{"id":296,"date":"2023-09-12T15:49:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T15:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/?p=296"},"modified":"2025-11-26T21:05:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T21:05:12","slug":"espigon-atravesado-viewpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/espigon-atravesado-viewpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"Espig\u00f3n Atravesado Viewpoint"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In the heart of La Palma\u2019s lush and mystical laurel forest<\/a>, the Espig\u00f3n Atravesado Viewpoint rises as a breathtaking natural balcony. From here, you can admire a 360-degree panorama over the vast green canopy of Los Tilos Forest<\/a><\/strong>, where mist floats among the treetops and the sound of birds blends with the scent of fresh vegetation. The climb requires a bit of effort, but the reward is unforgettable: pure nature, peace, and wonder.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Altitude<\/strong><\/td>Approx. 800\u202fm<\/td><\/tr>
Access<\/strong><\/td>Waymarked trail starting next to the wooden info panel<\/td><\/tr>
Distance<\/strong><\/td>5\u202fkm round trip<\/td><\/tr>
Elevation gain<\/strong><\/td>Steep, final part with steps<\/td><\/tr>
Parking<\/strong><\/td>Near the trailhead and at the Los Tilos Visitor Centre<\/td><\/tr>
Ideal for<\/strong><\/td>Easy hiking, forest photography, scenic views, nature lovers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Views & Landscape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This viewpoint is the highlight of a beautiful walk through the UNESCO-protected laurel forest of Los Tilos.<\/strong> At the end of the trail, the path narrows into a rocky spur that extends like a pier over the ravine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From this point, the view is simply breathtaking: an ocean of green covering the Barranco del Agua, with mist and light playing between the treetops<\/strong>. On clear days, you\u2019ll feel fully immersed in nature, with the sound of hidden water deep below and the lush forest stretching out beneath your feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although safe, the exposed location of the viewpoint can be intimidating for those with vertigo. But if you take that final step, the view will more than make up for it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Trail to the Viewpoint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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