Vacation on La Palma Island beaches - hidden bays, top resorts and recreation areas

Beaches are spread all over La Palma, while the most popular one is situated in the eastern part of the island. That is Los Cancajos beach with number of luxurious hotels and entertainment centers located nearby. The beach runs for about 400 meters and is informally split in three areas. Each part of the beach has excellent equipment, while the central area is regarded as the most peaceful and the most suitable for family vacation. There's also a diving center for fans of diving and snorkeling.
The central city of the island, which has the main historical value, is Santa Cruz. Now it is a not very big settlement with narrow streets and Colonial architecture. But during the times of … Open
Puerto Naos is situated at the resort village of the same name. The beach is about 500 meters long and is covered with black volcanic sand. This part of coast has excellent equipment, it offers free changing rooms and showers; the place awarded with Blue Flag award for its ecological standards. There's also a sport equipment rental available. The scenic promenade is running along the beach; it’s an infinite lane of attractive shops, bars and restaurants.
Puerto de Tazacorte is about 500 meters long and is extremely popular among fans of beach leisure and hiking. A number of natural landmarks located next to the coast provide an excellent opportunity to combine sunbathing with interesting walks. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
La Palma offers the travelers a lot of opportunities for active holidays. The easiest way to explore the island, which also doesn’t require special training, is probably tracking … Open
Charco Azul beach is one of the quietest and smallest on the island, as it’s only 25 meters long. The beach is located next to unique natural reserve. This part of the coast has good equipment with beach chairs and sunshades. Charco Azul is an excellent choice for family vacations; there's a popular restaurant nearby.
Another popular beach is Charco Verde. It’s way bigger – about 250 meters long. The beach can boast excellent equipment. The coast covered with black volcanic sand was once awarded with Blue Flag. It’s a very safe place to rest with children; it’s also highly recommended to eco-tourists.
La Palma has lots of hotels of very different price levels to offer to its guests. Luxurious Parador de la Palma hotel situated among beautiful tropical gardens is an excellent choice for … Open
Fajana area is a very popular choice with beach leisure enthusiasts. It offers its guests two charming beaches. La Fajana de Barlovento appeals to fans of undisturbed holidays. The beach occupies a comfortable bay and is about 15 meters long. Fajana de Franceses mixed pebble-stone and sand beach is bigger and livelier. It’s about 200 meters long with relatively strong waves being its only drawback.
Busy and beautiful Bajamar beach is situated at the island’s capital. Despite being visited by thousands of tourists every year, the beach maintains its high ecology standards. Bajamar runs for about 700 meters offering both busy and quiet areas. Los Guirres beach is very popular among islanders. It’s regarded as relatively calm and featuring good equipment. In summer, there are bars and equipment rental services available.
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Top beaches and recreation areas in the region of La Palma Island

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