Puerto de Tazacorte

The population of Tazacorte has a population of almost 1500 inhabitants and is located west of the island of La Palma. It is home to one of the most important ports in the country. the island.

Tell the story that the conqueror Alonso Fernández de Lugo arrived and disembarked at this port and it was here that the first camp was installed in the plain of Tazacorte where the population is currently located.

Until the mid-twentieth century the port was a refuge for fishermen, until then the port, like the rest of the municipality was integrated into the Llanos de Aridane, specifically until 1925, currently The main activity that sustains the economy of the town is tourism.

The Puerto de Tazacorte was inaugurated in the year 2000, it is a port that houses shallow draft vessels. Next to the port of Tazacorte is one of the most important beaches of La Palma, this has a length of 200 meters and is formed by gravel and dark sand.

The beach is at the mouth of a ravine, it is surrounded by nature and has a familiar and peaceful atmosphere.