A vacation home with a hot tub on La Palma combines two things that go together perfectly: cozy warmth and one of the clearest night skies in the world. At our winery above the clouds, that means a hot soak in a real wooden barrel, surrounded by mountain air, silence, and a sky full of stars.
It’s not your typical spa experience, but rather a special treat for cool evenings that you won’t soon forget.
A hot bath in a wooden barrel
The centerpiece is a traditional hot tub—a wooden bath barrel filled with 1,500 liters of fresh mountain water. It is heated the traditional way with wood to a pleasant 38 degrees and enhanced with fresh herbs that grow in the estate’s rock garden.
The result is a bath that smells of nature and completely relaxes the body after a day in the fresh air.
Because the water is heated with wood and getting it ready takes a little time and material, an evening in the hot tub is a deliberate little ritual. You step into warm water while the air around you is cool and crisp—a contrast that is precisely what makes it so appealing.
Under the starry sky of La Palma
What makes this bath unique is its location. La Palma is the world’s first Starlight Reserve, and at an elevation of 1,380 meters, the winery is usually above the cloud line, far away from any light pollution. As you sit in the warm water, the Milky Way stretches out above you with a clarity you’d hardly ever experience at home.
It’s this combination of warmth, tranquility, and starry skies that our guests remember most. One guest summed up her stay this way:
Fantastic, wonderful—pure relaxation and nature!!! The location was fantastic, and the accommodations were by far the best we’ve ever had. The sauna was incredibly spacious, and the pool was great. Everything was clean, and simply everything was perfect!!! We’ll definitely be back!!!
Guest review, August 2026
An additional offer for all guests
Important to know: The hot tub is not a private tub attached to each individual house, but rather a special additional service that all guests at the Hacienda can book. Because heating it with wood requires preparation and materials, a hot tub evening must be booked separately and is not automatically included in the vacation home rental.
If you’re interested, just let us know in advance, and we’ll get the hot tub ready for the evening of your choice. That way, the hot tub remains a deliberately chosen highlight of your stay rather than just a standard, incidental amenity. You can find more details about our wellness offerings on the Wellness La Palma page.
Only from October through April
The hot tub has its own season. It’s open from October through April—precisely during the cooler months when a hot outdoor soak is at its best. In the highlands at 1,380 meters, evenings can get chilly during these months, and that’s exactly when the warm tub really comes into its own.
During the warmer months, guests can enjoy the estate’s solar-heated pool, which is open to all guests year-round. This means there’s the perfect way to cool off or relax in every season—a refreshing dip in the summer and a hot tub under the stars in the winter.
The perfect way to end a day outdoors
La Palma is an island for active days—hikes through laurel and pine forests, trips to the summit, and walks through the vineyards. After such days, a hot soak in the wooden tub is the ideal way to wind down—it loosens the muscles, warms you from the inside out, and offers a peaceful moment under the open sky.
Especially during the cooler months, when the air is crisp and the nights are long, the hot tub becomes the atmospheric centerpiece of the evening. A warm evening soak also helps you relax and fall asleep, as summarized in an overview of the benefits of a hot bath.
You sit in the steaming water, look up, and let the day slowly come to a close while the stars twinkle above the clouds.
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. Is the hot tub private at every vacation home?
No. The hot tub is not a private tub at every house, but rather a special additional amenity that all guests at the Hacienda can book. It is specially prepared for the evening of your choice, making it a deliberately chosen highlight of your stay.
2. Is the hot tub included in the vacation home rental?
No. Because heating it with wood requires preparation and materials, a hot tub evening is booked separately and is not automatically included in the rental fee. Interested guests simply need to let us know in advance, and we’ll get the tub ready.
3. When can you use the hot tub?
The hot tub is open from October through April—that is, during the cooler months, when a hot outdoor soak is especially appealing. During the warmer months, the solar-heated pool is available instead.
4. How Is the Water Heated?
The wooden hot tub holds about 1,500 liters of fresh mountain water and is heated the traditional way with wood to about 38 degrees. The bath is enhanced with fresh herbs from the estate’s rock garden, creating a natural aromatic experience.
5. Can You See the Stars from the Hot Tub?
Yes, that’s what makes it so special. At 1,380 meters, the winery is usually above the clouds, and La Palma is the world’s first Starlight Reserve. On clear nights, you can look up from the warm water and see the Milky Way right above you.
A vacation home with a hot tub on La Palma offers an experience that uniquely combines warmth and vastness. A hot soak in a wooden tub, fresh herbs in the water, and a view of one of Europe’s clearest starry skies—from October through April, this moment becomes the most beautiful way to end a day above the clouds.
