Trails of La Palma
Visiting La Palma means enjoying unforgettable walks through its wide network of trails. In La Palma, each stone has a story, and each path a logic that has allowed the palm trees to travel through impossible slopes and steep ravines.
Distributed throughout the geography of the island, in La Palma it is possible to walk in landscapes as surprising as they are varied: from the bowels of the earth of its volcanic environments, to the lushness of the pine or laurel forests, passing through the deep ravines or steep coastal cliffs, La Isla Bonita is a place to walk, breathe and enjoy.
Walk Among Volcanoes
Strolling through the geological past of the island is possible thanks to the trails that run through its volcanoes, craters and lava flows.
The well-known Route of the Volcanoes is considered one of the most beautiful in the world, due to the diversity of landscapes that can be seen along its 18km. This dizzying journey, which runs from the Refugio del Pilar to Fuencaliente, where the Teneguía volcano is located, offers the possibility of spotting the most varied fauna such as the farm and the kestrel. On the tour the visitor will also enjoy views such as the one that can be seen from Las Deseadas, at 2,000m high, for many the best view of the island, and from where on clear days it is possible to see Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro.
Admire the newest territory of Spain is also possible on this island, thanks to the path that approaches the cone of the new volcano of La Palma, only possible with authorized companies, resulting from the last eruption in September 2021.
Unique Forests
Also known as La Isla Verde, La Palma also offers trails in which to enjoy the scent of pine forests, or let yourself be enveloped by the exuberance of its "primitive" vegetation.
One of the most beautiful trails is the one that extends in a circular way through the verdant laurel forest of the Cubo de Galga, located in the northeast of the island, in the municipality of Puntallana.
No less beautiful is the forest of Los Tilos, the first Biosphere Reserve on the island and located in the municipality of San Andrés y Sauces, which preserves a natural heritage of exceptional value. In addition to the laurel, the tiles, vineyards, palos blancos, laurels, acebiños, strawberry trees, peralillos, fayas, heather and extraordinary giant ferns also stand out in this forest. And, speaking of laurisilva, we must also name the PR LP 9.2 that passes through the spectacular Caldera del Agua.
Revitalizing yourself is possible in places like Las Tricias, where a small path that recalls the rural past of the island, brings the visitor closer to the spectacular dragos of Buracas, centenary trees that give off an incomparable magic. No less energetic is the trail to the dragons of Las Toscas.
Water Routes
The water in La Palma is present in each of the corners of the island both in its sea, its waterfalls, its streams and its fountains. Feeling its freshness, and listening to its relaxing melody is possible on many trails of Isla Bonita.
The spectacular Marcos y Codero trail is a beautiful walk that allows you to cross up to 13 water tunnels, along its 12.5km of route between dense laurel forests and deep ravines.
Also the Camino de las Fuentes, in Breña Alta, bears witness to the importance that water has had for palm trees through its fountains, and the vestiges of the old laundries.
And, of course, the Waterfall of Colors in Caldera de Taburiente National Park.
And, speaking of water, of course, those that run near the cliff coast of La Palma, allowing you to admire its spectacularity such as the GR 130 between Barlovento and Garafía
Caldera de Taburiente National Park
Finally, if La Palma had a heart, it would be that of Caldera de Taburiente National Park. This cleft 8km in diameter and up to 1.50 deep, covered with dense Canarian pine forests and furrowed by deep ravines, is an oasis of peace for the walker.
Witnessing the night sky covered by a blanket of stars, crossing the bowels of the earth or bathing in its interior, are just some of the experiences that can be gained on foot in this park, which also houses monumental trees and viewpoints such as La Cumbrecita, a natural balcony that is undoubtedly the prize of any self-respecting walker.
