Marcos y Cordero
8,8 km
+ 150m. / – 1000m.
4,5 hours approx.
The magic of water
The magic of water is the protagonist in the adventure to the springs of Marcos and Cordero. You will be surrounded by a unique vegetation, you will cross galleries embedded in the middle of the mountain, you will watch the water flow from the rocks, and you will feel the silence in the middle of the humidity of a forest where the green and its whole spectrum live.
The route begins with the ascent of a forest path in our 4×4 vehicles, adapted to the harshness of the terrain, to reach the Casa del Monte, the starting point of the hike at about 1,300 meters altitude. From this place we will enter on foot through one of the most special hiking trails of the island (PR-LP 6), characterized by 13 tunnels carved directly into the rock, to channel and use the water, that used to flow freely through the gorge.
The discovery of the springs, whose fresh and clean water flows out of the rock in an almost magical way, is one of the gifts that nature offers in this area of the island.
Currently, the excursion is carried out from La Casa del Monte to El Manantial de Cordero and back along the same route. Approximately round trip 8,8 kms. The descent to Los Tilos cannot be done due to the landslide suffered in December 2023.
It’s like this: La Palma is much more than a volcano.
Take your time to get to know one of the mythical hiking trails of the island of La Palma, the famous “MARCOS Y CORDERO”. We will take you to the starting point with our 4×4 transfer so you can enjoy the experience of walking through the heart of the La Palma Biosphere Reserve.
Get ready to enjoy spectacular views, a splendid Laurisilva forest and cross the 13 tunnels dug into the mountain to channel the valuable water from the natural springs of Marcos and Cordero.
The most common route starts at the Casa del Monte at an altitude of almost 1,400m. From there you go through 12 tunnels until you reach, after about two hours, the Naciente de Marcos. Tunnel number 12, throughout the year, has water in its interior that filters over all those who pass through it, which is why rain protection is recommended here.
Currently, the excursion is carried out from La Casa del Monte to El Manantial de Cordero and back along the same route. Approximately round trip 8,8 kms. The descent to Los Tilos cannot be done due to the landslide suffered in December 2023.
In this area our transfer will be waiting for you again to take you back to your initial pick-up point. This is one of the hiking routes you can’t miss, so what are you waiting for to explore the island of La Palma? We’ll take you there!
- Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear. In the winter months, warm clothing.
- Recommended: Sun protection, sunglasses and cap.
- Enough food and drink for the whole day.
- Mobile phone with a charged battery.
- Don't forget your camera because you will definitely need it
