Spectators will once again be able to visit the iconic landmarks of the adidas Transvulcania.
One of the organizers’ main goals was to meet this popular demand and once again allow public access to areas that were previously off-limits, such as the Fuencaliente Lighthouse, or to restore access to the El Pilar Shelter, as in previous editions. Thus, in this edition, spectators will once again be able to drive their vehicles to these iconic points along the race route.
Access to the Fuencaliente Lighthouse will only be possible via the Las Indias road (LP-209), with a checkpoint located near the hotel complex (LP-207), where drivers will be informed that, if they pass that point, they will have to wait until after the start of the Half Marathon to leave the area, traveling only in the direction of Las Caletas (LP-207).
The left lane of this road, the LP-207, on the section between Playa de Echentive and the access junction to the Lighthouse, will be designated for parking. State law enforcement officers and personnel will be present at all times to guide drivers and indicate where each vehicle should park so as not to block access to the area. Vehicles will be parked on a first-come, first-served basis, and the public, who will walk from their vehicles to the starting area at El Faro, must wear a reflective vest or carry a lighted device.
On the other side, the descent toward El Faro via Las Caletas (LP-207) will be closed and may only be used by the buses transporting runners. We recommend arriving well in advance, keeping in mind that the Ultramarathon race starts at 6:00 a.m. and that a large crowd is expected at this location.
Spectators will also be able to access the El Pilar Refuge again. In this case, access by private vehicle will only be permitted via San Isidro (LP-301), on the eastern side of the island. Access via the ascent from El Paso (western side) will be available only via shuttle buses provided by the organization for the public, which will depart from the Caldera de Taburiente Visitor Center and the Las Piedras bus stop between 4:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Therefore, anyone wishing to access this location by private car must do so exclusively via the San Isidro (LP-301) route, where parking areas will also be available in the area known as Hoya del Rehielo. However, all vehicles using this road must return via the same route, as there will be no possibility of crossing into the Aridane Valley while the restrictions are in effect.
There will be intermittent road closures at the entrance to Los Canarios to allow runners to pass between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The affected areas are the intersection at the entrance to the Fuencaliente Volcanoes Visitor Center (above Bodegas Carballo) and the intersection of the LP-2 highway near Bar Parada, where the road will be completely closed. In addition, the LP-2 highway will be closed from the intersection of LP-2 and LP-209 to the intersection of LP-2 with Calle Venezuela and Calle José Pons.
Regarding access to Roque de Los Muchachos, traffic will be blocked at the entrance to the GTC (Gran Telescopio Canarias), located approximately one kilometer from the aid station. No unauthorized vehicles will be allowed past this point, so the left lane will be designated for parking. Shuttle buses will run continuously from the telescope parking lot to the aid station at this location.
Access to El Roque de Los Muchachos from Garafía is permitted. Access from Santa Cruz de La Palma to El Roque de Los Muchachos is also permitted, but you will not be able to return via the same route past the Road Information Point at the Pico de La Nieve junction. If you wish to return to Santa Cruz de La Palma via the same route, you must leave your car at Pico de La Nieve and take the shuttle buses provided to travel to and from El Roque de Los Muchachos. If you intend to descend via the Garafía road, you may proceed along that route. Please note that once you pass the aforementioned point, you will not be able to return in your vehicle.
In Los Llanos de Aridane, due to the massive influx of visitors, the following streets in this urban area will remain closed: Avenida Doctor Fleming, Calle Ángel, Calle Fernández Taño, and Avenida Enrique Mederos (from the Municipal Market to Avenida Doctor Fleming).
