Fuencaliente de la Palma Postal Codes: 38740 to 38749 | Isla de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islas Canarias

Key Facts

Fuencaliente de la Palma is a municipality located on the southern tip of La Palma, the fifth largest of Spain's Canary Islands. Situated within the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the autonomous community of the Canary Islands, this municipality occupies the island's southernmost volcanic region. With an area of approximately 56 square kilometers, Fuencaliente de la Palma is characterized by its dramatic volcanic landscapes, including the Teneguía volcano that last erupted in 1971. The municipality is divided into several population centers, with Los Canarios serving as the administrative capital. Known for its unique microclimate and fertile volcanic soils, the region produces distinctive wines under the Denominación de Origen La Palma designation. The area's name, which translates to 'hot spring of La Palma,' references the thermal waters that once flowed here before being covered by volcanic activity. For those seeking postal code information for the various settlements within this municipality, detailed data is available for each of its distinct population centers.