River · half a day
Tubing down the Palomino River
Float down the river on an inner tube, from the forest to where fresh water meets the sea.
With local operators or on your own · we can advise
River · a walk along the beach
San Salvador River
Palomino’s other river meets the sea at the eastern end of the beach, about 3 km from the hostel.
- Distance
- ≈ 3 km east of the hostel
- How it is booked
- Free to do: nothing to book
What it is
Palomino sits between three rivers that come down from the Sierra: the Palomino, the San Salvador and the Don Diego. The San Salvador river mouth is to the east, at the far end of the beach, about 3 km from the hostel.
The simplest way to see it is to walk east along the shore, away from the bustle of the centre.
Why you may love it
- A long, quiet walk along the beach
- Where the river meets the sea
- Fewer people than in the central stretch
How to arrange it
- Walk east along the beach: to your right as you face the sea.
- Go early or late in the afternoon to avoid the strongest sun.
- Ask us before you leave and we will tell you how the walk is looking.
Sources consulted (October 2026)
More outings
Sea · a 15-minute walk
Palomino beach
A long, wild, palm-lined beach, with the snowy Sierra peeking out on clear mornings.
Free to do: nothing to book
Village · at your own pace
Walking and cycling around Palomino
Palomino is a walk-or-cycle kind of place: one main street of shops and sandy lanes running down to the sea.
Free to do: nothing to book
