Barlovento

Barlovento sits at the northern tip of La Palma, in the Canary Islands, a district shaped by the trade winds that give it its name, meaning ‘windward’. Its exposed position facing the Atlantic makes it one of the greener and more rugged corners of the island, where the landscape meets the sea in dramatic fashion.

The Barlovento Coast defines much of the area’s character, a stretch of coastline marked by volcanic rock formations and the constant presence of the ocean rather than conventional sandy beaches. This is a place shaped more by natural forces than by tourism infrastructure, offering a quieter, more elemental encounter with La Palma’s coastal scenery.

As a district, Barlovento retains a rural, windswept identity, appealing to those drawn to the island’s wilder edges rather than its resort areas. Its northern location and coastal exposure make it a distinctive stop for anyone tracing the perimeter of La Palma.