Discover the simple beauty of the El Time-Tazacorte route, an easy hiking route in La Palma, suitable for all levels. This short stretch of the GR 131 trail takes you from the El Time viewpoint to Tazacorte Beach, offering magnificent views of Los Llanos de Aridane and the entire valley. Enjoy the descent with breath-taking panoramas, culminating at Tazacorte beach and harbor where you can take a swim and savor fresh fish.
El Time-Tazacorte route, easy Hiking in La Palma
To return to the starting point where your vehicle is, you can opt to hike the route in reverse, book a taxi for approximately €15-18, or take the No. 110 bus line Los Llanos – Puntagorda. This beautiful hike is called the “Vertical Kilometer” in the Transvulcania, the most important sporting event on the island of La Palma. Not only is it one of the most scenic and accessible routes, but it also offers non-expert hikers the opportunity to enjoy the island’s stunning beauty.
In addition to this, there are other easy hiking trails in La Palma that you shouldn’t miss if you want to deeply connect with the natural charms of the island in a simple and rewarding way.
The Aridane Valley
On the island of La Palma, part of the Canary Archipelago, you’ll find the picturesque Aridane Valley, framed to the north by the Pico Time and to the south by the lava flows of the San Juan Volcano. The municipalities that belong to the Aridane Valley are Los Llanos, Tazacorte, and El Paso.
This fertile valley, home to beautiful beaches and extensive banana and avocado crops, has recently been impacted by the eruption of the Tajogaite Volcano. Around 10% of the land and a third of the banana plantations suffered losses due to a lack of irrigation and damage to facilities caused by volcanic ash, economically affecting thousands of people and their homes.
Map El Time route
How to get to El Time Viewpoint without map
BY CAR:
El Time viewpoint is located on LP1 road towards Tijarafe. Beside it, you’ll find a small parking lot where you can leave your car.
BY BUS:
Use the 110 Los Llanos-Puntagorda line that also passes through Tazacorte.
