Home Adventure La Palma Shines With World-Class Volcanic Hikes and Starlight Treks

La Palma Shines With World-Class Volcanic Hikes and Starlight Treks

Photo by Abian San Gil

Experience La Palma’s playground of tracks and trails, equally suited for high-altitude hiking and leisurely strolls through a wonderland of ancient forests, bays, caves and lava planes. Artfully balanced with a volcano route amid brand new lava-filled landscapes, La Isla Bonita offers a one-of-a-kind 700 sq. km – long island hideaway with endless active pursuits.

Tajogaite volcano tour

Embrace safe and scintillating 6 km circular trail and get up close to the Tajogaite volcano, the most recent volcanic eruption on La Palma, and get close to the cone to observe the lava flows or the new island’s silhouette in tranquil village of Tazacorte. The route leads to the new volcano, accessible only with guided group tours organised by authorized private companies.                                                              

Caldera de Taburiente

Swim through the sea of clouds in the outstanding natural beauty north of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park in El Paso. Trek away and ascend to the highest point on the island, perched at 2,420 meters above sea level, housing Roque de los Muchachos Astrophysical Observatory (ORM), which has some of the best astronomical facilities anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. 

Ruta El Time Puerto de Tazacorte

Immerse into iconic route between the port of Tazacorte and the El Time viewpoint to capture memories for all generations. Short hike suitable for all levels, also offers hideaways for well-earned swim in the irresistibly refreshing Atlantic waters, while every May, the route transforms into a signature race renowned throughout Spain, the Transvulcania.

 Garafia – Tijarafe                      

Embark on 24 km scenic route across dizzying northeastern cliffs with a stop at unrivalled Puntagorda, the Farmers’ market, and Almond Tree Festival and Miraflores Astronomical Viewpoint, famed for blanket of stars.