A vacation home in a vineyard is more than just a place to stay with a beautiful view. It’s an immersion in a vibrant community where wine is not only enjoyed but also grown and harvested.
At our winery, perched above the clouds at 1,380 meters, you wake up surrounded by old vines, spend the day amid terraced vineyards and fruit trees, and wind down the evening with a glass of red wine produced right here. It’s a vacation with deep roots.
Waking Up Among Old Vines
Mornings in a vacation home in the vineyard start differently. Instead of looking at neighboring buildings, you gaze out at grapevines, terraced fields, and the sea of trade wind clouds lying far below the estate. The air is clear and cool, and the silence is broken only by birdsong and the gentle breeze rustling through the vines.
This immediate closeness to nature is the heart of the experience. You’re not staying on the edge of a vineyard—you’re right in the middle of it. One guest described the place this way:
It was an absolute oasis. The grounds were simply beautiful. We had everything we could have wished for—privacy, amenities, a sauna.
Guest review, July 2026
An organically managed winery
The estate is not just a picturesque vineyard setting, but a genuine, organically farmed winery. The vines are tended according to the guidelines of the Canary Islands Association for Organic Agriculture, and in addition to the grapevines, almond, fig, and citrus trees are scattered across the approximately 70,000-square-meter property.
For guests, this means a temporary home in the heart of a working vineyard. You experience the rhythms of the vineyard up close—from flowering to the ripening grapes to the harvest—and quickly come to understand why a place that thrives on agriculture feels so much more authentic than a typical vacation resort.
The “Above the Clouds ” page provides a detailed look at what life in the vineyard is like.
Homemade red wine, exclusively for guests
Something Special: The wine produced here at 1,380 meters from our own vineyards is reserved exclusively for our guests at Hacienda La Palma. It is not sold in stores but is part of the experience of your stay—a red wine that reflects the character of the volcanic soil and the high altitude, grown right where you enjoy it.
A glass of this wine in the evening, on your own terrace overlooking the sea of clouds, is perhaps the most beautiful expression of what makes a vacation home in a vineyard so special. You’re not drinking just any wine—you’re drinking the wine of this very place. If you’d like, you can even lend a hand during harvest time and experience firsthand how the grapes are turned into your very own vintage.
The Harvest, Fruits, and Life in the Vineyard
A winery lives in harmony with the seasons, and guests are invited to share in this experience. During the summer and fall months, the estate’s trees bear an abundance of fruit—almonds, apricots, figs, lemons, oranges, peaches, and more—which guests are welcome to help themselves to.
If you come at the right time, you can help with the grape and almond harvests and get to know the vineyard at its busiest and most beautiful. These little experiences are what make the difference between a place you merely visit and one where you truly feel like you belong—even if only for a short time.
Living with nature, not alongside it
A vacation home in a vineyard means living in the heart of nature, with everything that comes with it. Bees, birds, and beneficial insects are part of the ecosystem that makes organic farming possible in the first place. The stone houses are well-equipped, feature a wood-burning stove for cool evenings, and are situated in a quiet, private setting among the vines.
It’s deliberately not a luxury resort, but an authentic, time-honored place. That’s exactly what makes it so appealing: you trade the anonymity of a hotel complex for the feeling of being part of a vineyard above the clouds for a few days.
Direct advantage, private booking is worthwhile
Direct bookers receive the best communication and personal support. No agency fees, full transparency and tips that only hosts give. In addition, there is our small Hacienda Insider program with advance information on new accommodations and seasonal specials for returning guests.
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Short and sweet, your questions answered
Short and sweet, your questions answered
Where is the best place to live on La Palma? in the quiet, high-altitude location of Garafía, with privacy, sun above the clouds and direct access to nature.
Who is La Palma suitable for? for those seeking peace and quiet, couples, hikers, stargazers and wine lovers
Is La Palma overcrowded? No, the northwest in particular is spacious and quiet, and the hacienda offers an additional secluded location.
Which part has the best weather? Often the northwest above the cloud line with many sunny days and cool nights.
How many days are worthwhile? 7 to 10 nights are ideal, for deep relaxation 12 to 14.
Above the clouds of La Palma means breathing, looking, being silent, marveling. The Hacienda La Palma, a winery in Garafía, combines independent vacation homes in a secluded location, a solar-heated pool, direct access to the forest and a starry sky without light pollution. If peace, nature and genuine hosts are important to you, then you’ve come to the right place. Enquire about your preferred dates, we will advise you personally and look forward to meeting you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What makes a vacation home in a vineyard so special?
You’ll stay in the heart of a genuine, organically managed winery at 1,380 meters, surrounded by old vines, fruit trees, and terraced fields. Instead of a hotel atmosphere, you experience the rhythms of a working vineyard—from blossom to harvest—in complete tranquility above the clouds.
2. Can you buy the winery’s wine?
The red wine produced here is reserved exclusively for guests at Hacienda La Palma and is not available in stores. It is part of the experience of your stay and is enjoyed right where it was grown—1,380 meters above the clouds.
3. Can you help with the harvest?
Yes. Guests are invited to lend a hand during the grape and almond harvests. This allows you to experience the vineyard at its liveliest and understand how your own vintage is made from the grapes. The exact dates depend on the season.
4. Can you harvest the estate’s fruits?
Yes. During the summer and fall months, the estate’s trees bear an abundance of almonds, figs, citrus fruits, apricots, peaches, and more. Guests are welcome to help themselves and enjoy the fresh fruit straight from the tree.
5. Is a vacation home in the vineyard a luxury resort?
No. It’s an organic winery with well-equipped vacation homes—not a luxury resort. The appeal lies in its authenticity: quiet stone houses surrounded by nature, a lifestyle in harmony with the vineyard, and plenty of privacy.
A vacation home in a vineyard offers the rare luxury of being part of a vibrant community for a few days. Waking up among old vines and ending the evening with a glass of homemade red wine—one that can only be found here—turns a vacation into a memory that tastes of the wine and the vastness of this place.
