Enjoy an unforgettable experience camping one night in the heart of La Palma. Over the course of a long weekend, join a guided group tour into La Caldera de Taburiente, the island’s National Park. With two nights in a hotel (arrival and departure day) and one night camping. Transfers, guide and accommodation included. HAVEN tent to comfortably enjoy your camping night.
Camping in the Caldera de Taburiente
Group size: min. 4 / max. 12 Persons
Duration: 4 days
Level:
(Guaranteed group size from 4 persons)
with 2 hotel nights
… and a night of camping
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Weekend getaway to La Palma:
with a night camping in the Caldera
… Enjoy a long weekend in La Palma, with camping in the Caldera de Taburiente: it has never been so comfortable!
Our four-day getaway is designed to enjoy a long weekend in La Palma. The package includes two nights in a hotel and one night camping inside the Caldera de Taburiente.
During this long weekend in La Palma we will discover the essence of the Isla Bonita: the capital, Santa Cruz, with its unique architecture; a two-day walking tour through the National Park of La Caldera; stargazing from inside La Caldera.
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Highlights:
National Park Caldera de Taburiente
Two hiking days on tour
Night Camping in the Caldera
Stargazing
The Caldera, a bit of history…
Before the arrival of the conquistadors, La Calderawas a common pasture for the aboriginal herds. The Benahorites used this enclave to leave their goats grazing, as the abundance of water and the orography of its surroundings made it easy to do so.
But in 1493 the island was definitively conquered and dominated by the Spanish. La Caldera passed into private hands. Water was the most precious commodity, so it was quickly redirected and used for the incipient cultivation of sugar cane. A little later, tobacco plantations were established in the vicinity of La Caldera. In order to attend to these plantations, a small village was soon formed in the vicinity of its access, at the top of the Barranco de Las Angustias ravine. The Hacienda del Cura still reflects the idyllic setting in which the locals once lived. Today, what was once tobacco has been replaced by the new green gold: avocados. The large landowners of the past sold their land to small farmers who have managed to tame the rugged terrain with extraordinary effort and manual labour.
Landmarks of La Caldera
Los Brecitos lookout
This is the access point to what is now the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Located at an altitude of 1050 metres above sea level, Los Brecitos can be reached by a tarmac track. From there, the path into the interior of the park begins.
Tenerra Houses
A clearing of several hectares of land, located near Los Brecitos. Due to its gentle relief, it was one of the first places where tobacco was planted. Today, the caretaker’s house still survives, as well as some additional buildings, although in a state of semi-abandonment.
Lomo del Tagasaste lookout
Spectacular viewpoint with a great visual angle where you can see the entire cirque of La Caldera. It is located on the first section of the trail, going down from Los Brecitos towards the camping area.
The Piedras Redondas ravine
Huge blocks of conglomerate material, found as you continue along the path. These are large boulders that have been broken off by erosion.
The 9 Fat Pines
They are the fantastic 9. Nine huge pine trees that have survived all the fires, logging, erosion and more… They are not only fat but also very tall and beautiful. They form a resilient group and are estimated to be over 500 years old each.
The Taburiente houses
Tobacco plantation, now in the heart of La Caldera. Today, the former sharecroppers do not live there either. But the estate is still in private hands today.
Taburiente Beach
Well, well, there’s no beach here 😥 That’s what anyone who expects to find white sand and tropical palm trees will say. This is the upper part of the ravine, very close to the camping area. Although summer bathers have their own refreshing pools where they can take a refreshing dip.
Roque Huso
This is a pointed, high basaltic monolith that is characteristic of the landscape of La Caldera. It is located a little to the north of the camping area and can be found on the road to Hoyo Verde.
The Desfondada waterfall
High waterfall on the way to Hoyo Verde that flows into the Taburiente River.
The Hoyo Verde
A pasture area with springs that feed the streams of La Caldera. El Hoyo Verde is located close to the cliffs that surround the cirque of the crater.
The Almendro Amargo ravine
This is the ravine to the left of the path, as it descends from the camping area towards the Barranco de Las Angustias ravine.
Roque Idafe
A monolith of enormous symbolic value for the aborigines. Its needle shape and its position in the very heart of La Caldera was the reason for its deification. The Benahoritas made offerings to it and worshipped it. We will find it shortly before reaching the Barranco de Las Angustias ravine.
The Colours waterfall
Perhaps the best known icon of La Caldera. But it is a small waterfall of artificial origin (due to an old dam). Thanks to the ferruginous material in the water and the lichens that form as the water falls, different hues of colour appear.
The Las Angustias gorge
Natural outlet for all the flows of La Caldera. It is a natural canyon of large proportions that takes the rainwater all the way to the sea.
Dos Aguas
Confluence of several streams and a place where water is collected and channelled.
Pillow lava
Peculiar volcanic formations that emerged from the deep sea hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Camping in the Caldera
The “Playa de Taburiente” is located in the center of the Caldera. There is a perfect space to set your tent. However, a permit is mandatory. Before you go camping in the Caldera you need to register your self at the Visitor Center.
1st Day: Arrival in La Palma and transfer to the hotel, located in Santa Cruz de La Palma . Informative meeting and delivery of the material.
In the evening, we will enjoy the atmosphere of the capital with its beach bars and bars and terraces next to Avenida Marítima in Santa Cruz.
Bed + breakfast: Hotel Holiday Time or El Galeón
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Day 2
La Caldera - first route
2nd Day: After breakfast at the hotel, we headed with our minibus to Los Llanos de Aridane, on the opposite side of the island. From there, a zigzagging track leads us to Los Brecitos , the gateway to the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. From a height of 1040 meters above the sea, we began to walk towards the interior of the crater, in a smooth and permanent descent.
Upon reaching the Rio Taburiente , located in the very heart of La Caldera , we will place the hanging tents between two trees and we will continue our exploration of the most relevant enclaves: the 9 Pinos Gordos , a group of huge centennial pines up to 3 meters in diameter; the Casas de Taburiente , old tobacco farms that are now abandoned; the Desfondada Cascade , an impressive 150-meter waterfall; the Hoyo Verde , from where the seven water sources that feed the flows of La Caldera are located. And in the evening, before going to bed in the comfortable hanging tents, we will enjoy a wonderful starry sky from the immersive darkness of La Caldera.
13 km | +1260 m / -1485 m
Camping + breakfast in the Caldera
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Day 3
La Caldera - second route
3rd Day: After a frugal breakfast, we pick up our tents and start our route down El Reventón . In the next 45 minutes the descent is steep and we walk next to Roque Idafe , a relevant icon of aboriginal mythology. Upon reaching the Barranco de Las Angustias , we will make a brief stop to visit the Cascada de Los Colores and, perhaps, take a refreshing bath in the waterfalls that form next to to the it.
Now it is time to continue walking along the bed of the ravine and cross Dos Aguas , the place where the waterways converge. Over the next 6 kilometers, the path through the ravine develops in a gentle descent and offers us unique pools to cool off. The Padded Lava , solidified formations emerged in the deep sea, already mark the end of our route. And when we arrive at La Viña our driver is already waiting for us to take us back to Santa Cruz de La Palma. But we still have one afternoon-night in Santa Cruz, with its lively corners and coastal atmosphere.
4th Day: Today is the day of departure and return to your home. But depending on the time of your flight, you can go shopping on Calle Real , relax on the beach of Santa Cruz or undertake a short circular route (2 hours on foot) to the Hermitage of La Virgen de las Nieves , through the Molinos de Bellido. To do this, we will offer you all the information you may need. [Vc_empty_space height = "30px"]
The small capital of La Palma has an Atlantic-colonial architecture of enormous beauty and color. With beautiful stately homes and palaces located along the main street. Today this cobbled street, also known as Calle Real , has become the epicenter of commercial activity in the city. Transfer to the airport at the agreed time.
TOUR LOCATION
Enter into the heart of La Palma and experience a magical night inside the Caldera de Taburiente, camping next to the stream.
PRICES / SERVICES
Price from: € 295 per person
The price includes:
2 Overnight stays in hotel with breakfast in Santa Cruz de La Palma
Arrival and departure transfers
2 Walking routes within the National Park
English speaking local guide
Informative meeting upon arrival
Not included in the price: Flights, Picnics and / or drinks for the routes.
It is also possible to book some additional overnight stays, before or after this long weekend, or to combine it with an additional week of relaxation.
Difficulty
The routes of this camping getaway in La Caldera are considered demanding. They are not suitable for people suffering from vertigo as some trails run through narrow passages. In some sections the trail can be slippery due to loose stones and / or wet spots, especially in times of rain. To participate and enjoy the routes, it is essential to have an adequate state of health and physical condition.
We recommend
Appropriate hiking clothing and sturdy footwear. During the routes, it is necessary to have food and enough drink, as well as sun protection, a hat, light windbreakers and in the winter months take into account warm clothing. We offer free chestnut wood canes.
FLIGHTS
Because we know that flying to LA PALMA is not easy, we help you find the best options:
If you can't find a suitable direct flight, try flying to TENERIFE or to GRAN CANARIA. From there, you can easily reach LA PALMA by local flights or ferry.
Fly to LA PALMA (SPC) from Tenerife (TFN) or from Gran Canaria (LPA) with one of these local airlines:
... but if your flight lands at Tenerife South Airport (TFS), you may prefer to combine it with a nice fast-ferry sea crossing (3 hours) from Los Cristianos harbour with:
