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La Palma

Island · Canary Islands, 🇪🇸 Spain
Population 85,104
Area 705 km²
Time zone Atlantic/Canary
Official website www.cabildodelapalma.es
La Palma

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La Palma's Absolute Essentials

Explore the diverse landscapes of La Palma, from the 2,426-meter peak of Roque de los Muchachos to the salt flats of Salinas de Fuencaliente. This selection highlights the island's volcanic heritage at the Tajogaite Volcano and its architectural history seen in the 17th-century Castillo de Santa Catalina and the wooden balconies of Santa Cruz. Discover unique geological formations like the mineral-stained Cascada de Colores and coastal sites such as Porís de Candelaria, a village built entirely within a sea cave.

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Island Viewpoints and Peaks

This collection highlights the dramatic topography of La Palma, from the 2,426-meter summit of Roque de los Muchachos to the volcanic craters of the south. It features key vantage points overlooking the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, the Aridane Valley, and the Atlantic coastline. These locations provide specific views of the island's astronomical observatories, endemic dragon tree groves, and historical lava flows.

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La Palma Volcanoes

La Palma's volcanic history is defined by the Cumbre Vieja ridge, a chain of vents and cones responsible for all the island's historical eruptions. This selection features the 2021 Tajogaite site, the 1971 Teneguía crater at the southern tip, and the 17th-century San Antonio cone. These sites showcase diverse geological formations, including solidified lava rivers, deep ash fields, and thermal vents that illustrate the ongoing evolution of the Canary Archipelago.

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Natural Wonders & Landscapes

Explore the geological diversity of La Palma, from the mineral-stained walls of the Cascada de Colores to the volcanic landscapes of the Teneguía cinder cone. This selection includes the Cueva de las Palomas lava tube, formed during the 1949 eruption, and the archaeological site of Cueva de El Tendal. Discover hidden waterfalls within the Caldera de Taburiente and coastal sea caves like Cueva Bonita, reflecting the island's unique volcanic and maritime history.

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Notable Religious Sites

La Palma's religious landscape is defined by colonial architecture, Mudejar-style coffered ceilings, and rare Flemish artworks. This collection features significant Catholic sites ranging from the island's primary pilgrimage destination, the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves, to 16th-century Renaissance churches in Santa Cruz and rural hermitages in Garafía. Many of these structures house valuable Baroque altarpieces and terracotta figures that reflect the island's historical maritime connections with Northern Europe and mainland Spain.

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Beautiful Sandy Beaches

La Palma’s coastline is defined by its volcanic origins, featuring a selection of black sand beaches and secluded coves. This collection includes the expansive shores of Puerto Naos and the dramatic cliffside setting of Playa de Nogales in the north. Further south, the coves of Fuencaliente, such as La Zamora, offer clear waters adjacent to volcanic landscapes, while Malpique serves as a primary site for shore diving and underwater exploration.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 10°) · extremes 10°–18°
  • 14° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 9°) · extremes 9°–18°
  • 13° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Windy
  • 18°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 16° (feels like 10°) · extremes 10°–19°
  • 14° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Windy
  • 18°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 17° (feels like 11°) · extremes 11°–19°
  • 14° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 18° (feels like 13°) · extremes 12°–21°
  • 16° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 15°–22°
  • 18° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Windy
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 22° (feels like 17°) · extremes 19°–23°
  • 20° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Windy
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 23° (feels like 19°) · extremes 19°–24°
  • 21° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Windy
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 17°–24°
  • 20° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 15°–23°
  • 18° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 18° (feels like 13°) · extremes 12°–21°
  • 16° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 11°) · extremes 12°–19°
  • 15° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+34
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Tours & Activities

La Palma Airport
Drive
Roque de los Muchachos
Drive
Tajogaite Volcano

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