Today we were planning to go to Los Llanos and then head to La Zamora beach. We were planning a more beach day as supposed to sightseeing El Roque de Los Muchachos mountain yesterday.
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First we were heading to Los Llanos for my friend to by a snorkelling mask. I had two, but one of them was leaking a lot, so it was unusable.
Los Llanos is very beautiful, tidy and green town. You will probably pass this town when going for La Caldera hike as it is almost on the way.
Los Llanos
Los Llanos de Aridane, often referred to simply as Los Llanos, boasts a vibrant history intertwined with the economic and cultural development of La Palma. Initially emerging as an agricultural hub, the fertile lands of Los Llanos were ideal for cultivating crops like sugarcane, which significantly contributed to the region’s prosperity during the colonial era. The rise of agriculture set the stage for the town’s expansion, attracting settlers and facilitating trade.
Throughout the centuries, Los Llanos has evolved into one of the most significant urban centres on the island. Its strategic location made it a focal point for commerce and culture, fostering a thriving community enriched by diverse influences.
You should see the church Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios as its construction reflects the architectural styles of 16th century, with elements that showcase the influence of Spanish colonial design.
After buying a mask for 21€ (would have been cheaper in SPAR at Puerto Naos, but lower quality), we stopped at areperia for quick lunch as it was almost midday. I had a nice arepa with beef (carne) and asked for extra cheese + Barraquito. All together was around 5€.
Playa y Bajas de la Zamora
Straight after lunch we headed to La Zamora beach. One local guy told me it was a marine serve and scuba diving is not allowed here, but I couldn’t find it in the list of reserves. The only thing I found is that the beach’s rocky terrain and strong currents can pose risks while scuba diving, making it unsuitable for such activities.
It took us awhile to get there as there was construction on the road and cars could pass only one way. It was really dreadful to wait for the light to turn green on each of the traffic lights.
This beach, is divided into two sections by a rocky barrier: Zamora Grande and Zamora Chica. Nestled beneath a cliff, these black sandy shores stretch approximately 150 metres in length and 15 metres in width. The depth of the local waters makes it a popular spot for divers.
A sanctuary for surfers, the beach attracts those who revel in its waves, particularly when the tide is high and the surf intensifies. Access is via a stone staircase, and at low tide, visitors can walk between Zamora Grande and Zamora Chica.
We saw a lot of fish underwater and all you need is just a mask! If you have fins and wet suit even better as you could just flow on the top and see all that beautiful marine life! In some places it was huge groups of fish! I must say, this is probably the best spot for snorkelling on La Palma island. Los Cancajos beach is good, to but not so much fish and much deeper in there.
Fresh fish lunch with a sea view
Once we got cold we packed up and went up to a restaurant upstairs – La Zamora Kiosko. We were lucky as from tomorrow it was closed for holidays for 10 days. That’s common here, no London rush, finding replacement who can work during your holidays. I had a fresh fish called Vieja. It was delicious!
When the sun started going down we decided to head home. The drive back was even longer as traffic lights at free stops made us wait for 5 to 10 minutes to turn green. However, this is in La Palma and everyone must relax here and not to stress themselves. As locals would say ‘tranquilo cabron’ 🙂
Tomorrow in our plan was to head for 2 days to La Caldera – the highlight of the trip.