Área Recreativa El Pilar

Great picnic area.

Great place for the whole family

A great place to start a tour and then stop here again.

A great place to start a tour and then stop here again.
Worth a visit.

A nice resting place and starting point for many tours.

In our case it was the starting point of two of our E-Bike routes. From there and with easy access for vehicles and with free parking you have infinite possibilities to explore the island. The Refugio del Pilar is a well-known landmark on the island of La Palma, located in the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. This refuge is located in a strategic place in the middle of the caldera, surrounded by impressive mountainous landscapes and virgin nature.El Refugio del Pilar is a popular place for hikers and nature lovers who want to explore the beauty of the National Park. It serves as a starting point or stop for various routes and trails that cross the Caldera de Taburiente.The refuge has basic facilities for visitors, such as rest areas, camping areas and basic services. It is an ideal place to take a break, enjoy a picnic or spend the night if you are doing a longer expedition in the park.From the Refugio del Pilar, visitors can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountain landscapes and the Caldera de Taburiente in all its splendor. It is also a common starting point to ascend to the highest peaks on the island, such as Roque de los Muchachos, where the famous Astrophysical Observatory is located.If you plan to visit the Refugio del Pilar, make sure you take with you everything you need for your stay, such as water, food, camping equipment, and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. In addition, it is important to respect the natural environment and follow the regulations and recommendations established by the park authorities.

In our case it was the starting point of two of our E-Bike routes. From there and with easy access for vehicles and with free parking you have infinite possibilities to explore the island.
The Refugio del Pilar is a well-known landmark on the island of La Palma, located in the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. This refuge is located in a strategic place in the middle of the caldera, surrounded by impressive mountainous landscapes and virgin nature.
El Refugio del Pilar is a popular place for hikers and nature lovers who want to explore the beauty of the National Park. It serves as a starting point or stop for various routes and trails that cross the Caldera de Taburiente.
The refuge has basic facilities for visitors, such as rest areas, camping areas and basic services. It is an ideal place to take a break, enjoy a picnic or spend the night if you are doing a longer expedition in the park.
From the Refugio del Pilar, visitors can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountain landscapes and the Caldera de Taburiente in all its splendor. It is also a common starting point to ascend to the highest peaks on the island, such as Roque de los Muchachos, where the famous Astrophysical Observatory is located.
If you plan to visit the Refugio del Pilar, make sure you take with you everything you need for your stay, such as water, food, camping equipment, and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. In addition, it is important to respect the natural environment and follow the regulations and recommendations established by the park authorities.