It is situated 23 km northwest of Santa Cruz de la Palma.

Above the village are the vineyards producing the local Traviesa wine which won a Spanish national gold medal in 2004.

Further up the slopes of the Caldera de Taburiente are forests of Canary Island pine.

The steep cliffs of the coastline are a protected area of outstanding natural beauty.

The festival of the flowering almonds is held every year at the end of January or beginning of February.