Tazacorte Holidays: A Coastal Town on La Palma
Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands · Spain · 5,670 residents · on the coast
Tazacorte is a small coastal town of around 5,670 people on La Palma in the Canary Islands, set at an elevation of 111 metres. Its draw is simple and practical. El Puerto beach, a family-friendly stretch of sand, lies about a mile from the centre, and La Palma airport, which has direct flights from the United Kingdom, is roughly a 15-minute drive away. The climate is mild all year, with daytime highs from about 20°C in February to 27°C in August, and the drier months run from March through November. The larger town of Los Llanos de Aridane is just over a mile away, so shops and services are close at hand without crowding the town itself.
Why go
- El Puerto beach, tagged as family-friendly, sits only about a mile from the town.
- La Palma airport has direct UK flights and is roughly a 15-minute drive away.
- Winter highs stay around 20 to 21°C, while July is typically completely dry.
Top sights in Tazacorte
El Puerto Beach and Beyond
The headline sight is El Puerto beach, about a mile from the town. It is listed as a beach suited to families, which fits the gentle, sun-and-sea rhythm of a holiday here rather than a packed sightseeing schedule.
Beyond the beach, tours and tickets for activities around Tazacorte can be booked directly on this page, so you can plan an outing or two alongside your days by the sea.
1beachEl Puerto beach
1 mile from the centre · Photo
Tours & tickets in Tazacorte
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Tazacorte can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Tazacorte
Choosing Your Base in Tazacorte
Tazacorte is a small coastal town, so the main choice is between staying close to El Puerto beach, about a mile from the centre, or in the town itself at around 111 metres above sea level. Both keep you within easy reach of each other.
With a population of around 5,670, the town is on the quieter side. If you want more going on in the evenings, Los Llanos de Aridane, a town of over 20,000 people, is just over a mile away. This page shows live hotel prices so you can compare what is available for your dates.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Tazacorte and the villages around it is a hire car from La Palma (SPC), about 15 min away.
Best time to visit Tazacorte
When to Visit Tazacorte
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Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
The most pleasant conditions run from March through November. April is notably dry, with around 3 mm of rain spread over a single rain day, and July typically sees no rain at all.
August is the warmest month, with highs of about 27°C and nights that stay around 24°C. The wettest stretch is from November to January, with December the dampest at around 59 mm and January and December each averaging 8 rain days. Even then, highs hold at about 21°C, which makes winter a mild escape from the British cold. No sea temperature figures are available for the town.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°C | 17°C | 43 mm | 10 h |
| Feb | 20°C | 16°C | 21 mm | 11 h |
| Mar | 22°C | 17°C | 31 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 24°C | 18°C | 3 mm | 12 h |
| May | 23°C | 18°C | 15 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 24°C | 20°C | 23 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 25°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 27°C | 24°C | 1 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 24°C | 21°C | 10 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 25°C | 23°C | 31 mm | 10 h |
| Nov | 23°C | 21°C | 55 mm | 9 h |
| Dec | 21°C | 18°C | 59 mm | 9 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Flights, Ferries and Transfers
The nearest airport is La Palma (SPC), about 11 miles from Tazacorte, and it has direct flights from the United Kingdom. The transfer by car takes roughly 15 minutes, so car hire or a taxi gets you to the beach almost as soon as you land.
If you are combining islands, the ferry port at Los Cristianos on Tenerife, 136 km (about 85 miles) away, runs routes to La Palma as well as to San Sebastián de la Gomera and El Hierro.
By air
- La Palma (SPC)11 miles, about 15 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Los Cristianos (85 miles).
Tazacorte is good for
Around Tazacorte
Day Trips Around La Palma
Los Llanos de Aridane, just over a mile away, is the closest and largest neighbour, with El Paso about 3 miles off. Puerto Naos and Tijarafe each lie around 4 miles from Tazacorte, making easy half-day outings.
Further afield, Breña Baja and Breña Alta are both about 9 miles away, Santa Cruz de la Palma roughly 11 miles, and Garafía around 12 miles, all within comfortable reach for a day out by hire car.
Tips from Robin
Practical Tips for Your Stay
Tazacorte is a small town of around 5,670 residents, so for a wider choice of shops and services, plan on popping over to Los Llanos de Aridane, just over a mile away.
If you travel between November and January, pack a light waterproof: this is the wettest part of the year, with up to 8 rain days a month. For a near-guaranteed dry week, July and August are the safest bets.
Questions people ask
How far is Tazacorte from La Palma airport?
La Palma airport (SPC) is about 11 miles from Tazacorte, which works out at roughly a 15-minute drive. The airport has direct flights from the United Kingdom, so the transfer is about as short as island holidays get.
Can you fly direct from the UK to La Palma for Tazacorte?
Yes. La Palma airport, the closest to Tazacorte, has direct flights from the United Kingdom. From there it is roughly a 15-minute drive to town, so car hire or a taxi is the simplest way to complete the journey.
What is the best month to visit Tazacorte?
The most pleasant months run from March through November. April and July are especially dry, with July typically recording no rain at all. August is the warmest, with highs of about 27°C, while winter months remain mild at around 20 to 21°C.
Is Tazacorte good for a family beach holiday?
El Puerto beach, about a mile from the town, is tagged as family-friendly, and the town itself is small and relatively quiet with around 5,670 residents. Mild temperatures year round and a short airport transfer also suit travelling with children.
Is Tazacorte warm in winter?
Yes, it stays mild. Daytime highs in December and January are around 21°C, with February at about 20°C. These are the wetter months, though, with December averaging around 59 mm of rain and 8 rain days, so expect the odd shower.
What towns can I visit on a day trip from Tazacorte?
Los Llanos de Aridane is just over a mile away, El Paso about 3 miles, and Puerto Naos and Tijarafe roughly 4 miles each. Santa Cruz de la Palma is around 11 miles away and Garafía about 12 miles.