Garafía, Canary Islands
Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands · Spain · 1,929 residents · on the coast
Garafía is a seaside village in Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, home to around 1,929 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including Caldera de Taburiente National Park and Parque Cultural La Zarza. The nearest airport is La Palma (SPC), about 24 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Caldera de Taburiente National Park, Parque Cultural La Zarza and Peace Lookout.
- Right on the coast.
- Best weather from July to September and November: daytime highs between 21°C and 27°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: La Palma (SPC) is 17 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in Garafía
Ranked by how well known they are.
Tours & tickets in Garafía
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Garafía can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Garafía
Sea-view hotels and apartments fill up first in summer; book early for July to September and November.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Garafía and the villages around it is a hire car from La Palma (SPC), about 24 min away.
Best time to visit Garafía
July to September and November: daytime highs between 21°C and 27°C with little rain.
- 17°CJan73 mm
- 16°CFeb59 mm
- 19°CMar72 mm
- 20°CApr27 mm
- 19°CMay55 mm
- 21°CJun45 mm
- 25°CJul5 mm
- 27°CAug3 mm
- 22°CSept45 mm
- 24°COct60 mm
- 21°CNov54 mm
- 18°CDec59 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 11°C | 73 mm | 10 h |
| Feb | 16°C | 10°C | 59 mm | 11 h |
| Mar | 19°C | 12°C | 72 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 20°C | 13°C | 27 mm | 12 h |
| May | 19°C | 13°C | 55 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 21°C | 14°C | 45 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 25°C | 17°C | 5 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 27°C | 19°C | 3 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 22°C | 16°C | 45 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 24°C | 17°C | 60 mm | 10 h |
| Nov | 21°C | 15°C | 54 mm | 9 h |
| Dec | 18°C | 12°C | 59 mm | 9 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- La Palma (SPC)17 miles, about 24 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Los Cristianos (91 miles).
Garafía is good for
Around Garafía
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Garafía worth visiting?
Yes. Garafía is known for Caldera de Taburiente National Park, Parque Cultural La Zarza and Peace Lookout, and it is on the coast. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Garafía?
July to September and November, with daytime highs between 21°C and 27°C with little rain.
How do I get to Garafía from the UK?
Fly to La Palma (SPC), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 24 min by road.
What is near Garafía?
Santa Cruz de la Palma (14 miles), Los Llanos de Aridane (11 miles), Tijarafe (8 miles) and Tazacorte (12 miles) are all within an hour or so.