Driving route around the centre of La Palma

Crossing the island from Santa Cruz de La Palma to Los Llanos de Aridane

In order to discover the ‘Isla Bonita’ in depth, as well as visiting beaches of black sand and seeing its unique nature, you have to travel to its interior. A trip to its origins and traditions, but also to its markedly volcanic spirit and the recent marks left by the latter in the west of La Palma. All along this route, which lasts approximately a day, we find places full of history alongside areas where this history has just restarted.

Ancient traditions and new volcanoes

Begin in Santa Cruz de La Palma and head towards Breña Baja, where the peaceful beach of Los Cancajos awaits. Continue towards Breña Alta to visit the Puro Palmero Museum and the Concepción Viewpoint, with spectacular views of the island capital. Carry on along the LP-301 to the El Pilar La Palma refuge, ideal for walking in pine groves, enjoying the Llanos del Jable Viewpoint or setting off along the Volcano Route. A few kilometres away, in El Paso, explore the Las Hilanderas Silk Museum, the Caldera de Taburiente Visitors’ Centre and the Cumbrecita Viewpoint, with views of Taburiente National Park. Then, in Los Llanos de Aridane, discover the old town, the Benahoarita Archaeological Museum and the beaches of Aridane, Puerto Naos, Charco Verde and El Remo. The route ends in Tazacorte, passing through its historic old town and enjoying the seafront promenade, the harbour beach and the local gastronomy. From here you can take a boat to spot marine fauna or admire the Tajogaite volcano. A route full of tradition, nature and surprises!

Downloadable files selection

Mapa de carreteras de la isla de La Palma

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Playa de Los Cancajos Playas populares de La Palma

Llanos del Jable. Stargazing in La Palma

Charco Verde Playas para niños de La Palma

Map of Driving route around the centre of La Palma

Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
Use the waste- paper baskets and, insofar as possible, separate and place your recycling waste in the appropriate containers.
Do not throw any waste or other objects into the sea.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
In natural spaces and at viewpoints, do not leave the trail or the spaces designated for people to be in.
Respect and look after the area's historic and cultural heritage, along with the public furniture and items for visitors, such as information panels or telescopes and binoculars.
Drive carefully and responsibly.