Interesting place
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
In Barlovento is the parish church of Our Lady of the Rosary, a temple that is not known with certainty the exact date of its construction but according to some baptismal acts round the year 1581. In 1710 work began on the main altarpiece that was made with Baroque style and is formed by two floors, three streets and six niches in which you can see the artistic flow in La Palma
Interesting place
La Fajana, piscina natural
The whole Canarian archipelago has a multitude of natural pools, but one of the best and most enchanting ones is worth highlighting, the La Fajana pool of natural pools Barlovento in the northeast part of La Palma. La Fajana is a set of three natural pools that are connected to a series of walkways that interconnect it and make your stay in this picturesque place much more comfortable. The pools are protected from the waves that hit the coast, making the waters calm and crystal clear, and the volcanic rock environment makes the visit even more beautiful. A La Fajana can be easily accessed, have parking areas very close to the pools, also has spaces to throw in the towel and enjoy soothing sun baths, too It has nearby restaurants. The surroundings of the La Fajana pool also have very picturesque places, such as the Puerto de Talavera or the Faro de Punta Cumplida You can also do activities that complement the one of the own baths in the swimming pools, you can practice diving in summer, spearfishing, excursions and hiking routes.
Interesting place
Faro de Punta Cumplida
The Punta Cumplida Lighthouse is on the island of La Palma in the northern part, on the coast of the municipality of Barlovento, It has dimensions with a height of 63 meters and 34 square meters of height of the support. The tower of the lighthouse is truncated cone-shaped in masonry with double gallery and with the lantern painted in white that is attached to the building on one floor. The Faro de Punta completed came into operation in 1867, was one of the most emblematic 19th century civil engineering works on the island. In 2011, it was the first Europe lighthouse to use LED lamps, reaching up to 24 nautical miles. The old lantern was dismantled and it is possible to see it in the urban area of the municipality of Barlovento, close to the town hall and the church of Our Lady of the Rosary. One of the most interesting things about the Punta Cumplida Lighthouse is that part of the facilities were enabled as tourist accommodation and it is possible to spend nights in it, surrounded by a wonderful landscape and an incredible ocean view.
Interesting place
Mirador de La Tosca
Barlovento offers one of the most interesting viewpoints that can be visited in this area on the island of La Palma, known as Mirador de La Tosca. The viewpoint is reached through the northern road and has an altitude above sea level of about 700 meters and is next to the access to the hamlet of La Tosca which also has one of the best dragos from La Palma. From the Mirador La Tosca besides being able to see the farm of the same name you can also see the cliff areas that go from the tip of Topaciegas to El Poris, what was the old port of Los Gallegos all this towards the west. The Mirador La Tosca and its surroundings is a very interesting place to take spectacular snapshots, make trekking routes and go on excursions.
