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To Cascada de Los Tilos in Barranco del Agua

Abzweig vor dem Besucherzentrum Los Tilos, San Andrés y Sauces, La Palma

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Hike overview

Duration:
0h 30min

Difficulty:
Easy

Distance:
0,5 km

Ascent / Descent:
↑ 10 m ↓ 10 m

Mirko from Clariso – Holiday Homes La Palma

Personally verified

Many people associate Los Tilos above all with its well-known waterfall. You can find countless photos of it on social media, and as a result the spot has become very popular.

For my taste, the waterfall has become a little too touristy. It is also artificially supplied with water and maintained this way. Even so, it provides an impressive backdrop and is undoubtedly a beautiful place for photos.

For families with children, the walk through the small tunnels can also be a fun experience and adds a little adventure to the visit.

I especially recommend combining the waterfall with a hike to the Mirador Espigón Atravesado. From there, you have a wonderful view over the surrounding landscape while also getting a very good impression of the lush nature of northeastern La Palma.

This way, a short visit to the waterfall becomes a varied excursion combining nature, panoramic views and a little adventure.

An insight into the hike:

The short detour to Cascada de Los Tilos enters another world within minutes. From the junction before the visitor centre, the path follows Barranco del Agua through lush vegetation. High walls, ferns and dripping rock keep the ravine cool and mysterious even on warm days.

Two short illuminated tunnels form part of the experience before the waterfall appears between the cliffs. Its volume changes with season and rainfall. The appeal lies in the close combination of narrow gorge, moisture and dense greenery, rather than in walking distance alone.

At roughly 500 metres return, little height change and no more than 30 minutes walking, this is a nature excursion rather than a hike. Wet stones, puddles and dripping tunnels still make grippy shoes sensible; a light jacket helps against spray.

Access may close after heavy rain or storms. Respect barriers and check current opening before driving there. Combined with the visitor centre and a laurel-forest walk, it makes a varied half-day. Sunhikes gives access details and current points to note.

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