Summer holidays are officially upon us and once again many Brits are flocking to Spain, and the Canary Islands. However, there is one stunning hidden part of the holiday hot spot that isn’t getting the attention it deserves. Porís de Candelaria on the island of La Palma , in the municipality of Tijarafe, is a stunning settlement of cave houses and remains one of the region's most intriguing oddities.
Built within the mouth of a cave, the village's bright white houses stand out in the evening gloom, leaving visitors staring around in wonder. The spot was once a landing port for boats ferrying goods and fisherman’s cottages remain there until this day. It’s unlike the raucous holiday hubs many will be heading to and Porís de Candelaria has its own charm and beauty with its nearby beach and cove.
Swimming is only advised if the tide is low as it can be dangerous for bathers when it rises, according to Canarian Weekly . It’s also not an easy terrain to travel through or get to for travellers or using public transport. For those with cars, it’s not smooth sailing with a very steep incline on the way described as "frightening" by visitors on TripAdvisor .
Arrival to the area is best by sea, it offers views of the entire area that surrounds the village, the Express reports. For those who will want to see more than the beach , there are bus tours of the area organised by La Palma Transfer & Tours which includes a walk up to the village and a hiking section, though this .