Self Guided Trails Of La Palma

Start Santa Cruz

Follow the GR130 long-distance coastal path towards the village of San Andrés

Walk uphill to Los Sauces; ascend to Barlovento 

Trek through the ‘Dragon Trees Forest’ and across the dramatic Barranco de Franceses before a final ascent

Trek down a steep sided gorge to the tiny hamlet of El Tablado. Then a steep ascent before a public bus back

Morning transfer to experience an exciting section of the GR131 route along the rim of the crater Caldera de Taburiente

Walk a popular part of the GR131 along the 'Ruta de Los Volcanes'

End Santa Cruz

La Palma, nicknamed La Isla Bonita (the pretty Isle), is a relatively unheard of volcanic island in the western Canaries. For its small size it features a vast amount of diverse scenery, from dense cloud forest to volcanic landscapes with twisted rock formations and black sand beaches. This walking itinerary is designed to take advantage of the island's well waymarked paths. These start on the eastern side of La Palma, follow the coast to the north and then finally head south across the great Caldera which dominates the island.