La Palma GO NORTH
Hiking week with 6 walks, including luggages transfer & personal transfers, maps, descriptions & GPX-files – Difficulty: ▲▲▲△△
La Palma best hikes on La Palma GR 130
6 La Palma best hikes on the very north
hotel to hotel walking week – luggage transfers included !
7 overnights in small charming accommodations, breakfast included. 6 self-guided walks on the GR 130 of La Palma, through the very north of the island.
6 breathtaking walks
One-week trip
Waymarked trails + GPX directions
transfers included (taxi and/or regular bus)
Order our telescopic poles for 14 € each.
small charming accommodations:
- Hotel El Galeón (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
- Pensión Bubango (Los Sauces)
- Casa Rural Las Gemelas (El Tablado)
- Casa Rural La Charquita (Puntagorda)
taxi or bus transfers
point-to-point transfers in taxis or regular buses, for persons and luggage
accommodations
small charming accommodations, with breakfast (more information in Hotels tab)
6 walks, point to point
of approx. 10 ~14 km each to discover the most characteristic features of La Palma.
TOURS AND ACCOMMODATION:
Arrival in La Palma
GR 130: from Puntallana to Los Sauces
Los Sauces - las Barandas viewpoint - Bartlovento
Along the GR 130: from La Palmita to El Tablado
Circular walk from El Tablado - Roque del Faro - El Tablado
From La Zarza to Santo Domingo de Garafía
From las Tricias to Puntagorda
departure
7 nights in 4 different accommodations
Difficulty
This programme is for you if you usually do sports and have a good physical background; if you can walk steep slopes up and down and don’t have health problems; if you love nature, are environmentally friendly and are a regular hiker.
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Highlights of the trip:
GR 130 trails by the sea
Ravines and villages in the north of La Palma
Laurel forests and diversity of landscapes
La Palma best hikes
The north of La Palma is a magical corner where nature unfolds in all its majesty. Its landscapes, marked by the imposing presence of the Atlantic Ocean and the high volcanic peaks, are a true source of inspiration for lovers of literature. In this unique setting, the trails of La Palma intertwine like threads of a captivating story.
Amidst the lush vegetation, the trails of La Palma best hikes unfold like a network of paths that invite you to explore. At every turn, you discover new horizons, lush forests and crystal-clear streams meandering through the mountains. La Palma trails are authentic windows onto a world where time seems to stand still and where every corner has a story to tell.
The magic of La Palma’s trails lies in their diversity. Some wind up steep hillsides, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Others pass through lush laurel forests, home to unique and mysterious species. Whichever you choose, every step on the trails of La Palma is an encounter with the very essence of the island.
La Palma best hikes are silent witnesses to ancient stories and legends that
Los Tiles La Palma best hikes In short, the north of La Palma is a literary destination in itself, a place where the paths of La Palma become the lines of a fascinating narrative. Between imposing landscapes and dreamy corners, these trails invite us to discover the secrets hidden in this jewel of the Canary Islands archipelago. Walking along them is like immersing yourself in a novel, where each step brings you a little closer to the essence of La Palma, its history and its indomitable beauty.
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Day 1
Arrival to La Palma
Informative meeting in our office to explain all the details of the routes.
Day 2
GR 130: from Puntallana to Los Sauces
After a short transfer to Puntallana, the route starts with a moderate descent following the route of the Camino Real de la Costa (GR130). On reaching the cliffs, this path crosses three impressive ravines in the direction of the idyllic village of San Andrés. All along the way you will enjoy extraordinary views, with the peak of Mount Teide (Tenerife) on the horizon as you cross numerous tropical fruit farms. San Andrés is a picturesque enclave with a few places to overlap at the end of the route. But nearby are the Charco Azul Natural Pools, an ideal place to cool off with a refreshing swim in summer. Transfer to the hotel in Santa Cruz. From there, the GR 130 leads directly to Los Sauces square, where you'll find your next accommodation.
14 km | +690 m / -835 m
Accommodation + breakfast: Hostal Bubango - Los Sauces
Day 3
Los Sauces - las Barandas viewpoint - Bartlovento
From your accommodation a track climbs up into the mountains in the direction of the Mirador de Las Barandas viewpoint. The walk follows along the PR LP 7 path that crosses one of the most impressive ravines in the north: the Barranco de La Herradura ravine. This is an environment with abundant endemic flora and is home to countless giant ferns and hundred-year-old laurel trees. Finally, after rounding the Laguna de Barlovento, the path heads towards the village of Barlovento. Every hour there is a regular bus that connects Barlovento with Los Sauces in just 15 minutes. Return to Los Sauces
12,5 km | +750 m / -495 m
Accommodation + breakfast: Hostal Bubango - Los Sauces
Day 4
Along the GR 130: from La Palmita to El Tablado
After breakfast, the taxi that will take you to your next accommodation will drop you off at La Palmita, a northern neighbourhood where you can pick up the GR 130. From there, the trail continues towards Gallegos, an idyllic rural enclave perched on a slope 300 metres above the sea. This is a great place to enjoy an excellent lunch in the Marleney bar, before continuing on to Franceses.
It is now time to cross two of the most spectacular ravines in the north: the ravine of Franceses and the ravine of Los Hombres. Leaving the village of Franceses behind, a winding path zigzags along its edges until it climbs up to the ridge that shelters one of the most beautiful corners of La Palma: El Tablado.
11,9 km | +886 m / -1022 m
Accommodation + breakfast: Casa Rural Las Gemelas - El Tablado
Day 5
Circular walk from El Tablado - Roque del Faro - El Tablado
The PR LP 9 trail starts directly at your accommodation, ascending the Barranco de La Magdalena ravine towards Roque Faro. A ravine of lush vegetation, with untouched laurel forests.
When you reach an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level, the scenery will be completely different. Huge Canary Island pine trees form a majestic landscape interspersed with extraordinary views of Roque de Los Muchachos. From Roque Faro the route heads towards La Zarza and La Zarcita, an enclave where we find aboriginal rock engravings and an interesting Information Centre on pre-Hispanic culture.
The path now descends towards Don Pedro to cross again the ravine that stops at the village of El Tablado. A circular route with a great variety of landscapes that introduces you to the mysterious world of the Guanches.
16,6 km | +1450 m / -1450 m
Accommodation + breakfast: Casa Rural Las Gemelas - El Tablado
Day 6
From La Zarza to Santo Domingo de Garafía
The next section of the GR 130 takes you along the northwest coast to the remote village of Santo Domingo de Garafía. After a short transfer to La Zarza (1000 metres above sea level) the trail first runs through a mystical laurel forest in the direction of Don Pedro where the GR 130 resumes. From there you start to enter the northwest of La Palma through the Punta del Mudo and across abandoned villages. This is an area where the trade winds are frequent and where goat enclosures abound. But spectacular dragon trees also dot the landscape before crossing the Barranco de La Luz ravine and arriving in Santo Domingo de Garafía. After the hike, a local taxi takes you back to your accommodation in Franceses.
13,1 km | +346 m / -959 m
Accommodation + breakfast: Casa Rural La Charquita - Puntagorda
Day 7
From las Tricias to Puntagorda
After breakfast, the public bus (every hour) will take you to the neighbouring hamlet of Las Tricias. From the square the walk follows the GR 130 through a scenery of ancient dragon trees. After crossing the ravine where the Buracas Caves are located, the path goes up the opposite side back to Las Tricias. This place is a real haven of peace, with idyllic vegetation, inhabited by numerous Northern European families in a light and romantic atmosphere.
The walk climbs along the edge of the impressive Izcagua ravine until reaching the old mill, now converted into an ethnographic museum. When you reach Las Tricias again, all you have to do is follow along the GR 130 across the ravine to return to Puntagorda, where another overnight stay will bring this itinerary around the north of La Palma to an end.
9,7 km | +501 m / - 541 m
Accommodation + breakfast: Casa Rural La Charquita - Puntagorda
Day 8
Departure
Transfer from Puntagorda to the airport for departure.TOUR LOCATION
Enjoy the lush north of the island, with lush, untouched vegetation. Passing through impressive green jungles and crossing spectacular cliffs with fantastic views over the Atlantic.
ACCOMMODATION
Subject to availability:
HOTEL EL GALEÓN
Small city hotel located on the southern tip of Santa Cruz de La Palma. It enjoys beautiful views of the harbour and the crater of La Caldereta. On the roof terrace there is a huge solarium and just a few steps from the hotel we enter the traditional district of San Telmo, the Plaza de Santo Domingo and the Circo de Marte theatre, as well as the pedestrianised centre of Santa Cruz.
Large and comfortable apartment-style rooms equipped with kitchenette and balcony-terrace, with partial view of the harbour and the mountains.
The El Galeón hotel is a suitable accommodation to enjoy the first two nights in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
HOSTAL BUBANGO
Right in the centre of Los Sauces, next to its lively square, we find this beautiful hostel, run by two young Europeans. Hostal Bubango is located in a carefully reconstructed old manor house. It offers 5 well-kept rooms and allows you to enjoy the lively social life of Los Sauces, its cafés, bars and terraces. On the roof terrace there is the possibility of having breakfast while watching the hustle and bustle of the peasants going about their daily chores. An ideal place to stay before embarking on the following routes in the far north of La Palma.
The rooms reflect a syncretism of styles, with bright colours and warm decorations, typical of Northern Europe. The woodwork corresponds to the traditional Canarian style, combining harmoniously with the modern form of its decoration.
CASA RURAL LAS GEMELAS
As the name suggests, Las Gemelas are two small holiday homes in an extraordinary setting. From their windows and balconies you can enjoy an indescribable view of both ravines, at an altitude of 350 metres above the sea. Las Gemelas is a well-kept and well-managed accommodation in a paradisiacal setting.
Breakfast will be offered in the old "venta de Rosa", today run by Claire, a Dutch woman who decided to settle in the remote north of La Palma. El Tablado is a small paradise away from all the hustle and bustle. A haven of peace situated on a promontory between two spectacular ravines.
CASA RURAL LA CHARQUITA
There is the Casa Rural La Charquita, a pretty house, centrally located in the village, has a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and is equipped with many details and a lush garden. Breakfast is offered in the nearby café. The right accommodation for the last two days on La Palma.
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PRICES / SERVICES
Price from: 745 € per person
included
- 7 overnights with breakfast
- in/out Airport transfer
- 6 Hiking tours
- Taxi transfers and regular bus transfers
- Luggage transfer, maps and printed descriptions
- Meeting on arrival day
The price does NOT include:
- Flights to/from La Palma
- Lunches and dinners
Single supplement: +640 €
Booking:
With a firts payment of 150 € (per person), book now and guarantee your trip. Pay the rest amount 15 days before your arrival date. We will confirm your reserve within 24 hours. But in the case of accommodations unavailability, we will refund the paid amount or propose alternative dates.
Additional overnights
It is also possible to book some additional days, before or after the hiking week, or an additional week to relax.
Difficulty
To successfully achieve the 6 walks it is necessary a good physical condition, steady walk and lack of vertigo. According to the year season, temperatures can be extreme (hot and/or cold). Therefore, it is necessary to have suitablewarm clothespermanently, to be removed as layers if necessary. Some parts of this trail include passages with slippery loose stone. Although most of this trail is roomy enough, certain sections are quite aerial and require caution. Using hiking poles is highly recommended.
Trails
The Canary Islands has a well signposted network of trails. All sections where from our tours are perfectly marked. In addition to the detailed map of La Gomera, you will get from us precise indications of each route and assistance from the hotline on your walks.
We recommend
Appropriate hiking clothing and sturdy footwear. During the tours, it is necessary to have food and drink enough, as well as sun protection, a cap, wind jacket and, in the winter months, warm clothing.
Singles
The program is suitable for single travelers, although it is subject to an additional charge.
Luggage transfer
We move your luggage from one accommodation to next, so on your hikes you should only carry a backpack with the essentials of the day. For the whole trip, it is recommendable to use a single suitcase, not bigger than 20 kg.
You can book at any date!
Price do not include flights, dinners, and picnics.
You can book at any date!
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FLIGHTS
Because we know that flying to LA PALMA is not easy, we help you find the best options:
If you can't find a suitable direct flight, try flying to TENERIFE or to GRAN CANARIA. From there, you can easily reach LA PALMA by local flights or ferry.
Fly to LA PALMA (SPC) from Tenerife (TFN) or from Gran Canaria (LPA) with one of these local airlines:
... but if your flight lands at Tenerife South Airport (TFS), you may prefer to combine it with a nice fast-ferry sea crossing (3 hours) from Los Cristianos harbour with:
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Take out Cancellation Insurance for your trip for few Pounds and ensure you get a full refund of everything you paid, including your flights.
Valid in more than 35 different cases for health, legal, labour or extraordinary reasons.