Guide to Fuencaliente

'With vineyards, forests and no less than seven volcanoes, this serene spot is blow-you-away beautiful.'

Fuencaliente means 'hot spring'. And while the spring's long since gone, you can certainly still see the hot part – this area of La Palma overflows with volcanoes. Seven to be precise, including Mount Teneguia which last erupted back in 1971. As you can imagine, with this dramatic volcanic backdrop Fuencaliente is more than picturesque. It's gorgeous. Made even more so by the surrounding pine forests and lush vineyards that carpet the hillsides. Talking of vineyards, Fuencaliente's best-known for its sweet, heavy wine and is home to the largest and oldest winery on the island. Clinging to the southernmost tip of La Palma, this oozes village charm. Right down to the lovely whitewashed houses and a gorgeous little 18th-century parish church. The beach area is known as Faro de Fuencaliente and is guarded by a toy town-looking white and red stripy lighthouse. Like most of the beaches in La Palma, this one's made of volcanic black sand and pebbles. Simply unfurl your towel, pop on your shades and relax. Fancy taking a dip? Well why not go the whole hog and don a pair of flippers, wetsuit and an air tank? With its clear seas and abundance of marine life, the resort has become a popular scuba-diving haunt. And it's a hit with ramblers, too. From here you embark upon the somewhat arduous but spectacular walk through the 'ruta de los volcanes' – the volcano trail. Trust us, the reward is well worth the effort.

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