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    Tazacorte

    A picturesque coastal town with the sunniest climate on La Palma, featuring a beautiful black sand beach, excellent seafood restaurants, and historic sugar cane heritage.

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    About Tazacorte

    A picturesque coastal town with the sunniest climate on La Palma, featuring a beautiful black sand beach, excellent seafood restaurants, and historic sugar cane heritage.

    Quick Facts

    Population

    5,000

    Area (km²)

    11 km²

    Sunny Days/Year

    330 days

    Beaches

    2

    Best Season

    Year-round

    Avg. Temperature

    21°C

    Daylight, UV and air quality in Tazacorte

    Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.

    Daylight
    12h 13m
    Day length
    Sunrise
    06:00
    Sunset
    18:12
    Golden hour
    17:41
    Blue hour
    18:36
    2 min less daylight than yesterday
    UV indexLive
    Air qualityLive

    Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations

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    Where to stay in Tazacorte

    An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Tazacorte, from our partner Stay22.

    Top Attractions

    Tazacorte Beach

    Black volcanic sand beach known for having the most sunshine hours in the Canary Islands.

    Puerto de Tazacorte

    Colorful fishing harbor with excellent seafood restaurants and spectacular Atlantic sunsets.

    Book tickets

    Banana Museum

    Unique museum showcasing the history and cultivation of bananas, La Palmas main export.

    Book tickets

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    Things to do in Tazacorte

    Tours and activities in Tazacorte, from our partner GetYourGuide.

    Best Time to Visit

    The best time to visit La Palma is from April to June and September to October. Known as 'La Isla Bonita' (The Beautiful Island), La Palma offers lush green landscapes, ancient laurel forests, and dramatic volcanic scenery. These months provide perfect conditions for hiking the Caldera de Taburiente and stargazing at the Roque de los Muchachos observatory.

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    Climate Overview

    Climate Type: Subtropical oceanic

    La Palma has a subtropical oceanic climate with the most rainfall of all Canary Islands, creating its lush laurel forests. The island's high altitude creates distinct climate zones, from coastal warmth to cool mountain peaks. Temperatures range from 15-26°C. The 2021 Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption created new landscapes to explore.

    Monthly Weather Overview

    Month
    Max
    Min
    mm
    January
    20°14°50
    February
    20°14°45
    March
    21°14°35
    April
    22°15°20
    May
    23°16°10
    June
    25°18°5
    July
    27°20°0
    August
    28°21°5
    September
    27°20°15
    October
    25°18°35
    November
    23°16°55
    December
    21°15°60

    Weather in Tazacorte

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