Garafía

Garafía is the northernmost municipality of La Palma and can almost be considered an island within an island. Its lush green landscapes and impressive ravines leave a lasting impression on all who visit this remarkable region. The municipality covers approximately 102 square kilometres, stretching from the coastline to the highest peaks of the island.

At the summit, at an altitude of 2,426 metres, stand the six telescopes that make up the Roque de Los Muchachos Astrophysical Observatory, one of the most important astronomical observatories in the world thanks to the exceptional clarity and quality of La Palma’s skies.

Extensive and rugged, Garafía is made up of 14 districts scattered across the territory, naturally separated by deep and steep ravines. Its inhabitants live alongside a remarkable concentration of Protected Natural Areas, which have helped preserve the municipality’s outstanding environmental quality.

The municipality’s dramatic cliffs historically made access to the sea extremely difficult. As a result, local people reached the coast through small natural harbours known as proís or porís, where they built wooden houses almost hanging from the cliffs themselves. You have not truly discovered La Palma until you have visited these hidden coastal settlements.

The municipal capital is Santo Domingo, a rural town rich in history, with many secrets buried beneath the cobblestones of its streets and the passage of time.

Natural and Historical Heritage

Baltasar Martín – Juan Adalid Caves

Buracas Caves

La Zarza Archaeological Site

(Temporarily Closed)

Vicente Enclosure (Petroglyphs) – Santo Domingo

Roberto’s Wall

Santo Domingo Harbour

Visitor Information and Heritage Interpretation Centres

Roque de Los Muchachos Visitor Centre

Las Tricias Tourist Information Office

MIGO – Gofio Interpretation Museum

Restaurants

• Restaurante San Antonio del Monte

• Restaurante El Bernegal – Santo Domingo

• Restaurante La Mata – Traditional Canarian and fusion cuisine

• Bodegas Eufrosina Pérez Rodríguez – El Níspero Wines. Offers a tasting menu paired with its wines. Advance reservation required.

• Camu Camu Garafía

Local Products

• Bodegas Onesima Pérez Rodríguez – Vitega Wines

• Bodegas Tagalguén

Locations on Google Maps

• Cuevas de Baltasar Martín - Juan Adalid: Ubicación
• Cuevas de Buracas: Ubicación
• El cercado de Vicente (petroglifos)
• Ubicación
• Pared de Roberto: Ubicación
• Puertito de Santo Domingo: Ubicación
• Centro de Visitantes del Roque de Los Muchachos
• Oficina de Información Turística de Las Tricias
• Museo de Interpretación del Gofio (MIGO)
• Restaurante San Antonio del Monte
• Restaurante El Bernegal
• Restaurante La Mata
• Bodegas Eufrosina Pérez Rodríguez
• Camu Camu Garafía
• Bodegas Onesima Pérez Rodríguez - Vitega
• Bodegas Tagalguén