Tajogaite Volcano (2021 Eruption Site — Cumbre Vieja)

The site of the most recent volcanic eruption on La Palma and the longest eruption in the island's recorded history. The Tajogaite eruption (named after the pre-Hispanic Benahoare name for the area) began on 19 September 2021 and lasted 85 days until 13 December 2021. The eruption on the Cumbre Vieja ridge produced lava flows that destroyed approximately 3,000 buildings, covered over 1,200 hectares of land, and created a new lava delta (fajana) of 43 hectares extending the island's western coastline. No lives were lost due to the successful evacuation of over 7,000 residents. As of 2026, the eruption area is gradually reopening to visitors with designated viewpoints and guided tours offering the safest and most informative way to experience this dramatic landscape. The Tajuya viewpoint (Mirador de Tajuya) provides a panoramic overview of the Aridane Valley and the eruption zone from a safe distance. The new lava delta is visible from boats departing Tazacorte port. Some areas near the crater remain closed due to residual ground temperatures (still exceeding 100°C in places) and ongoing CO₂ monitoring. Visitors must respect all closure signs and barriers — these exist for safety reasons. The eruption has become a significant point of geological and volcanological study, attracting scientists from around the world. The area serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing volcanic processes that created the Canary Islands archipelago. Visitors are asked to be respectful — thousands of people lost their homes in this event.