The south of La Palma is a land of volcanoes and contrasts. Lunar landscapes, centuries-old salt flats and black sand beaches where the island reveals its wildest and most fascinating side.
Teneguia Volcano and the Fuencaliente Salt Flats
Teneguia, which erupted in 1971, is Spain's youngest volcano. At its feet, the Fuencaliente Salt Flats paint the landscape white and pink under the southern sun.
Echentive Beach: La Palma's youngest beach
Born from the Teneguia eruption, this black sand beach with crystal-clear waters is a geological gift. A wild spot, with no beach bars or parasols, where nature is in charge.
Volcanoes Route: from Refugio to Fuencaliente
Considered one of the best hiking trails in the Canary Islands. 17 kilometres along the volcanic ridge with breathtaking Atlantic views.
Fuencaliente Lighthouse and Salt Flats: salt, wine and sunset
At the southernmost point of La Palma, the lighthouse watches over the salt flats where artisan sea salt crystallises. Nearby, the Malvasia vineyards produce some of the finest wines in the Canary Islands. The sunset here is out of this world.
San Antonio Volcano and the Visitor Centre
The crater of San Antonio Volcano offers one of the most complete panoramas of the south. A circular trail skirts its rim with views of Teneguia and the sea. The Visitor Centre explains the island's fascinating volcanic history.