There are different themes to choose from when planning a trip to Los Llanos De Aridane: historic squares and museums, wine production, beaches and a protected ravine landscape. You can plan around whether you are primarily interested in cultural history, wine, time by the sea or hiking opportunities. The places themselves vary considerably, from landscaped squares in town to natural landscapes and stretches of coast.
Squares and Cultural History
Plaza de España in Los Llanos de Aridane was designed in 1922 by architect Pelayo López y Martín Romero. Its current urban layout follows the pattern set by the Indian laurel trees planted in 1863. The two dates reveal different layers in the square’s history: the trees shaped the layout, which was designed later.
At the center of Plaza Elías Santos Abreu stands a basin made of hewn stone, built in 1870. It was funded through contributions from local residents and the municipality. Plaza de España and the stone basin therefore offer different starting points for exploring the town’s history: one is a layout defined by trees, the other a single work with a known material, date and funding source.
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios houses a statue of the Virgin Mary dating from the 16th century. The Museo Arqueológico Benahorita explores another aspect of history: its exhibits cover the Benahoaritas’ habitat and economic activities, as well as their use of the environment and their magical and religious beliefs. The museum is located in the town center. If you are interested in these different subjects, it offers a distinct perspective on the history of the island’s inhabitants alongside the church art.
Wine Production and Coastal Destinations
The Casa Museo del Vino Las Manchas documents the history of wine production on La Palma, as well as important cultural and technological developments in viticulture. A tour offered there explores the history of local wine production and includes a wine tasting. As visitor offerings may change, check before your trip whether the tour is available. You can also buy the island’s famous wines in Las Manchas. Plan this shopping separately and check in advance whether it is possible.
Puerto Naos Beach is accessible by car. Facilities offered there include parasol and sun lounger rentals, toilets, showers, waste bins, a cleaning service, telephone service and a sports area. As these facilities may change, check their availability before your visit. Along a 200-meter stretch, the coast has markers and lighting; the swimming boundary is 70 meters from the shore. These arrangements may also change, so check local notices before swimming.
Charco Verde is a bay surrounded by cliffs and banana plantations, with calm seas. Ramps and walkways are available for people with reduced mobility and for strollers. Each of these coastal destinations has its own features, which you can weigh according to your interests.
Ravine and Landscape
The Paisaje Protegido del Barranco de Las Angustias stretches across El Paso, Tijarafe, Los Llanos de Aridane and Tazacorte on La Palma. Its defining features are steep, vegetation-covered walls. The protected area therefore covers more than one municipality, and its landscape is markedly different from the squares, museums and coastal destinations that offer other focal points for a stay.
The ravine begins at Dos Aguas in the Paisaje Protegido del Barranco de Las Angustias. This is where the Caldera’s year-round streams converge, and the surrounding area is suitable for hiking. You can also discover the famous Cascada de Colores by entering the ravine. As trail conditions may change with the seasons, check conditions before setting out.
When choosing what interests you on your trip, the different themes are easy to distinguish: the squares, church and archaeology offer cultural history; the Casa Museo focuses on wine production; Puerto Naos and Charco Verde bring you to the sea; and the Barranco leads into a protected landscape with hiking opportunities. You can plan which themes to combine at your own pace.
Discover more destinations: Puerto Naos, Todoque, Jedey, Los Campitos, La Condesa, Fuencaliente De La Palma, Garafía, Puntallana.
For the broader travel overview: La Palma.
