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Located to the south of La Palma, Echentive Beach is one of the island’s youngest beaches, emerging as it did in 1971 after Mt. Teneguía erupted. Part of the Volcanoes of Teneguía Natural Monument, the beach is therefore located in stunning natural surroundings. Approximately 275 metres long, it is easily accessible by car or trail despite its wild setting

Located to the east of the island of La Palma, Bajamar Beach is one of the most popular beaches among locals throughout the year. Next to Santa Cruz de la Palma and sandwiched between the marina and the Risco de la Concepción Natural Monument, it is also near cafés and restaurants. With parking available, this black sandy beach is around 700 metres long.

The beach at Charco Verde in the south-west of La Palma, is just two kilometres away from Puerto Naos. Surrounded by nature, it is the best beach to take the children to without giving up the benefits of a rural setting. This pleasant cove, surrounded by cliffs and banana plantations, benefits from a calm sea, allowing the whole family to enjoy the water and sand. As well as being easily accessible by road, Charco Verde also offers parking.

Handicrafts, gastronomy, history, traditional architecture, volcanoes, sea, lush forests or mountains, all without losing sight of the ocean.

If you want to know which are the best beaches in La Palma and why, keep reading.

Since 2001, the island of La Palma has had a Marine Reserve that covers a strip of coast measuring 15 kilometers.

Traveling to La Palma with children is a great idea any time of the year. Here are some recommendations for family friendly activities on the island.

The Torre (Tower) of Malpique, in the far south of La Palma, is a difficult dive at a depth of a maximum of 40 metres and is of great interest to underwater photographers and lovers of vertigo and weightlessness. The Torre is a massive column of volcanic rock , about 20 metres high which emerges vertically from a depth of 50 metres and is covered with black coral. Dives can only take place in suitable sea conditions. The Torre is one of the favourite places for diving on this island which is included in the Unesco Biosphere Reserves.

On the island there are wonderful routes for those who love to discover the world on their bike.

The route between the port of Tazacorte and the El Time viewpoint is a short hike suitable for all levels, making it ideal for a family outing. The excursion begins at the port, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim and savor delicious fresh fish, and leads to the viewpoint, offering excellent views of the Llanos de Aridane. The complete route is around 6 kilometers, half if you only do the one-way journey. Every May, thousands of runners traverse this path to fulfill a dream: the Transvulcania.