Puntallana, Canary Islands
Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands · Spain · 2,394 residents · on the coast
Puntallana is a seaside village in Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, home to around 2,394 people. There are 2 notable places to see in and around town, including Cueva del Infierno and Nogales Beach. The nearest airport is La Palma (SPC), about 11 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Cueva del Infierno and Nogales Beach.
- On the coast, with a named beach nearby.
- Easy to reach: La Palma (SPC) is 7 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Puntallana
Ranked by how well known they are.
Cueva del Infierno
cave · 1 mile from the centre
Nogales Beach
beach · 2 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Puntallana
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Puntallana can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Puntallana
Sea-view hotels and apartments fill up first in summer; book early for the warm months.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Puntallana and the villages around it is a hire car from La Palma (SPC), about 11 min away.
Best time to visit Puntallana
Getting there from the UK
By air
- La Palma (SPC)7 miles, about 11 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Los Cristianos (78 miles), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (92 miles).
Puntallana is good for
Around Puntallana
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Puntallana worth visiting?
Yes. Puntallana is known for Cueva del Infierno and Nogales Beach, and it is on the coast. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Puntallana from the UK?
Fly to La Palma (SPC), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 11 min by road.
Is Puntallana good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby and beaches, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Puntallana?
Santa Cruz de la Palma (4 miles), Los Llanos de Aridane (12 miles), Tijarafe (13 miles) and Tazacorte (14 miles) are all within an hour or so.