El Paso, municipality of Canary Islands, Spain
El Paso is a municipality in the center of La Palma and the only settlement on the island not located near the coast. The town is surrounded by fruit-bearing trees and extends across gentle hills with pine forests, while the Caldera de Taburiente with its cliffs and ravines dominates the landscape.
El Paso emerged as a settlement in the interior of La Palma and gradually became the island's largest municipal center. The village was shaped by the 2021 eruption, whose traces remain visible in the altered landscape and in local memory today.
El Paso maintains an old tradition of silk production that visitors can explore at the craft center "Taller de Las Hilanderas", where silkworms are still raised and fabric is processed by hand. Twice a year, festivals take place with the streets decorated with colorful arches and flower carpets while locals gather in traditional dress.
The visitor center in the town offers information about the Caldera de Taburiente and shows films about the region in multiple languages. Several well-marked trails lead to the Cumbrecita viewpoint and the Pico Bejenado summit, while overnight stays require permission from local authorities.
The sea of clouds phenomenon is particularly strong here, especially from the Llano del Jable viewpoint at 1200 meters elevation, where clouds roll like waves over the mountains and create a spectacular starry sky at night. This area has received Starlight Reserve status for its exceptionally clear star visibility.
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