{"id":4535,"date":"2019-04-24T19:20:41","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T17:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leo-reuter.de\/siebeninseln\/?p=4535"},"modified":"2024-10-28T11:09:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T10:09:18","slug":"la-palma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leo-reuter.de\/siebeninseln\/en\/la-palma-en\/la-palma\/","title":{"rendered":"Varied volcano tour to the southern tip of La Palma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


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Today’s La Palma round trip takes you from the height of the Cumbre Viaja past volcanoes down to the coast to the southern tip of the island. Some time ago I wrote here about the famous Ruta de los Volcanes<\/a>, about which the Ultramarathon Transvulcania takes place every year. Also today’s hiking route is another part of this marathon. The start for the marathon is the southern tip of La Palma at the Faro de Fuencaliente. There at the Atlantic you will find salt fields, lighthouses and beaches inviting for a swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The south of La Palma – green pine forests and dark lava flows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The south of the Canary Island of La Palma is of younger volcanic origin than the north. More than 120 volcanoes can be found along the Cumbre Viaja, which stretches from the Refugio del Pilar to the southern tip of La Palma. The landscape is marked by black sand landscapes, lava flows, pine and laurel forests. Below the most southern place of La Palma are the striking volcanoes San Antonio and Tenegu\u00eda. At the volcano San Antonio a visitor centre has been established and the crater rim can be climbed from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The volcano Tenegu\u00eda did not erupt until the year 1971, so that actually there is still a smell of sulphur in the air. But on the tour you will not only see volcanoes. At the southern tip you will meet lighthouses and salt flats. And if you like, you can take a refreshing swim in the Atlantic Ocean. The two beaches Playa Nueva and Playa del Faro are in close proximity to the lighthouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Track<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Information about circle volcano tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Place of departure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Los Canarios (Fuencaliente), Centro de Visitantes Volc\u00e1n San Antonio – Parking spaces available at the Visitor Centre (chargeable) and in front of the entrance on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitor Centre<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: daily 9.00 – 18.00 h and in summer from 9.00 – 21.00 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone: +34 922444616<\/p>\n\n\n

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Costs: Parking and entrance together cost 5\u20ac. If you do not want to visit the visitor centre and do not want to walk on the edge of the volcano, you can also park on the street not far from the visitor centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrival by bus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bus lines 200, 201 and 203 stop in Los Canarios. Further information buses on La Palma on the Homepage of TILP<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrival by car<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You can get to Los Canarios from the direction of Inselosten on the island road LP-1 and on LP-2 from the west side of the island. You can park on the main road or on the side roads if you want to see the town first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are good signs to the starting point, the Visitor Centre, which is outside the town centre. In the centre of Los Canarios take the LP-209 towards the coast. The Visitor Centre is on the left side of the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Elevation<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Difference in altitude<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

630 vertical meters in descent and ascent, absolute: 790 vertical meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time and length<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The circular hike is 14 kilometres long. You should plan about 6 hours with a visitor centre and breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Requirements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All in all, it is an easy hike on good hiking trails. The ascent to the volcano Tenegu\u00eda requires sure-footedness. Special care should be taken in places exposed to the wind (e.g. volcanic ridges). Please do not climb the Tenegu\u00eda in bad weather and strong winds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refreshment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In Los Canarios there are several restaurants and bars. There is also a restaurant (El Jard\u00edn de la Sal) near the saltworks at the Faro de Fuencaliente. On the way in between there is no place to stop. Therefore, think about sufficient water and food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Variants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. The tour can be done with a visit to the Centros San Antonio and a walk on the edge of the volcano and of course without it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    Directions: – by car via LP-207<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. If you prefer to start with an ascent, you can also start the tour in Faro de Fuencaliente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – by bus: line 203 (Los Canarios – Faro de Fuencaliente)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Those who want to see both volcanoes but prefer a shorter tour can return to the starting point after the ascent of the volcano Tengu\u00eda on a shorter round tour (without coast) around the volcano San Antonio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Those who only want to walk downhill hike from Los Canarios to the Faro de Fuencaliente and take the bus back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"View<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n

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