Santa Cruz De La Palma Canary Islands, Spain Travel Guide
The Island of stars is a hiker''s haven and a hub for water sports.
Coastal walks in Santa Cruz, the Los Tilos short loop, Cubo de La Galga.
Shorter sections of the Ruta de los Volcanes, walks around La Cumbrecita (Caldera de Taburiente), Barranco del Agua.
The entire Ruta de los Volcanes, descent into Caldera de Taburiente (Los Brecitos to Taburiente River, permits needed), Marcos y Cordero water tunnels (PR LP 6, permits needed).
For hiking, bring appropriate footwear, water, and check weather conditions. For water activities, be aware of currents and local advice. Always consider guided tours for challenging or new activities.
Connect with The Beautiful island's unique culture through direct experiences.
Occasional performances of traditional Canarian music (Timple) and dances happen at local fiestas.
Famous for its "Día de los Indianos" in Saint Cruz, an unique celebration with white clothing, talcum powder, and Cuban music.
Numerous local fiestas, religious, harvest, or patron saint days, occur throughout the year, insights into local traditions.
Focus on rural tourism and local fruits and vegetables, engaging with farmers and artisans.
Witness local customs and spiritual parades during various fiestas.
Explore routes focused on local products like wine or cigars.
Find tranquility and rejuvenate on La Palma.
A few small, independent retreats operate, often in rural or coastal settings.
Some larger hotels have pool clubs available to non-guests for a fee.
Beaches like Los Cancajos are famous for relaxation and sunbathing.
Discover small, quiet coves for calm periods by the sea.
Many rural properties feature gardens perfect for quiet reflection.
Gentle walks through forests offer calming natural environments.
Experience The Beautiful island's evening scene, which leans towards relaxed enjoyment.
Options are limited. Santa Cruz has a small number of late-night bars, but large nightclubs are rare. Los Cancajos has a additional things tourist-oriented nightlife.
Calle Real and nearby streets in Saint Cruz have a concentration of bars. No organized pub crawls operate.
Mostly centered around bars and restaurants remaining open late, providing a relaxed atmosphere.
Organized tours to designated dark sky spots for watching the night sky, often with guides.
Enjoy evening meals at dining establishments with ocean views or traditional settings.
Find bars along the coast offering drinks featuring stunning sunset backdrops.
La Palma's nightlife is generally relaxed, focusing on dining and quiet bars. It is not a destination for large-scale clubbing.
Discover local crafts and goods to take home, supporting island artisans.
Local wine, goat cheese, mojo sauce, honey rum (Ron Miel), almond sweets, The Green island cigars.
Hand-carved wooden items, pottery, embroidery.
Volcanic stone jewelry, made from local rock.
When purchasing local products, seek items with "Hecho en La Palma" (Originating from La Palma) labels or buy directly from the producers at markets for true authenticity.
