High in the mountains, at the exit of a forest towards a ravine or cliff, or high on the coast overlooking an entire black sand beach, over the vastness and very close to the sky in order to see the stars. The viewpoints of La Palma are in all the municipalities, but these are the essential ones if you want to feel the unique nature of this beautiful island.
Endless Nature: La Cumbrecita and Izcagua
The viewpoint of La Cumbrecita, in El Paso, offers a panoramic view of the peaks that form the edge of La Caldera de Taburiente National Park.. In addition, on the other side, it has a wide path populated with benches to sit in front of the interior, listen to the squawking of the rooks and lose sight of the pine forests that populate this cathedral of nature. To access this viewpoint, parking must be reserved at certain times, which can be done either online on the website of National Parks or in person at the Visitor Center of La Caldera de Taburiente, also located in this municipality.
The three floating viewpoints of Izcagua, in Puntagorda, are located in the neighborhood of El Pinar, right next to the Farmer's Market. It’s a unique sensation, because not only can you enjoy the breathtaking scenery from the top, but its corridors with glass railings transmit a sensation of flying over the infinity of the Barranco de Izcagua, an experience that can be completed by climbing the zip line that starts there.
Wind and Sea: La Concepción and Santa Cruz de La Palma
The Viewpoint of La Concepción, in Breña Alta, can be reached by car. It is located at the southern end of a crater declared a Natural Monument and offers unbeatable views over Santa Cruz de La Palma, with the port in the foreground. Toward the other side, the view reaches the airport of La Palma and, behind it, Las Breñas, an area formed by the municipalities of Breña Alta and Breña Baja.
A Thousand and One Stars: The Viewpoint of Los Llanos del Jable
There are many astronomical viewpoints in La Palma, as it has one of the clearest skies in Europe. One of the essential activities during your stay on the island is to go sky-watching one night. It is not necessary to be an expert or to have notions of astronomy.
Viewpoints Over a Sea of Clouds
The Roque de Los Muchachos is not only the highest point of the island and where the Roque de Los Muchachos Astrophysical Observatory. From its viewpoint you can contemplate the unique spectacle of the meteorological phenomenon known as the Sea of Clouds, so that the observer is placed in an undefined point of the sky. You only understand that you are on the ground if you look at the large telescopes behind you.
The Viewpoint of El Time s one of the strategic points of La Palma to observe the Aridane Valley in all its immensity. From it you can see La Caldera de Taburiente National Park, the crater of the new volcano, the lava flows it formed, as well as the fajanas on the coast, the town of Tazacorte, its splendid black sand beach and its harbor for pleasure boats.
The Salto del Enamorado Viewpoint, in Puntallana, is on a cliff of the Barranco de Nogales ravine. From here you can enjoy one of the best views of the eastern side of La Palma. At the same time you can see the area where the laurel forest of Cubo de La Galga begins, and contemplate the houses and crops scattered across the landscape as if it were a nativity scene. In addition, there is the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean and spectacular sunrises.
La Palma is made to be looked at, walked through, to experienced, and to always discover something new in its natural beauty. Everything can start by observing it from a viewpoint.
