Puerto Naos is located on La Palma’s sunny west coast. Once a landing place for banana boats, this traditional fishing village is one of two holiday resorts on the islands west coast. Sitting under volcanic cliffs, the resort is a relaxing place with good accommodation, restaurants, bars and shops. There is just one hotel in Puerto Naos which is located on a banana plantation and offers a wealth of facilities. There are also

Puerto Naos

apartment complexes which offer last minute holiday deals to the resort. Away from the beach the town of Puerto Naos consists of a few streets and a boulevard with restaurants, bars and shops. There are plenty of inexpensive restaurants in Puerto Naos which serve a whole range of cuisine including traditional Canarian dishes, Asian and international options. Apart from the beautiful beaches, La Palma has plenty to keep the whole family occupied including scuba diving, paragliding, horse riding, mountain biking, boat trips and lots of walking and hiking trails.

The main attraction of Puerto Naos is long black volcanic beach which stretches for nearly half a mile along the coast. Backed by palm trees which offer some welcome shade, this is the longest beach on La Palma and is ideal for sunbathing under the clear blue sky. Lapped by the warm Atlantic Ocean, the beach at Puerto Naos has been awarded a European Blue

Puerto Naos beach

Flag. This west coast area is well known for its beautiful sandy beaches with Playa de Charco Verde situated close to Puerto Naos. The islands only nudist beach, Playa de las Monjas, is located just to the south of Puerto Naos.

Puerto Naos has a great climate that allows you to scuba dive at any time of the year. The clear Atlantic Ocean enables divers to explore the underwater volcanic formations, caves, canyons, tunnels and chimneys. For an experience you will never forget take a night dive and discover this amazing underwater world.

The Taburiente Caldera National Park is not to be missed on your cheap holidays to Puerto Naos. Located just over 6 miles from the resort, this national park is the fourth to be established in Spain. The park is the site of a gigantic six mile long volcanic

Taburiente Caldera National Park

rock wall, the islands highest point the Roque de los Muchachos and an amazing collection of flowers and plants. Also worth a visit is the west coasts main town of Llanos de Aridane. Just less than four miles from Puerto Naos this charming little town is home to some beautifully preserved buildings complete with traditional Canarian wooden carved balconies.

Nightlife is provided by the bars and the islands only hotel and is very low-key compared to the other Canary Islands but is still considered fairly lively for La Palma.

From May until the end of November temperatures are around 25˚C, peaking at 30˚C during July, August and September, with May to October basking in up to 10 hours of sunshine a day. Winter sees temperatures in December around 23˚C making Puerto Naos a great choice for a winter holiday. Puerto Naos sees very little rainfall, about one day a month from June till September but increasing slightly during the winter months. Sea temperatures are also high, reaching over 20˚C from June till the end of September. Occasionally, maybe once or twice a year, Puerto Naos experiences a weather phenomenon called the Calima. This phenomenon occurs when hot, dry desert winds from the Sahara sweep across the island pushing the temperature up to around 40˚C. However these occurrences don’t last long and should not spoil your visit to Puerto Naos.

La Palma, one of the smaller Canary Islands, is a volcanic island, as can be seen in many places all over the island, but is most obvious, and most recent, in the south. It is a peacefull, quiet, green island with no mass-tourism. An island of contrasts with beaches, mountains, volcanoes, forests, a tropical rainforest, tiny villages and breathtaking views. According to many people La Palma is the most beautiful of the Canary island, unspoilt by tourism and ideal for rest, peace and quiet, walking and hiking.
The island enjoys a stable climate, pleasant temperatures in all seasons, warm in the winter and not too hot in the summer.

The main concentrations of population are on the east coast around Santa Cruz de la Palma and in ‘the valley’ on the western side of the island, including Los Llanos and El Paso. In rural areas people live in compact villages or spread out over the hilly countryside. Most people live between 200 and 700 meters above sea level.
The only language spoken on the island is Spanish, or at least the Canarian/Palmero dialect. In the holiday centres some staff may speak German or English.

Tijarafe

The West Side (The Valley)
The area with the most sun and facilities, but also the most densely populated.
Close to the beach, shops and restaurants.
Tijarafe is an area on the sunny west side of La Palma containing several hamlets and the village of Tijarafe. The sloping hillside from the mountains down to the cliffs ensures sea views. A good area for walkers.

The East Side
Easy access to Santa Cruz and the airport and the many villages and walks on this side of the island. Almost always pleasant temperatures, but with more chance of cloud.

The North
In the middle of the pine forests, almond and avocado plantations and orange groves. Ideal for walkers and people looking for real peace and quiet.
 
The North West
Puntagorda
In the north-west of the island, the casitas are in and around the small village of Puntagorda and surrounded by nature. The daytime temperatures are good throughout the year, in the winter months the nights can be cool. Many marked walking paths.

Barranco del Agua

On this island, you can also visit theme parks, such as the Garden of the Birds or the Maroparque, fresh water springs, such as those of Marcos and Corderos and walk along ravines such as the Barranco del Agua.