Start from the car park south of Santa Cruz de La Palma (S)
Follow the coast southwards along the island, first on the pavement then along the coastal path to the point (2)
Easy access for all; stairs and paths can be bypassed via the road.
From Santa Cruz to Breña Baja
This walk follows the coastal path. You need to park along the beach south of Santa Cruz. Then take the coastal path between the hotels, accommodation and the sea before enjoying superb views of the rugged lava coastline, with small coves and black-sand beaches. It is a very easy walk, suitable for children.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.32 mi -
Average duration: 2h 20 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 400 ft -
Descent: - 400 ft -
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Highest point: 210 ft -
Lowest point: 13 ft
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Country:
Canary Islands
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City:
Santa Cruz de la Palma -
Start/End: N 28.669591° / W 17.769082° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 36 ft - Car park
- 1 : mi 1.35 - alt. 33 ft - Food available
- 2 : mi 2.1 - alt. 13 ft - Coast
- 3 : mi 2.96 - alt. 39 ft - Beach
- S/E : mi 4.32 - alt. 33 ft - Car park
Notes
Food available halfway along the route (1)
Beaches with showers (3)
Worth a visit
Sea view
Lava rock
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⚠️ Update 18 May 2026: Access to the volcano from point (2) is closed for safety reasons. It is still a lovely walk, according to the reviewer.
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