Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma: A UK Holiday Guide
Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands · Spain · 20,171 residents · on the coast
Los Llanos de Aridane is a town of around 20,000 people on La Palma in the Canary Islands. That makes it larger than any of the neighbouring towns listed here, including Santa Cruz de la Palma. It sits about 341 metres above sea level, roughly 10 miles from La Palma airport, which has direct flights from the United Kingdom. The climate is mild all year, with highs of 19°C in January and 25°C in August. July and August are almost completely dry. In town you will find the Museo Arqueológico Benahoarita. A short drive away is the Mirador del Time viewpoint, and the coast at Tazacorte and Puerto Naos is within a few miles.
Why go
- La Palma airport is about 14 minutes' drive away, with direct flights from the United Kingdom.
- The Museo Arqueológico Benahoarita, the island's archaeological museum, is only half a mile from the centre.
- Reliably dry summers: July records no rain at all, with highs around 24°C.
Top sights in Los Llanos de Aridane
Museums and Viewpoints Close to Town
The most notable sight is the Museo Arqueológico Benahoarita, an archaeological museum about half a mile from the centre. It focuses on La Palma, and its culture-led subject makes it a sensible choice for families as well as anyone curious about the island's past.
Around 1.5 miles away is the Mirador del Time, a viewpoint and the obvious short excursion for anyone who prefers landscapes to display cases. Tours and tickets in and around Los Llanos de Aridane can be booked directly on this page, where you will find the current options.
Tours & tickets in Los Llanos de Aridane
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Los Llanos de Aridane can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Los Llanos de Aridane
Choosing Between Town and Coast
Los Llanos de Aridane is the largest town in this part of La Palma, with a population of about 20,000. Staying in town puts you close to the museum and to everyday services. At around 341 metres above sea level, it sits above the shoreline rather than on it.
If you would rather wake up by the sea, Tazacorte is about a mile away. Puerto Naos, roughly 5 miles away, is a much smaller coastal settlement of under 1,000 residents and suits a quieter stay. El Paso, about 2.5 miles away, is another nearby base. The page shows live hotel prices so you can compare the options for your dates.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Los Llanos de Aridane and the villages around it is a hire car from La Palma (SPC), about 14 min away.
Best time to visit Los Llanos de Aridane
When to Visit Los Llanos de Aridane
- 19°CJan43 mm
- 19°CFeb21 mm
- 21°CMar31 mm
- 22°CApr3 mm
- 21°CMay15 mm
- 22°CJun23 mm
- 24°CJul0 mm
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- 22°CSept10 mm
- 24°COct31 mm
- 22°CNov55 mm
- 20°CDec59 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
The most pleasant stretch runs from April to November. April is notably dry, with just 3 mm of rain over one rainy day and highs of 22°C. July is the driest month, with no recorded rainfall, and August is the warmest, peaking at 25°C with overnight lows around 22°C.
The wettest period is late autumn into winter. December brings about 59 mm of rain and November about 55 mm, while December and January each average eight rainy days. Even then, daytime highs stay between 19°C and 20°C, so winter remains mild by British standards. Sea temperature figures are not available for this location.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°C | 15°C | 43 mm | 10 h |
| Feb | 19°C | 15°C | 21 mm | 11 h |
| Mar | 21°C | 16°C | 31 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 22°C | 17°C | 3 mm | 12 h |
| May | 21°C | 17°C | 15 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 22°C | 18°C | 23 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 24°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 25°C | 22°C | 1 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 22°C | 20°C | 10 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 24°C | 21°C | 31 mm | 10 h |
| Nov | 22°C | 19°C | 55 mm | 9 h |
| Dec | 20°C | 17°C | 59 mm | 9 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Flights and Ferries from the UK
The nearest airport is La Palma (SPC), about 10 miles from town and roughly a 14-minute drive. It has direct flights from the United Kingdom, which makes Los Llanos de Aridane one of the simpler parts of the Canaries to reach. Car hire at the airport gets you to town quickly.
The port of Los Cristianos, about 84 miles away across the water, runs ferry routes to La Palma, San Sebastián de la Gomera and El Hierro. These are useful if you are combining La Palma with other islands on a longer trip.
By air
- La Palma (SPC)10 miles, about 14 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Los Cristianos (84 miles).
Los Llanos de Aridane is good for
Around Los Llanos de Aridane
Easy Day Trips Around La Palma
Tazacorte is the closest neighbour at about a mile away, with El Paso roughly 2.5 miles away and Tijarafe around 4 miles away. The small coastal village of Puerto Naos is about 5 miles away.
Further afield, Breña Baja and Breña Alta are each about 8 miles away. Santa Cruz de la Palma, a town of nearly 16,000 people, is around 9 miles away. The longest of these outings is Garafía, about 11 miles away, which makes for a fuller day out.
Tips from Robin
Practical Tips Before You Go
The town sits at about 341 metres, so the seafront at Tazacorte or Puerto Naos is a short drive downhill rather than a stroll. Car hire makes it much easier to combine beach time with the viewpoint and nearby villages.
If you travel between November and January, pack a light waterproof. This is when most of the year's rain falls, although temperatures stay comfortably mild. Because Los Llanos de Aridane is the largest town in the area, it is a practical place to stock up before heading to smaller villages such as Puerto Naos or Garafía.
Questions people ask
How do I get to Los Llanos de Aridane from the UK?
Fly to La Palma airport (SPC), which has direct flights from the United Kingdom. The airport is about 10 miles from Los Llanos de Aridane, a drive of roughly 14 minutes, so you can be in town very soon after landing.
What is the weather like in Los Llanos de Aridane in winter?
Winter is mild but the wettest time of year. Highs are around 19°C to 20°C from December to February. December averages about 59 mm of rain over eight rainy days, and January has a similar number of wet days, so a light waterproof is sensible.
What is the best month to visit Los Llanos de Aridane?
April to November offers the most pleasant conditions. For guaranteed dry weather, July is the standout, with no recorded rain and highs of 24°C. August is the warmest month at 25°C, while April is both dry and comfortably warm at 22°C.
Is Los Llanos de Aridane on the coast?
The town sits about 341 metres above sea level, so the shoreline is a short drive away. Tazacorte is about a mile from the centre and the coastal village of Puerto Naos about 5 miles, both within easy reach for a beach day.
What is there to see in Los Llanos de Aridane?
The main sight is the Museo Arqueológico Benahoarita, an archaeological museum about half a mile from the centre. The Mirador del Time viewpoint is around 1.5 miles away. Tours and tickets for the area can be booked on this page.
Can I take a ferry to La Palma?
Yes. Los Cristianos, about 84 miles from Los Llanos de Aridane across the water, has ferry routes to La Palma, as well as to San Sebastián de la Gomera and El Hierro. That makes island-hopping possible if you are visiting more than one of the Canaries.