La Palma is known as "la isla bonita" (beautiful island) on account of its incredible scenery, its impressive volcanoes, its lush forests, its black sand beaches and its starry skies. Declared a UNESCO biosphere reserve, the island is home to some of the world's main astronomical observatories due to the extraordinary clarity of its skies. The picturesque historic quarter of its capital, Santa Cruz, conserves the colonial atmosphere of centuries gone by. Inland, a few minutes from the island's ports, the Caldera de Taburiente National Park combines the exuberance of its forests with the majestic image of the peak of this old volcanic structure, which has a diameter of 8 km and looks like a “caldera”. On account of this and other unique natural areas, La Palma, as a whole, is a real paradise for fans of nature and hillwalking.
La isla bonita
A day at the beach in Puerto Naos
A day at the beach in Puerto Naos
Approximately one hour by car from the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma is Los Llanos de Aridane, in the south-west of La Palma, containing one of the island's main tourist resorts: Puerto Naos and its beach with its fine black sand at the foot of a cliff where there are still remains of past volcanic eruptions. The pleasant climate in this area of the island means you can enjoy swimming and other water sports and beautiful sunsets all year round.
Take a break from the cruise at Puerto Naos Beach
Puerto Naos Beach is the biggest one in La Palma. Known for its high-quality services, it has had a blue flag since 2007, which makes it one of the most important beaches on the island and it is also a favourite amongst diving fans. Its pretty avenue with terraces where you can try typical dishes from the gastronomy of the Canary Islands or take a quiet stroll, its calm water and the pleasant climate make it a perfect destination for enjoying on your port of call.
Excursion by car to El Roque de los Muchachos in La Palma
Excursion by car to El Roque de los Muchachos in La Palma
The quality of the clean skies with unique conditions for stargazing has brought the island of La Palma the Starlight distinction, which recognises skies of the best astronomical quality. Visiting El Roque de los Muchachos, in the municipality of Garafía in the north-east of the island and a little over an hour by car from Santa Cruz de La Palma, you will come to the highest point of La Palma and discover one of the island's most iconic natural monuments, where you can take a walk in spectacular surroundings with privileged views as you discover one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Canary Islands.
From the boat to El Roque de los Muchachos
An excursion to El Roque de los Muchachos is one of the most popular activities amongst visitors to the island of La Palma. At an altitude of over 2400 metres, this natural monument, which is very appealing to tourists due to its network of trails, provides visitors with spectacular scenery and magnificent views both around it and of the sky. With the appropriate equipment, you can walk from one viewing point to another, along part of the trail that runs all around the edge of La Caldera de Taburiente or simply contemplate and enjoy the magnitude of the spectacular view provided by this nature spot.
El Roque de los Muchachos Observatory: returning from the heavens to the boat
At El Roque de los Muchachos and at an altitude of 2396 metres is El Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, which houses one of the most complete sets of telescopes in the world. For €9 with advance booking required (622805618 or ana@astrocamp.es), you can take an unforgettable guided tour to inside one of its telescopes (GTC, William Herschel Telescope, Telescopio Nazionale Galileo, etc) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (mornings only) and feel even closer to the heavens. A perfect activity for any cruise-goer visiting La Palma who has several hours free.
Excursion around the forests of La Palma
Excursion around the forests of La Palma
Due to its incredible landscapes and deep forests, La Palma is also known as the green island and the beautiful island. All around the island, you will discover a magnificent network of trails that you can walk along to get in touch with nature. In the north-east of La Palma is Cubo de la Galga, an area that you split into two different walks: a circular excursion around the most spectacular area of laurisilva or a longer route that connects the path with La Galga Mountain with San Bartolomé Viewing Point so you can continue walking as far as San Andrés and Sauces.
From the boat to Los Tilos Forest – San Andrés
La Palma's star laurisilva is in the north-east of the island, 24 kilometres by road from the city of Santa Cruz and only 4 from the area of Los Sauces. The road ends close to the Los Tilos Visitor Centre, which has themed rooms, video showings and a café. We recommend the following two self-guided trails for visiting the reserve: a 2.5-kilometre one that takes us around the heart of the forest and another that goes up about 1000 metres to the fresh Marcos and Cordero springs, the first being the easiest.
La Galga, San Bartolomé Viewing Point and back to the boat
Easy enough to do with children or elderly people, the Cubo de la Galga Trail begins amongst scrub and little shrubs and ends up amongst specimens that are typical of the firetree and heath forest. The trail is about 12 kilometres long with a maximum change of altitude of 750 metres, which means you can do it in about 4 hours. As always, it is worth taking appropriate clothing and shoes, in addition to food and drink for a light picnic along the way, enjoying a day in nature before going back to the cruise liner.
Tour around the spectacular nature of La Palma
Tour around the spectacular nature of La Palma
Known as the "isla bonita" (beautiful island), La Palma is an attractive tourist destination for fans of open-air activities and getting in touch with nature. The municipality of Fuencaliente, in the south of the island, is one of the most interesting places to visit in La Palma with a route that will allow you to walk to and admire the important volcanoes of Teneguía and San Antonio, considered natural monuments and the La Palma Salt Flats, declared Sites of Scientific Interest and one of the most visited places on the island.
Volcanoes of San Antonio and Teneguía – first stop when you disembark
A 40-minute drive from Santa Cruz de La Palma takes us to the volcanoes of San Antonio and Teneguía in the municipality of Fuencaliente. There are camel rides and several interesting trails that start at the San Antonio Volcano Visitor Centre. One of them, which goes up the San Antonio Volcano, provides a view of the extensive vineyards in Fuencaliente with a dizzying path that crowns the peak of Teneguía, where you can feel the heat from the volcano. A relaxed walk with amazing scenery and spectacular views.
View of the salt flats in Fuencaliente on the way back to the boat
A short, 20-minute drive will take you from the volcanoes to the salt flats in Fuencaliente, a human landscape of great value, where the contrasts between the white of the salt, the black of the volcanic earth and the blue of the sea form an image of great beauty that make the salt flats a spectacular sight that are worth visiting in La Palma. Near the salt flats are the Fuencaliente lighthouse and the beach with the same name, with a beautiful seabed for diving and fishing, where you can have a quick swim before heading back to the boat.
Excursion to see the nature and culture of La Palma
Excursion to see the nature and culture of La Palma
La Palma is an attractive tourist destination where you can connect with nature, relax on its charming beaches, go on excursions to volcanoes and ravines or take tours of cultural interest. Starting out from port in Santa Cruz de La Palma, in the east of the island, you can drive to some of the points of interest in La Palma: The Caldera de Taburiente National Park, where you can take a walk surrounded by the nature of La Cumbrecita Viewing Point and then visit the historic quarter in Los Llanos de Aridane, one of the island's most popular municipalities.
From the boat to La Caldera de Taburiente and La Cumbrecita Viewing Point
A half an hour by car from the port in Santa Cruz de La Palma and in the centre of the island is The Caldera de Taburiente National Park, a biosphere reserve and the greatest tourist attraction in La Palma: it is the perfect place to visit in La Palma if you have several hours free. Once in the park, you can take a short walking route around La Cumbrecita Viewing Point, a natural, open basin with beautiful views that will be enjoyed by nature lovers. You can only drive to La Cumbrecita if you book a space at the viewing point car park in advance or at the El Paso Visitor Centre.
Tour of the historic quarter in Los Llanos de Aridane on the way back to the boat
Only half an hour's drive away from La Caldera de Taburiente, you will come to Los Llanos de Aridane, in the west of La Palma and one of the island's places of tourist interest. Taking a quiet walk through the city, you can discover the tourist attractions of its historic quarter on your own before returning to the boat: Calle Fernández Taño and Calle Calvo Sotelo, with picturesque, traditional houses in Canarian style, Los Remedios Church, Plaza Chica, with a pretty fountain sculpted from stone, or Plaza de España, which has the oldest Indian laurel tree in the Canary Islands.
Short driving route around La Palma
Short driving route around La Palma
La Palma is an attractive tourist destination where you can connect with nature under one of the best skies in the world, relax on one of its charming beaches, go on an excursion to volcanoes and ravines or take tours of cultural interest around its municipalities, in addition to enjoying its delicious gastronomy. Starting out from Santa Cruz de La Palma, in the east of the island, you can drive to some of the points of interest near the city.
From the port to Las Nieves
The Shrine to the Virgen de las Nieves (Virgin of the Snows), built in 1646 and located in the upper area of Santa Cruz de La Palma, is one of the most popular in the city and one of the island's places of interest for tourists. About three kilometres from the centre of Santa Cruz de La Palma, it is quick to get to it by car or, if you prefer, you can also get here easily on foot by taking the pretty path that leads to it.
La Concepción Viewing Point and Los Cancajos
Located in the municipality of Breña Alta, in the east of La Palma, La Concepción Viewing Point affords spectacular views over Santa Cruz de La Palma, which you can enjoy on the way to Los Cancajos, also in the east of the island of La Palma – a fishing neighbourhood that has adapted to tourism but maintains its quiet atmosphere. Two attractive and popular destinations that you can't miss in La Palma.
Full excursion around Santa Cruz de La Palma
Full excursion around Santa Cruz de La Palma
An historic city
Santa Cruz de la Palma is a city with important architectural and artistic heritage. Located to the east of the island, it was one of the main ports in the Canaries, where merchants came to trade from all over the world: Holland, Italy, England, Ireland... This means that it has an interesting collection of works of art that have come from different parts of the world (including America). We also recommend that you enjoy the colonial architecture, the craftwork and the gastronomy.
Shopping in the city
Once we reach Calle O'Daly, we'll find countless shops selling craftwork from the island. As soon as we enter this street, coming from the port, we come across some of them. Here you can buy produce from La Palma cuisine, including its cakes and pastries. La Palma is the sweetest island on the archipelago (rapaduras, almendrados, etc.). You can also buy souvenirs of the island in Santa Cruz without leaving this street.
The Renaissance square
Once in Calle O'Daly (also known as Calle Real), it doesn't take long to get to Plaza de España. This area contains the best example of Renaissance architecture in the Canaries: the town hall façade (from the reign of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V), the Renaissance fountain (the only one on the archipelago) and the entrance to the Church of El Salvador. We will also see the statue to Manuel Díaz (local character) and some of the main stately homes in the city.
Church of El Salvador
It has an interesting collection of works of art (Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8.30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 6 p.m.–8.30 p.m.; Sun 8.30 a.m.–1 p.m. and 7 p.m.–8.30 p.m.). There are important Flemish carvings (Saint Louis, King of France, etc.) and works by the Canarian painter of religious images Fernando Estévez (Cristo del Perdón, etc.). Also of interest are the main altarpiece (Antonio María Esquivel), the Carrara marble font (the oldest of this kind in the Canaries) and the in Mudejar style ceiling – the most beautiful on the archipelago.
Tour of the Cosmological Society
If we go up the steps beside the Church of El Salvador, we will come out opposite the Royal Cosmological Society. It is an ancient cultural institution that is key to discovering the history of La Palma. We will find a glyptic collection (coats of arms) from old estates and the gates to the city, now disappeared. There is also one of the most complete libraries and newspaper archives in the Canary Islands.
Plaza de Santo Domingo
Leaving the Cosmological Society, we continue on up the hill, taking the first street on the left and going on until we come to a square. This is the old Dominican Convent of San Miguel de las Victorias. The old convent is currently being used as a secondary school. It's difficult to get into the church but it's worth it if you can (Mon–Sun 5 p.m.): Inside there are Flemish works and the most complete collection of Baroque altarpieces in the Canary Islands.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Just below the Plaza de Santo Domingo, in Calle Virgen de la Luz, we find the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves —Descent of the Virgin of the Snows— Visitor Centre (Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m.;Sat 10 a.m.–1 p.m.). We will find works of art by the main Canarian artists, besides rooms dedicated to the lustral festivities in honour of the island's patron saint, Our Lady of the Snows. Both museums are located in a 17th-century house that has been fully refurbished.
Shrine to San Telmo
Coming out of the museum to the left, we go up this street to the Church of San Telmo. From here, we will have a privileged view of both the port and part of the city. We can also visit the little shrine to San Telmo. It was built by the city's fishermen and it is also dedicated to Our Lady of Light. The shrine is in Palma style (brought by the Portuguese) with a door, balcony and belfry (containing the bells).
Plaza del Dornajo
One of the most popular districts in Santa Cruz de La Palma is San Sebastián or La Canela. To get there, we will go back to the Plaza de Santo Domingo and from there to the road we came along. But, instead of turning right and going down the hill, we will go left. We will go up to the Plaza del Dornajo – a little square paved in stone. Along the way, we will see some historical houses – one of the best examples of the city's popular architecture.
Market Walk
We will go back down as far as the Plaza de España and from here to the "Recova" or Santa Cruz market on Avenida del Puente. It is another good place for doing shopping or trying local produce. The building, in classical style, was built between the 19th and 20th century. Although it is not very large, we will find products here from all over the island, including Designation of Origin products. There are also cafés and seating outside the building.
Relaxation + coffee
We return to Calle Real. In spite of Calle O'Daly and Calle Pérez de Brito (the city's main streets) being very busy, they have a large number of cafés with terraces where we can sit down. There are a variety of cafés for visitors to choose from all along both streets. Besides coffee, if you would like to try something from the island, we recommend ordering a local island artisan beer, cheese roasted with mojo sauce, pork cracklings, etc.
Tour of San Francisco
Making the most of the route, besides seeing the square, we recommend you visit the island museum with an interesting collection of art and taxidermy (Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m.). We recommend visiting the church if possible (6 p.m.–8.30 p.m. every day). We will find an excellent collection of Flemish art (Saint Anne with the Virgin and Child, Immaculate Conception, etc.), Mexican art (Christ on the Cold Stone), Andalusian art (the spectacular Christ Falling by Benito de Hita y Castillo) and much more.
La Alameda and the boat
Once we've "recharged", we should continue on to Plaza de la Alameda (5 minutes). We will continue to feel history accompanying us in this pretty square: The Cruz del Tercero (the city's foundational cross), an eclectic kiosk, the statue of the dwarf and the Virgin's boat. This is a boat made of cement but it looks like it's made of wood. We recommend visiting the naval museum inside it, which tells us about the city's seafaring past (Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m.).
Castillo de la Virgen
If we look towards the outcrop from "The Virgin's Boat", we'll see a castle up above. This building is not a real castle but is used for a dramatic representation known as the "Dialogue between the castle and the boat" during the lustral festivities. If we enter it, besides views of the sea and the city, we will see the little cannons (used for the play) and other larger canons, which are original ones.
Our Lady of the Snows
The patron saint of La Palma is at the top of the city. Although it may look a long way away, it is no more than a 35-minute walk. Leaving the Castillo de la Virgen, we go up Cuesta de la Encarnación until we come to a road on our left, which we should take. When we reach the little roundabout, we will go straight on to the end of the road. Then we will turn left until we come to the church. There we can visit the Virgin and a museum.
Getting Your Strength Back
After going to and coming back from the Church of Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves, you had better recharge. On both Calle Real (Anselmo Pérez de Brito and O'Daly) and Avenida Marítima, there are lots of restaurants y cafés where you can enjoy the city a little more. To return to the boat, we recommend that you walk along Avenida Marítima, which will allow you to enjoy another part of the city.
Avenida Marítima
Santa Cruz de La Palma is a coastal city. Besides making out the sea from Avenida Marítima, we will also see historic buildings of great importance, featuring the Castillo de Santa Catalina (the main one on the island and the only castle in the style of the Habsburgs left in the Canaries) and La Palma's extremely famous seafront balconies. If we go on this way, we will come back to the port, ending our pleasant walk around the city.
Long excursion around Santa Cruz de La Palma
Long excursion around Santa Cruz de La Palma
An historic city
Santa Cruz de la Palma is a city with important architectural and artistic heritage. Located to the east of the island, it was one of the main ports in the Canaries, where merchants came to trade from all over the world: Holland, Italy, England, Ireland... This means that it has an interesting collection of works of art that have come from different parts of the world (including America). We also recommend that you enjoy the colonial architecture, the craftwork and the gastronomy.
Shopping in the city
Once we reach Calle O'Daly, we'll find countless shops selling craftwork from the island. As soon as we enter this street, coming from the port, we come across some of them. Here you can buy produce from La Palma cuisine, including its cakes and pastries. La Palma is the sweetest island on the archipelago (rapaduras, almendrados, etc.). You can also buy souvenirs of the island in Santa Cruz without leaving this street.
The Renaissance square
Once in Calle O'Daly (also known as Calle Real), it doesn't take long to get to Plaza de España. This area contains the best example of Renaissance architecture in the Canaries: the town hall façade (from the reign of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V), the Renaissance fountain (the only one on the archipelago) and the entrance to the Church of El Salvador. We will also see the statue to Manuel Díaz (local character) and some of the main stately homes in the city.
Church of El Salvador
It has an interesting collection of works of art (Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8.30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 6 p.m.–8.30 p.m.; Sun 8.30 a.m.–1 p.m. and 7 p.m.–8.30 p.m.). There are important Flemish carvings (Saint Louis, King of France, etc.) and works by the Canarian painter of religious images Fernando Estévez (Cristo del Perdón, etc.). Of interest are the main altarpiece (Antonio María Esquivel), the Carrara marble font (the oldest of this kind in the Canaries) and the in Mudejar style ceiling – the most beautiful on the archipelago.
Plaza de Santo Domingo
We go up the steps beside the Church of El Salvador, turn left, go up one and turn left again until we see a square. This is the old Dominican Convent of San Miguel de las Victorias. The old convent is currently being used as a secondary school. It's difficult to get into the church but it's worth it if you can (Mon–Sun 5 p.m.): Inside there are Flemish works and the most complete collection of Baroque altarpieces in the Canary Islands.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Just below the Plaza de Santo Domingo, in Calle Virgen de la Luz, we find the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves —Descent of the Virgin of the Snows— Visitor Centre (Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m.;Sat 10 a.m.–1 p.m.). We will find works of art by the main Canarian artists, besides rooms dedicated to the lustral festivities in honour of the island's patron saint, Our Lady of the Snows. Both museums are located in a 17th-century house that has been fully refurbished.
Shrine to San Telmo
Coming out of the museum to the left, we go up this street to the Church of San Telmo. From here, we will have a privileged view of both the port and part of the city. We can also visit the little shrine to San Telmo. It was built by the city's fishermen and it is also dedicated to Our Lady of Light. The shrine is in Palma style (brought by the Portuguese) with a door, balcony and belfry (containing the bells).
Market Walk
Another good place for shopping or trying local produce is the Santa Cruz de La Palma market. The building, in classical style, was built between the 19th and 20th century. Although it is not very large, we will find produce here from all over the island, including Designation of Origin products. There are also cafés and seating outside the building.
Relaxation + coffee
We return to Calle Real. In spite of Calle O'Daly and Calle Pérez de Brito (the city's main streets) being very busy, they have a large number of cafés with terraces where we can sit down. There are a variety of cafés for visitors to choose from all along both streets. Besides coffee, if you would like to try something from the island, we recommend ordering a local island artisan beer, cheese roasted with mojo sauce, pork cracklings, etc.
Tour of San Francisco
Making the most of the route, besides seeing the square, we recommend you visit the island museum with an interesting collection of art and taxidermy (Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m.). We recommend visiting the church if possible (6 p.m.–8.30 p.m. every day). We will find an excellent collection of Flemish art (Saint Anne with the Virgin and Child, Immaculate Conception, etc.), Mexican art (Christ on the Cold Stone), Andalusian art (the spectacular Christ Falling by Benito de Hita y Castillo) and much more.
La Alameda and the boat
Once we've "recharged", we should continue on to Plaza de la Alameda (5 minutes). We will continue to feel history accompanying us in this pretty square: The Cruz del Tercero (the city's foundational cross), an eclectic kiosk, the statue of the dwarf and the Virgin's boat. This is a boat made of cement but it looks like it's made of wood. We recommend visiting the naval museum inside it, which tells us about the city's seafaring past (Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m.).
Castillo de la Virgen
If we look towards the outcrop from "The Virgin's Boat", we'll see a castle up above. This building is not a real castle but is used for a dramatic representation known as the "Dialogue between the castle and the boat" during the lustral festivities. If we enter it, besides views of the sea and the city, we will see the little cannons (used for the play) and other larger canons, which are original ones.
Avenida Marítima
Santa Cruz de La Palma is a coastal city. Besides making out the sea from Avenida Marítima, we will also see historic buildings of great importance, featuring the Castillo de Santa Catalina (the main one on the island and the only castle in the style of the Habsburgs left in the Canaries) and La Palma's extremely famous seafront balconies. If we go on this way, we will come back to the port, ending our pleasant walk around the city.
Quiet excursion around Santa Cruz de La Palma
Quiet excursion around Santa Cruz de La Palma
An historic city
Santa Cruz de la Palma is a city with important architectural and artistic heritage. It was one of the main ports in the Canaries, where merchants came to trade from all over the world: Holland, Italy, England, Ireland... This means that it has an interesting collection of works of art that have come from different parts of the world (including America). You have time to enjoy the colonial architecture, the craftwork and the gastronomy.
Shopping in the city
Once we reach Calle O'Daly (known as Calle Real), we find countless shops selling craftwork from the island. It is a pretty and pleasant cobbled street, very close to the port. Here you can buy produce from La Palma cuisine, including its cakes and pastries. La Palma is the sweetest island on the Canarian archipelago (make sure to try "rapaduras" and "almendrados"). You can also buy a souvenir of the island in the many craftwork shops on the same street.
The Renaissance square
A pleasant walk along Calle O'Daly will take you to Plaza de España. This area contains the best example of Renaissance architecture in the Canaries: the town hall façade (from the reign of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V), the Renaissance fountain (the only one on the seven Canary Islands) and the entrance to the Church of El Salvador. We will also see the statue to Manuel Díaz (a priest who was persecuted for his liberal ideas who died in 1863) and some of the main stately homes in the city.
Church of El Salvador
It has an interesting collection of works of art (Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8.30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 6 p.m.–8.30 p.m.; Sun 8.30 a.m.–1 p.m. and 7 p.m.–8.30 p.m.). There are important Flemish carvings (Saint Louis, King of France, etc.) and works by the Canarian painter of religious images Fernando Estévez (Cristo del Perdón, etc.). Also of interest are the main altarpiece (Antonio María Esquivel), the Carrara marble font (the oldest of this kind in the Canaries) and the in Mudejar style ceiling – the most beautiful on the archipelago.
Relaxation + coffee
Time to relax. Calle O'Daly and Calle Pérez de Brito (the city's main streets) bustle with tourists and residents alike and their appeal is added to by a large number of cafés with terraces where we can sit down. There are a variety of cafés for visitors to choose from all along both streets. Besides coffee, if you would like to try something from the island, we recommend ordering a local island artisan beer, cheese roasted with mojo sauce, pork cracklings, etc.
La Alameda and the boat
Once we've "recharged", we should continue on to Plaza de la Alameda (5 minutes). We will continue to feel history accompanying us in this pretty square: The Cruz del Tercero (the city's foundational cross), an eclectic kiosk, the statue of the dwarf and the Virgin's boat. This is a boat made of cement but it looks like it's made of wood. We recommend visiting the naval museum inside it, which tells us about the city's seafaring past (Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m.).
Tour of San Francisco
We have barely any time left so it will be almost impossible to go into the old San Francisco Convent and Museum. However, we can visit the outer square. We recommend visiting the church if possible (6 p.m.–8.30 p.m. every day). We will find an excellent collection of Flemish art (Saint Anne with the Virgin and Child, Immaculate Conception, etc.), Mexican art (Christ on the Cold Stone), Andalusian art (the spectacular Christ Falling by Benito de Hita y Castillo) and much more.
Avenida Marítima
Santa Cruz de La Palma is a coastal city. Besides making out the sea from Avenida Marítima, we will also see historic buildings of great importance, featuring the Castillo de Santa Catalina (the main one on the island and the only castle in the style of the Habsburgs left in the Canaries) and La Palma's extremely famous seafront balconies. If we go on this way, we will come back to the port, ending our pleasant walk around the city.
