Botanical North of La Palma

The north of the island by bus

In addition to being BONITA, La Palma is also known for its lush natural heritage as the Green Island. With our excursion to the northeast area, you will discover the beauty of its landscapes, with ever-changing vegetation due to multiple microclimates, imposing ravines, and picturesque traditional hamlets.

In the beautiful municipality of Puntallana, known for its notable agricultural tradition, we will visit the small corner of Mirador de La Montaña,  to delight in an unparalleled panoramic view of mountains covered in a green mantle, a rugged coastline full of cliffs, and an original sculpture that recalls the local legend of Salto del Enamorado. After enjoying the views from the mountaintop, we will stop at the next viewpoint in the same locality, the Barranco de La Galga.

We cannot visit Los Tilos or the Interpretation Center due to the landslide that occurred in December 2023. As an alternative, we will visit the first part of El Cubo de La Galga, in order to discover the Canary laurel forest, which is a type of typical humid subtropical forest in our archipelago.

Our route goes “from the mountains to the sea,” passing through the picturesque village of San Andrés. Framed by banana plantations and its historic church square, it is one of the most beautiful places on the island. A leisurely stroll towards Puerto Espíndola allows us to enjoy the coast, see the natural pools of Charco Azul , and visit the  Ron Aldea distillery, where rum is traditionally and carefully crafted from sugarcane.

In Barlovento, we will visit the Mirador de la Tosca , located at an altitude of about 630 meters, from where one can observe one of the best collections of dragon trees on the island. The recreational area of the natural pools of La Fajana is also worth visiting. There, we find the literary viewpoint dedicated to San Mao, the most important writer from China.