Trail through the new volcano of La Palma

A route through the past and most recent present of the island

On what is a totally safe route which brings us closer to, while remaining at a safe distance from the new volcano, this new circular trail allows small groups to explore, on foot, the new landscape that is the legacy left by the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano. A hike of around 6 kilometres lasting a little over 2 hours which must be undertaken with authorised guides. Although this is an easy to moderate difficulty-level hike, we highly recommend that you come equipped with proper mountain walking footwear, suitable clothing, sunblock and water, and book your tour in advance by contacting the companies on La Palma that specialise in this kind of activity, or on the website set up for residents. As an alternative, boat trips leave the port of Tazacorte which enable one to view the new “fajanas”, or lava plains, from the sea and in total safety.

Old places, new landscapes

The more than 80 days of eruption have completely changed the way historical municipalities such as Llanos de Aridane and El Paso are seen; from them, today, we can see how the lava flows ploughed through the landscape. Or Tajuya, and its square, famous for its panoramic views of the valley, which became akey location for the media interested in documenting the progress of the advancing lava. Another place one simply must stop in is Tazacorte, a picturesque fishing village historically surrounded by a sea of banana plantations from where we can now observe Spain’s youngest tract of land and see how the island’s silhouette has been changed forever.

Length

6 km.

Book "Only with authorized company"

El Paso

Map of Trail through the new volcano 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.
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'.
Respect the signposting along trails. Leaving the set paths causes damage to the environment and could also be dangerous for you and anyone with you.
It is safer to keep your pet on a lead.
Try not to alter the peace of the environment with excessive noise (loud music, yelling, etc.).