you can observe the scarred, inferno-like slopes of the Tajogaite volcanic cone, formed from an eruption in autumn 2021.

Discover the south crater of Tajogaite on this guided trek in La Palma. Visit the newest volcano in the area.

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Take a journey through western La Palma to see a village hidden inside a cave. Along the way, you'll stop for a coffee break at El Time, a viewpoint overlooking the Aridane Valley. Then, you'll continue to El Poris de Candelaria, a small village inside a 50-metre-high cave. Here, there's a 10-minute walk down to the coast, past the white-painted houses built by locals to escape the summer heat. The calmer waters at this part of the island are where the fishing boats were docked over 100 years ago.

Immerse yourself in La Palma's geology and volcanic history on this guided tour of a volcanic cave and lava field.

Departure from Los Cancajos or wherever you indicate, including the Airport, to the La Concepción Viewpoint, from there we take the La Cumbre Highway to the La Caldera de Taburiente Visitor Center, passing through the La Cumbre Viewpoint. From the visitor center we continue our excursion to La Cumbrecita where if it is a clear day we can see the imposing Caldera de Taburiente. Then we will go to El Paso and continue towards Los Llanos de Aridane and Tazacorte to continue towards the Puerto de Tazacorte, once there we return through the El Pilar Refuge stopping at the Mirador del Jable and returning to the starting point.

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La Palma is crisscrossed with world-class walking trails. But the star of the show is the Caldera Taburiente hike – a journey through the island's only national park. You'll walk the snake-like trails into the crater basin, gaze out over incredible scenery and visit La Cascade de Colores – a waterfall where iron-rich waters create a rainbow effect.

Stargazing on the island of La Palma. Travel through space with a guided tour observing constellations with the naked eye and stars, planets, galaxies and the moon through binoculars and an telescope.

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Walk alongside the crater of the Tajogaite volcano with a local guide. Discover how this new landscape was born after the 2021 eruption. A unique and unforgettable experience.

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2021 saw the creation of a new volcanic crater near La Palma. The volcano previously known as Cumbre Vieja erupted, completely changing the landscape west of the city. Hiking 6.5km on the newly christened Tajogaite – cracked mountain – you'll almost reach the crater. From here, awesome views of the lava flows and the Aridane Valley open up.

Make the most of your trip to La Palma with a dolphin and whale-watching cruise. Learn about these creatures from marine biologists and admire them as they swim in their natural habitat.

This private tour for groups of 1 - 10 people, picks you up at any hotel on the island and at the cruise port of Arrecife. It combines the best of Lanzarote's southern area: Timanfaya, La Geria, Echadero de los Camellos, El Golfo and its Green Lagoon. You will have the opportunity to visit these spectacular places without having to wait in queues. And you will be able to choose whether to stay longer in one place or another, or skip some of the visits, as it is a private tour for you, your family or group of friends. Our qualified and experienced guides will offer you a unique experience. You will learn the history of each of César Manrique's creations and soak up the island's culture. All you have to do is relax and enjoy. We assure you comfort and wellbeing on your trip.

Blessed with almost picture-postcard scenery, La Palma is the perfect place for photography and astronomy fans. On this bus tour, you'll drive to the island's highest point – Roque de los Muchachos – with stops at iconic viewpoints along the way. Make a detour to a secret viewpoint to watch a sizzling sunset with a glass of wine, before the chance to stargaze.

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Why this Stargazing Excursion at Roque de los Muchachos is the Best Prime Location – Best Spot on the Island Held at Roque de los Muchachos, the highest and most renowned stargazing location on La Palma, with some of the clearest skies in the world. Professional-Grade Telescope Observe planets, nebulae, star clusters, and distant galaxies through a powerful, high-quality telescope designed for deep-sky viewing. ‍ Years of Experience Led by a seasoned astronomy expert with extensive experience in both stargazing and astrophotography, ensuring rich and accurate insights. ️ Right Next to Real Observatories Experience the night sky in the same place top scientists work—surrounded by some of the most advanced astronomical observatories on Earth. Private Tours Only Enjoy a completely private experience—no crowds, no waiting. You'll have more time at the telescope and the freedom to ask as many questions as you like, tailored to your interests and pace.

On the 19th of September 2021 a new volcanic crater was formed near La Palma. The volcano previously known as Cumbre Vieja erupted, completely changing the landscape west of the city. Hiking 6.5km on the newly christened Tajogaite – cracked mountain – you'll almost reach the crater. From here, awesome views of the lava flows and the Aridane Valley open up.

You must be one of the first to discover more closely the volcano of La Palma with this new trail that has just opened to the public. A 360º tour that will leave you speechless.

Lanzarote's volcanic scenery comes into its own at Timanfaya National Park. This corner of the island is all rusty-red peaks and craters straight from a sci-fi movie set. And it's all even more dramatic at sunset. So on this evening trip, you're in for a treat. Join us as we drive the park's famous Lunar Route around the scorched peaks, known as the Mountains of Fire. You'll enjoy an exclusive stop at Montaña a Rajada lookout, before arriving at El Diablo, a circular restaurant built on top of the Islote de Hilario volcano. Designed by Lanzarote's acclaimed architect, Cesar Manrique, its floor-to-ceiling windows command jaw-dropping panoramas over the national park. After capturing the candy floss clouds and craters on camera, tuck into dinner sizzled up on the volcano-heated barbecue, enjoying the views and live Canarian music.

Look for some of the 27 species of cetaceans of the Canary Islands and visit coastal highlights: Porís de Candelaria and the Beautiful Cave.

Trek to El Roque de los Muchachos in a small-group with an experienced guide. Enjoy an adventurous outing as you experience stunning views from the highest point on the island of La Palma.

This tour combines a walk with a bus excursion, it will begin with a 3-hour hiking route from Llano del Jable. We will enter, always accompanied by authorized guides, on the new path that has been created to see the crater of the new volcano, from an enabled viewpoint. We will be able to learn more about the geological history of the island. Then, we will go to the Port of Tazacorte, from where it is possible to appreciate the new expansion of the island, known as the lava delta. Then we will ascend through the La Laguna neighborhood, an area visibly affected by the volcano's lava flows, arriving at the Plaza de Tajuya, which became an improvised viewpoint for the eruption. Finally, we will see the volcano from Tacande, one of the closest neighborhoods to the place where the volcano was born. With this route we will be able to verify how the orography of the landscape was modified, after 85 days of intense activity of the volcanic eruption of Tajogaite.

Blessed with almost made-for-Instagram scenery, La Palma is the perfect place for photography fans. We'll drive to the island's highest point at Roque de Los Muchachos – 2,426 metres up, before trekking down into the forest-covered depths of Caldera Taburiente crater. You'll end the walk at Pico de la Cruz watching a dazzling sunset.

Discover La Palma by bus on a full-day trip. Enjoy panoramic views from Roque de Los Muchachos, explore puntagorda's Farmer's Market, and see the Royal Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snows.

Discover how we grow Canary Island bananas sustainably, without chemicals and in harmony with nature. At Platanológico, we show you a logical and agroecological way of producing nutritious food on a living farm that withstood the volcanic eruption of 2021. Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m., we invite you to a guided tour of your farm in Puerto Naos. You'll learn about the pure genius of natural ecosystem as witnessed on your finca, the fascinating matriarchy of banana trees, the importance of good production for good nutrition, and how we coexist with volcanoes. The experience lasts between 90 and 120 minutes. There's not much walking, and there's shade and places to sit while we share our knowledge. At the end, we enjoy a cup of solar tea together. An intimate, educational, and lively visit. We look forward to seeing you!

La Palma is crisscrossed with world-class walking trails. But the star of the show is the Caldera Taburiente hike – a journey through the island's only national park. You'll walk the snake-like trails into the crater basin, gaze out over incredible scenery and visit La Cascade de Colores – a waterfall where iron-rich waters create a rainbow effect.

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Enjoy a tour through Majorca's interior. Visit the fascinating La Raixa Estate and three popular wineries of the region. Sample exquisite quality wines along with regional specialties, like olive oil and local food. Enjoy the stunning views.

The Caldera Taburiente trail is a journey through the island's only national park – and it's the star of La Palma's popular hiking scene. You'll walk the snake-like trails into a volcano crater basin, gaze out over incredible scenery and visit La Cascade de Colores – a waterfall where iron-rich waters create a rainbow effect in the rock.

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Mass tourism is becoming a thing of the past, as today most visitors prefer private tours rather than group travel, so that they can choose their own personalized schedules and itineraries. With our private excursion we avoid the queues at the entrances to the tourist centers of Lanzarote, and if you decide to visit the Timanfaya National Park, you will not have to change your vehicle since we are authorized to do the route of the volcanoes in our own transport. Our vehicles assure you an excursion in maximum comfort and our professional guides are extraordinary, knowledgeable about the area, able to outline a travel plan according to your requests and interests, offering personalized attention and informing you at all times about the places of interest. interest to visit. The visits are tailored to your needs. Without haste and without stress, and if you wish, you can always change the route during the excursion.

This full day walking tour lines up all the must-sees of La Palma's lava-scorched landscape. You'll start at the impressive Hoyo Negro crater and set off along the famous Volcano Route. It's a tough-but-rewarding trek that'll take you across the tartan-like black and red lava fields, through pine-covered craters and up to volcanic rims.

Explore the stunning island of La Palma on this buggy adventure. Visit some of the most famous volcanoes and enjoy stunning panoramic views of natural beauty. Ride through mountainous landscapes and lush vegetation on this half-day excursion.

Without a doubt, the best activity you can do on La Palma. Discover the Caldera de Taburiente, considered the most emblematic natural wonder of the island. You will fall in love with the different landscapes that this high level hike offers.

Tick off the island's dusty, black and red-coloured lava fields, pine-covered craters and volcanic rims with this full day walking tour. A tough-but-rewarding trek starts at the impressive Hoyo Negro crater and takes you along La Palma's famous Volcano Route.

Enjoy La Palma’s starry sky with VIP treatment, a private telescope, and extra time to explore, observe, and ask questions — all while part of the group experience.

We will go to the Mirador de La Concepción, Sanctuary of Las Nieves, to continue to the Visitor Center of La Caldera de Taburiente and Mirador de La Cumbrecita. From there we moved to the Port of Tazacorte, touring El Paso, Los Llanos and Tazacorte (municipality where the Conquest began in 1492). Then we move to the most volcanic area of the Island, crossing the Mirador de San Nicolás, Las Indias and San Antonio Volcano, we pass through the Villa de Mazo, Montaña de la Breña and return to the starting point.

La Palma's Enchanted Forest Trail is a tapestry of misty, ancient laurel trees, waterfalls and volcano-scapes – and it's as magical as it sounds. Grab your walking boots for a trek through the lush Puntallana region where outstanding vistas and unspoilt landscapes await.

Discover Costa Adeje and learn about the history, culture, and secrets of the most popular part of Tenerife on a guided tour. Admire the incredible views from the coast and hills from above.

Come and contemplate two million years of volcanic history, witnessing some of the wonders that the northeast of La Palma displays on its coast. Our walk allows us to get to know the cliffs, ports and natural beaches of the municipalities of Tijarafe and Puntagorda. Once we reach the end of the coastal route, we go further into the open sea, to meet whales, dolphins, turtles, birds and other marine beings that want to greet us. Then, some days we will go out for a walk. Others, depending on the time, we will contemplate the sunset in the sea.

Like a scene straight from a hit Harry Potter film, La Palma's Enchanted Forest Trail is a tapestry of misty, ancient laurel trees, waterfalls and volcano-scapes – and it's as magical as it sounds. Grab your walking boots for a trek through the Puntallana region where outstanding vistas and timeless landscapes come as standard. Transfer included.

See dolphins, whales, turtles, and other marine life during a boat tour with an experienced crew.

Enjoy a magnificent and unforgettable caving tour through the Cueva de las Palomas lava tube in La Palma (Canary Islands). Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear, as well as a jacket and some rain protection if necessary. It is also advisable to bring sun protection and a cap or hat and water. Never deviate from the marked trails.

If you thought La Palma was beautiful, wait till you see it from the sea. This glass bottom-catamaran cruise along the west coast takes you to spots that are either hard or impossible to reach by land. You'll go into the Bonita Cave and see landmarks such as the Veta beach – and may even spot dolphins.The fun kicks off when the Fancy II sails from Tazacorte harbour. You'll sail northwards past volcanic cliffs with drops of more than 200 metres. We'll stop at the Bonita Cave – a large grotto with two mouths. Centuries ago, locals would hide here from pirates. The catamaran will sail right into the cave.Next up is Poris de Candelaria, where a few fishermen's huts have been built at the foot of cliffs. Snacks will then be served. We'll keep on sailing, passing the Colorada Cave and Poris de Puntagorda, in search of dolphins and whales.

Explore the PlatanoLógico Edible Forest, a unique eco-farm in Puerto Naos, La Palma, where nature and sustainable banana cultivation come together on a plantation with 17 years of history.

Enjoy a magnificent and unforgettable hiking route to discover the new volcano of La Palma. •Duration: 3:30-4h, round trip •Distance: 8 kilometers •Difficulty: medium The route is now approximately 8km, duration of 3:30-4h, and with a slope of -300m/+300m. We get much closer to one of the volcano's craters (previously about 400m from a crater, now 1m from the edge of another of the many craters it has). The ground is still volcanic ash. Meeting point: La Palma Outdoor (C/ Antonio Pino Pérez, Nº1 in El Paso) at 11:45 Due to weather conditions, the route can be modified and made linear to the Las Manchas neighborhood. The duration would be the same, the only difference would be that the difference in elevation would be +100m/-600m and the distance would be 6.5 km. They would be dropped off again at the La Palma Outdoor office.