Endless hiking trails traverse La Palma, the pristine Canary Island often wrongfully outshone by its well-charted siblings. La Palma attracts adventurous types – leisurely sunbathing is here often overlooked in favour of exploration and discovery, pursuits followed across the island's volcanic landscapes, verdant laurel greenery, and at one of the world's finest stargazing sites – the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory.
La Palma
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Currency: 1 Euro = 100 cents
Emergency Numbers: 112
Newspapers: La Voz de La Palma
El Apuron
El Time
Opening Hours: Opening hours may vary depending on the season, but most businesses operate from 8 or 9am to 1.30pm, closing for siesta and re-opening again from 3 or 4pm until 8 or 9pm. Most places only operate in the mornings on Saturdays and remain closed on Sundays.
Population: 86,528
Tourist Information: Centro de Iniciativas y Turismo Insular de La Palma
4 Plaza de la Constitución, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 52 48
Mon-Fri 9am-2m & 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm
- Do & See
47 Carretera General de Padron, La Palma
+34 922 92 22 80
www.gobiernodecanarias.org/parquesnacionalesdecanarias/es/index.html
Fuencaliente, La Palma
San Andres y Sauces, La Palma
San Andres y Sauces, La Palma
San Antonio, Garafia, La Palma
+34 922 69 50 05
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Tazacorte, La Palma
Caldera de Taburiente National Park
The centerpiece of La Palma's incredible National Park is Caldera de Taburiente – a few kilometer-wide crater once mistaken to be volcanic in origin. An extended period of erosion caused the soil to sink, creating an enormous pit in place of a once-existing mountain. The park itself contains scenic hiking trails, waterfalls, forests, and is characterized by breathtaking natural landscapes.Caldera de Taburiente National Park
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The centerpiece of La Palma's incredible National Park is Caldera de Taburiente – a few kilometer-wide crater once mistaken to be volcanic in origin. An extended period of erosion caused the soil to sink, creating an enormous pit in place of a once-existing mountain. The park itself contains scenic hiking trails, waterfalls, forests, and is characterized by breathtaking natural landscapes.
47 Carretera General de Padron, La Palma
+34 922 92 22 80
www.gobiernodecanarias.org/parquesnacionalesdecanarias/es/index.html
Fuencaliente
Fuencaliente in the island's south is a good base for travellers looking to explore nearby natural attractions. Sight offerings may be limited in the central village of Los Canarios itself, but trips to nearby volcanoes (de San Antonio and Teneguia) and salt pools make for a dense excursion program.Fuencaliente
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Fuencaliente in the island's south is a good base for travellers looking to explore nearby natural attractions. Sight offerings may be limited in the central village of Los Canarios itself, but trips to nearby volcanoes (de San Antonio and Teneguia) and salt pools make for a dense excursion program.
Fuencaliente, La Palma
Saltwater pools
Charco Azul (in San Andres y Sauces) is our top choice, followed closely by Piscinas de la Fajana – a similar location just a short drive north from Charco Azul. Both are rather well-maintained and equipped with visitor facilities. Pool waters are clear and shallow, with surrounding caves providing shelter from the summer sun.Saltwater pools
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Charco Azul (in San Andres y Sauces) is our top choice, followed closely by Piscinas de la Fajana – a similar location just a short drive north from Charco Azul. Both are rather well-maintained and equipped with visitor facilities. Pool waters are clear and shallow, with surrounding caves providing shelter from the summer sun.
San Andres y Sauces, La Palma
Observatory of El Roque de Los Muchachos
One of the undisputable highlights of La Palma is the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory containing the world's largest optical telescope. Book a daytime tour and see professional telescopes used to watch the stars, or join an evening astronomy tour to take a close-up look at the night sky yourself. Roque de Los Muchachos is also excellent hiking grounds, and the island's highest point is a stone's throw away from the observatory.Observatory of El Roque de Los Muchachos
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One of the undisputable highlights of La Palma is the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory containing the world's largest optical telescope. Book a daytime tour and see professional telescopes used to watch the stars, or join an evening astronomy tour to take a close-up look at the night sky yourself. Roque de Los Muchachos is also excellent hiking grounds, and the island's highest point is a stone's throw away from the observatory.
Santa Cruz de La Palma
The island's administrative capital is nestled beautifully on La Palma's east coast, and contains a few museums and quaint churches of visitor interest. Do not miss the best vantage point for seeing Santa Cruz in its entirety at 17th century Santuario de la Virgen de las Nieves, and stroll down the Avenida Maritima to see its colorful, idyllic balconies festooned with plants and flowers.Santa Cruz de La Palma
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The island's administrative capital is nestled beautifully on La Palma's east coast, and contains a few museums and quaint churches of visitor interest. Do not miss the best vantage point for seeing Santa Cruz in its entirety at 17th century Santuario de la Virgen de las Nieves, and stroll down the Avenida Maritima to see its colorful, idyllic balconies festooned with plants and flowers.
Puerto Naos
One of La Palma's two tourist-besieged destinations, Puerto Naos is a coastal settlement boasting the island's longest beach. It's a good choice for sun-seekers and those planning to dedicate a significant amount of time to the beach. Eco Finca Platano Logico makes for an interesting excursion, where visitors are granted insight into sustainable eco-farming.Puerto Naos
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One of La Palma's two tourist-besieged destinations, Puerto Naos is a coastal settlement boasting the island's longest beach. It's a good choice for sun-seekers and those planning to dedicate a significant amount of time to the beach. Eco Finca Platano Logico makes for an interesting excursion, where visitors are granted insight into sustainable eco-farming.
Los Tiles
The Los Tiles laurel forests are an enormous green oasis covering dozens of square kilometers, and containing a plethora of island flora and fauna. Take the hiking path to Marcos y Cordero to reach the Visitor Center with more information on the forest's species, or hike through the lush vegetation to the Marcos y Cordero natural springs.Los Tiles
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The Los Tiles laurel forests are an enormous green oasis covering dozens of square kilometers, and containing a plethora of island flora and fauna. Take the hiking path to Marcos y Cordero to reach the Visitor Center with more information on the forest's species, or hike through the lush vegetation to the Marcos y Cordero natural springs.
San Andres y Sauces, La Palma
Parque Cultural La Zarza
The island's original inhabitants – the Benahoare – have left two circular rock carvings engraved in stone now on display in La Palma's Parque Cultural La Zarza. The on-site museum tells the story of the people who once populated the volcanic island and details the Spanish conquest of the mid-15th century.Parque Cultural La Zarza
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The island's original inhabitants – the Benahoare – have left two circular rock carvings engraved in stone now on display in La Palma's Parque Cultural La Zarza. The on-site museum tells the story of the people who once populated the volcanic island and details the Spanish conquest of the mid-15th century.
San Antonio, Garafia, La Palma
+34 922 69 50 05
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Ruta de los Volcanes
Running from Fuencaliente to El Pilar, this well-marked scenic route is easy to navigate and varies in difficulty depending on the direction you choose – it's downhill towards Fuencaliente, but becomes more challenging if you venture north to El Pilar.Ruta de los Volcanes
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Running from Fuencaliente to El Pilar, this well-marked scenic route is easy to navigate and varies in difficulty depending on the direction you choose – it's downhill towards Fuencaliente, but becomes more challenging if you venture north to El Pilar.
Mirador El Time
It's a 3-kilometer uphill hike from Puerto de Tazacorte to this excellent viewing platform, from where sweeping vistas of the La Palma coastline and settlements unfold. There is a panoramic cafe serving refreshments at the top. The viewpoint can also be reached by car or public bus.Mirador El Time
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It's a 3-kilometer uphill hike from Puerto de Tazacorte to this excellent viewing platform, from where sweeping vistas of the La Palma coastline and settlements unfold. There is a panoramic cafe serving refreshments at the top. The viewpoint can also be reached by car or public bus.
Tazacorte, La Palma
- Dining
2 Calle Dr Santos Abreu, Santa Cruz de La Palma
+34 680 20 32 90
5 Calle La Plaza, San Andres y Sauces
+34 922 10 63 34
Daily 11.30am-11pm
Calle las Manchas, Las Manchas
+34 922 49 40 17
Tue-Sat 11am-11pm, Dun 11am-6pm
2 Subida a la Concepcion, Brena Alta
+34 922 41 26 35
Tue-Sun 1pm-11pm
Enriclai (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
Enriclai only seats a few and is in high demand, so book ahead. The intimate restaurant has no written menu, so all the day's offers (these change depending on what's fresh or in season) are talked over with Enriclai's amicable hostess Carmen. Local wine varieties are represented in abundance.Enriclai (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
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Enriclai only seats a few and is in high demand, so book ahead. The intimate restaurant has no written menu, so all the day's offers (these change depending on what's fresh or in season) are talked over with Enriclai's amicable hostess Carmen. Local wine varieties are represented in abundance.
2 Calle Dr Santos Abreu, Santa Cruz de La Palma
+34 680 20 32 90
La Casa del Volcan (Fuencaliente)
Steps away from the San Antonio Volcano Visitor Center is La Casa del Volcan – a longstanding local establishment heralded for its innovative approach to cooking Canarian culinary classics. It's been producing its own wine for nearly a century now, too.La Casa del Volcan (Fuencaliente)
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Steps away from the San Antonio Volcano Visitor Center is La Casa del Volcan – a longstanding local establishment heralded for its innovative approach to cooking Canarian culinary classics. It's been producing its own wine for nearly a century now, too.
Chipi-Chipi (Los Cancajos)
Chipi-Chipi's lush garden setting and excellent meat grills make for some great value, filling lunches. Meat comes with a side of ubiquitous Canarian wrinkly potatoes and dip sauces to go along. Located off the trodden path uphill from Santa Cruz de la Palma.Chipi-Chipi (Los Cancajos)
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Chipi-Chipi's lush garden setting and excellent meat grills make for some great value, filling lunches. Meat comes with a side of ubiquitous Canarian wrinkly potatoes and dip sauces to go along. Located off the trodden path uphill from Santa Cruz de la Palma.
La Placeta (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
The popular La Placeta serves quick bites and tapas on ground level, and turns into a more refined dining venue upstairs, from where a typical plant-bedecked balcony looks over the quaint Borrero square. Menu offerings range from international to local fare.La Placeta (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
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The popular La Placeta serves quick bites and tapas on ground level, and turns into a more refined dining venue upstairs, from where a typical plant-bedecked balcony looks over the quaint Borrero square. Menu offerings range from international to local fare.
Casa Goyo (Los Cancajos)
The unassuming Casa Goyo serves up some of the best seafood on La Palma, which is saying a lot for an island where fresh fish is easily acquired by nearly any eatery. Try one of the grills or deep-fried octopus and calamari – one of the island's specialties.Casa Goyo (Los Cancajos)
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The unassuming Casa Goyo serves up some of the best seafood on La Palma, which is saying a lot for an island where fresh fish is easily acquired by nearly any eatery. Try one of the grills or deep-fried octopus and calamari – one of the island's specialties.
La Placita (San Andres y Sauces)
La Placita's palm-tree-shaded outdoor seating area with a view is rarely empty – arrive early to secure a spot in one of San Andres' favourites, a restaurant that serves a refreshing mix of Thai and Canarian flavours. The coffee selection is extensive to match.La Placita (San Andres y Sauces)
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La Placita's palm-tree-shaded outdoor seating area with a view is rarely empty – arrive early to secure a spot in one of San Andres' favourites, a restaurant that serves a refreshing mix of Thai and Canarian flavours. The coffee selection is extensive to match.
5 Calle La Plaza, San Andres y Sauces
+34 922 10 63 34
Daily 11.30am-11pm
Bodegon Tamanca (Las Manchas)
The bodega's cavernous insides are adorned with hanging legs of ham and wine barrels, foreshadowing a dining experience heavy on the meat (cooked and served here in a multitude of different ways) and accompanied by an extensive selection of house wines. Pick up a bottle at the adjacent shop on your way out.Bodegon Tamanca (Las Manchas)
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The bodega's cavernous insides are adorned with hanging legs of ham and wine barrels, foreshadowing a dining experience heavy on the meat (cooked and served here in a multitude of different ways) and accompanied by an extensive selection of house wines. Pick up a bottle at the adjacent shop on your way out.
Calle las Manchas, Las Manchas
+34 922 49 40 17
Tue-Sat 11am-11pm, Dun 11am-6pm
Casa Osmunda (Brena Alta)
Heralded by many as the island's finest, Casa Osmunda is miles ahead of most upper-range restaurants on La Palma. The menu is heavily focused on Canarian flavours, and chefs are there to accommodate diners' dietary requirements. The wine selection impresses with labels of a varied price range.Casa Osmunda (Brena Alta)
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Heralded by many as the island's finest, Casa Osmunda is miles ahead of most upper-range restaurants on La Palma. The menu is heavily focused on Canarian flavours, and chefs are there to accommodate diners' dietary requirements. The wine selection impresses with labels of a varied price range.
2 Subida a la Concepcion, Brena Alta
+34 922 41 26 35
Tue-Sun 1pm-11pm
Parrilla Los Braseros (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
Uphill from the island's capital lies a true find for meat-lovers and diners with dietary restrictions. Parrilla Los Braseros offers a mouthwatering selection of meat grills kept hot and steamy by the delightful miniature BBQ grills they are served on. Special meals available for those with allergies and/or dietary restrictions.Parrilla Los Braseros (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
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Uphill from the island's capital lies a true find for meat-lovers and diners with dietary restrictions. Parrilla Los Braseros offers a mouthwatering selection of meat grills kept hot and steamy by the delightful miniature BBQ grills they are served on. Special meals available for those with allergies and/or dietary restrictions.
Restaurante Azul (Garafia)
The sought-after Restaurante Azul is only open on weekends (from 1pm onward), so be sure to make a reservation if your intentions to dine here are serious. The glorious vistas are accompanied by excellent fresh fare, ranging from prime cuts of meat to seafood to a few vegetarian options.Restaurante Azul (Garafia)
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The sought-after Restaurante Azul is only open on weekends (from 1pm onward), so be sure to make a reservation if your intentions to dine here are serious. The glorious vistas are accompanied by excellent fresh fare, ranging from prime cuts of meat to seafood to a few vegetarian options.
- Cafes
29 Calle Real, Los Llanos de Aridane
+34 922 46 31 49
Mon-Sat 12pm-9.30pm
5 Carretera La Costa El Faro, Fuencaliente
+34 922 97 98 00
Daily 11am-6pm
24 Calle Calvo Sotelo, Los Llanos
+34 922 46 51 10
www.frida-lapalma.com
Tue-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm
2 Perez de Brito, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 03 17
27 Calle Anselmo Perez de Brito, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 03 17
Mon-Sat 8.30am-11pm
96 Carretera General, Fuencaliente
+34 922 44 40 02
Cl 59 iseminado Buragas, Las Tricias
+34 665 32 13 27
Daily 12pm-5pm
21 Calle Daly, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 42 01 51
Daily 7am-9pm
Bar Charco Azul (San Andres y Sauces)
Set overlooking the Charco Azul saltwater swimming pools, the bar cum restaurant could not be better located - many choose to follow a dip with the establishment's excellent offerings of fresh seafood, caught on a daily basis by the bar's owner. Have the bluefin tuna prepared wok, tartare or tataki-style.Bar Charco Azul (San Andres y Sauces)
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Set overlooking the Charco Azul saltwater swimming pools, the bar cum restaurant could not be better located - many choose to follow a dip with the establishment's excellent offerings of fresh seafood, caught on a daily basis by the bar's owner. Have the bluefin tuna prepared wok, tartare or tataki-style.
La Vitamina (Los Llanos)
Finding alternatives to the meat- and seafood-heavy La Palma dining scene may prove challenging, which is what makes La Vitamina's selection so appealing - the menu lists a large variety of vegan and vegetarian meals, with a multitude of fresh fruit juices to complement your choice.La Vitamina (Los Llanos)
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Finding alternatives to the meat- and seafood-heavy La Palma dining scene may prove challenging, which is what makes La Vitamina's selection so appealing - the menu lists a large variety of vegan and vegetarian meals, with a multitude of fresh fruit juices to complement your choice.
29 Calle Real, Los Llanos de Aridane
+34 922 46 31 49
Mon-Sat 12pm-9.30pm
El Jardin de la Sal (Fuencaliente)
You'd be wrong to take El Jardin de la Sal for a tourist trap, despite the fact that it hardly has any semblance of competition in the vicinity. The outdoor rooftop terrace overlooks the salt lakes and invites for a drink (the cafe serves local wines and draft beers) and a bite - salads, seafood, potatoes, and more.El Jardin de la Sal (Fuencaliente)
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You'd be wrong to take El Jardin de la Sal for a tourist trap, despite the fact that it hardly has any semblance of competition in the vicinity. The outdoor rooftop terrace overlooks the salt lakes and invites for a drink (the cafe serves local wines and draft beers) and a bite - salads, seafood, potatoes, and more.
5 Carretera La Costa El Faro, Fuencaliente
+34 922 97 98 00
Daily 11am-6pm
Frida (Los Llanos)
The quaint Los Llanos cafe serves a delightful selection of dishes, sandwiches, light bites and dessert - from cake to ice cream, Frida has it all and more. Breakfasts deserve a special mention - do try and have one here if you happen to be staying in or passing through the area.Frida (Los Llanos)
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The quaint Los Llanos cafe serves a delightful selection of dishes, sandwiches, light bites and dessert - from cake to ice cream, Frida has it all and more. Breakfasts deserve a special mention - do try and have one here if you happen to be staying in or passing through the area.
24 Calle Calvo Sotelo, Los Llanos
+34 922 46 51 10
www.frida-lapalma.com
Tue-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm
El Cafe de Don Manuel (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
Run by award-winning barista Rayco Rodriguez, El Cafe de Don Manuel offers up some of the best brews on the island (and, arguably, all of Spain) in its compact courtyard just off Calle O'Daly. Try the signature barraquito - a coffee with milk, cinnamon, and citrus undertones. Seating is limited but worth the wait.El Cafe de Don Manuel (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
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Run by award-winning barista Rayco Rodriguez, El Cafe de Don Manuel offers up some of the best brews on the island (and, arguably, all of Spain) in its compact courtyard just off Calle O'Daly. Try the signature barraquito - a coffee with milk, cinnamon, and citrus undertones. Seating is limited but worth the wait.
2 Perez de Brito, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 03 17
Tasca Catalina (El Paso)
Upholding the La Palma tradition of eateries with a view, Tasca Catalina is set at an elevation and offers al fresco terrace seating overlooking the hillsides and water. Order a few tapas plates to share (five or so must be enough to feed a party of two) and sample a few dishes at once.Tasca Catalina (El Paso)
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Upholding the La Palma tradition of eateries with a view, Tasca Catalina is set at an elevation and offers al fresco terrace seating overlooking the hillsides and water. Order a few tapas plates to share (five or so must be enough to feed a party of two) and sample a few dishes at once.
Habana Cafe (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
Enjoy breezy outdoor seating in the compact square out front, right in the middle of one of the island capital's thoroughfares. Habana is a restaurant, cafe and bar all at once, serving sandwiches, light snacks and complete meals (do try the burgers), along with a selection of drinks and coffee.Habana Cafe (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
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Enjoy breezy outdoor seating in the compact square out front, right in the middle of one of the island capital's thoroughfares. Habana is a restaurant, cafe and bar all at once, serving sandwiches, light snacks and complete meals (do try the burgers), along with a selection of drinks and coffee.
27 Calle Anselmo Perez de Brito, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 03 17
Mon-Sat 8.30am-11pm
Bar Parada (Fuencaliente)
The unassuming cafe is – quite literally – a stop which most make when passing through the area. Apart from offering travelers a welcome respite, Parada sells delightful almond cookies (Almendrados) made in-house (these can be picked up at the tiny adjacent store).Bar Parada (Fuencaliente)
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The unassuming cafe is – quite literally – a stop which most make when passing through the area. Apart from offering travelers a welcome respite, Parada sells delightful almond cookies (Almendrados) made in-house (these can be picked up at the tiny adjacent store).
96 Carretera General, Fuencaliente
+34 922 44 40 02
Bio Cafe Finca Aloe (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
This hidden gem of a cafe is one you must come across when hiking through Las Tricias – getting here is only possible on foot, as no paved roads lead up to Finca Aloe, a green hideaway that serves predominantly organic food from its very own garden. Organic products, such as spreads and cheese, are up for sale and take-away.Bio Cafe Finca Aloe (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
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This hidden gem of a cafe is one you must come across when hiking through Las Tricias – getting here is only possible on foot, as no paved roads lead up to Finca Aloe, a green hideaway that serves predominantly organic food from its very own garden. Organic products, such as spreads and cheese, are up for sale and take-away.
Cl 59 iseminado Buragas, Las Tricias
+34 665 32 13 27
Daily 12pm-5pm
Granier (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
This delightful Santa Cruz bakery sells some of the freshest pastries in town, with sweet and savoury varieties on offer. Muffins, croissants, layered dough pastries and – in the savory department – pizzas and sandwiches, along with an extensive coffee selection. Exceptional quality to price ratio.Granier (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
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This delightful Santa Cruz bakery sells some of the freshest pastries in town, with sweet and savoury varieties on offer. Muffins, croissants, layered dough pastries and – in the savory department – pizzas and sandwiches, along with an extensive coffee selection. Exceptional quality to price ratio.
21 Calle Daly, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 42 01 51
Daily 7am-9pm
- Bars & Nightlife
Mirador El Time, Tijarafe
+34 922 48 90 83
Daily 9am-10pm
Plaza De Espana, Los Llanos de Aridane
2 Calle Apuron, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 03 35
San Teimo, Plaza Santo Domingo, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 02 24
3 Calle Manuel Taño, El Paso
+34 655 27 37 14
Los Llanos, La Palma
Tagomago-Edificio, behind the Monument to Mother and Child
4 San Antonio, Brena Baja
+34 922 43 47 54
Tue-Sat 10.30am-2am
Cerveceria Isla Verde (Tijarafe)
For a fix of tapas and beer with a view, try the little craft brewery cum restaurant in Tijarafe. It serves few varieties of home-brewed beer (dark, light and wheat ales) and local wines. The tapas selection is very decent, complemented by a changing offer of daily specials.Cerveceria Isla Verde (Tijarafe)
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For a fix of tapas and beer with a view, try the little craft brewery cum restaurant in Tijarafe. It serves few varieties of home-brewed beer (dark, light and wheat ales) and local wines. The tapas selection is very decent, complemented by a changing offer of daily specials.
Cafeteria Mirador El Time (Tijarafe)
With no competition in sight, the Mirador El Time Cafeteria is perched on top of one of the island's highest peaks and excellent viewpoints, with sweeping vistas of the La Palma coastline unfolding from the cafe's terrace. Skip the bottled wines (available at half the price elsewhere), but do sit down for a drink and tapas.Cafeteria Mirador El Time (Tijarafe)
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With no competition in sight, the Mirador El Time Cafeteria is perched on top of one of the island's highest peaks and excellent viewpoints, with sweeping vistas of the La Palma coastline unfolding from the cafe's terrace. Skip the bottled wines (available at half the price elsewhere), but do sit down for a drink and tapas.
Mirador El Time, Tijarafe
+34 922 48 90 83
Daily 9am-10pm
Kiosco Aridane (Los Llanos)
Located right in the heart of Los Llanos de Aridane, this circular kiosk bar has been gathering locals and visitors in the central Plaza de Espana for decades. Grab a drink and enjoy the evening mingling with locals and travelers in the shadow of leafy green trees.Kiosco Aridane (Los Llanos)
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Located right in the heart of Los Llanos de Aridane, this circular kiosk bar has been gathering locals and visitors in the central Plaza de Espana for decades. Grab a drink and enjoy the evening mingling with locals and travelers in the shadow of leafy green trees.
Plaza De Espana, Los Llanos de Aridane
Bar La Papirusa (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
The longstanding La Papirusa is somewhat of a local institution, an establishment that keeps drawing return customers decades after it first started operations. The bar's recipe for success is a warm welcome and good value drinks and tapas served on the outdoor terrace.Bar La Papirusa (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
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The longstanding La Papirusa is somewhat of a local institution, an establishment that keeps drawing return customers decades after it first started operations. The bar's recipe for success is a warm welcome and good value drinks and tapas served on the outdoor terrace.
2 Calle Apuron, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 03 35
Cinnamon Bar (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
Cinnamon Bar has a distinctly modern vibe, one that quickly dissipates in its outdoor seating area spilling out onto a quaint Santa Cruz square. Apart from a pleasant selection of drinks, the establishment also offers a rather wide range of tapas and platters.Cinnamon Bar (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
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Cinnamon Bar has a distinctly modern vibe, one that quickly dissipates in its outdoor seating area spilling out onto a quaint Santa Cruz square. Apart from a pleasant selection of drinks, the establishment also offers a rather wide range of tapas and platters.
San Teimo, Plaza Santo Domingo, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 02 24
Atico (El Paso)
The attractive bar frequently hosts live music events (genres vary), and is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors to the area. Serves brunch on Sundays, a selection of tapas, and, naturally, a variety of local and international drinks.Atico (El Paso)
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The attractive bar frequently hosts live music events (genres vary), and is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors to the area. Serves brunch on Sundays, a selection of tapas, and, naturally, a variety of local and international drinks.
3 Calle Manuel Taño, El Paso
+34 655 27 37 14
Kapitol (Los Llanos)
A rare find on La Palma, Kapitol is a disco club that is welcoming guests since rather recently. Music played ranges from contemporary hits to themed nights where music of the past decades is featured. Karaoke nights are Tuesday and Wednesday.Kapitol (Los Llanos)
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A rare find on La Palma, Kapitol is a disco club that is welcoming guests since rather recently. Music played ranges from contemporary hits to themed nights where music of the past decades is featured. Karaoke nights are Tuesday and Wednesday.
Los Llanos, La Palma
Tagomago-Edificio, behind the Monument to Mother and Child
Tasca Alavasca (Brena Baja)
A restaurant and bar widely popular with tourists, Tasca Alavasca is known not least for the array of delicious menu offerings - from meat grills to appetizing tapas platters, there is plenty to choose from with an extensive drink list to match. Live music shows hosted first Friday of every month.Tasca Alavasca (Brena Baja)
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A restaurant and bar widely popular with tourists, Tasca Alavasca is known not least for the array of delicious menu offerings - from meat grills to appetizing tapas platters, there is plenty to choose from with an extensive drink list to match. Live music shows hosted first Friday of every month.
4 San Antonio, Brena Baja
+34 922 43 47 54
Tue-Sat 10.30am-2am
- Shopping
8 Calle N Dos Fuencaliente, Fuencaliente
Tours are possible with pre-booking
+34 922 44 40 78
www.bodegasteneguia.com
55 Camino Pinar, Puntagorda
16 Av. el Puente, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 14 59
Daily 7am-2pm
83 El Melonar, San Andres y Sauces
+34 922 45 05 68
www.destileriasaldea.es
Mon-Fri 9am-2pm & 3-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Calle O'Daly, Santa Cruz de la Palma
17 Calle Daly, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 02 68
www.lamolinartesania.com
Mon-Sat 9.30am-8pm, Sun 9.30am-2pm
Arqual, Los Llanos
Sundays
Bodegas Teneguia (Fuencaliente)
La Palma is well-known for its wines, and Bodegas Teneguia is a winery, perhaps, best fit for familiarizing yourself with these. For a very modest fee, visitors will be able to sample all sorts of wines produced here, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase favourites at the adjacent store.Bodegas Teneguia (Fuencaliente)
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La Palma is well-known for its wines, and Bodegas Teneguia is a winery, perhaps, best fit for familiarizing yourself with these. For a very modest fee, visitors will be able to sample all sorts of wines produced here, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase favourites at the adjacent store.
8 Calle N Dos Fuencaliente, Fuencaliente
Tours are possible with pre-booking
+34 922 44 40 78
www.bodegasteneguia.com
Mercadillo del Agricultor (Puntagorda)
An excellent market catering primarily to local shoppers, Mercadillo del Agricultor is one of the island's best places to purchase fresh produce, organic jams and cheeses, handicrafts and knick knacks, and even try freshly pressed sugar cane juice paired with a slice of cake or a bocadillo custom-assembled from market offerings.Mercadillo del Agricultor (Puntagorda)
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An excellent market catering primarily to local shoppers, Mercadillo del Agricultor is one of the island's best places to purchase fresh produce, organic jams and cheeses, handicrafts and knick knacks, and even try freshly pressed sugar cane juice paired with a slice of cake or a bocadillo custom-assembled from market offerings.
55 Camino Pinar, Puntagorda
Mercado Municipal (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
If your itinerary allows for a morning in the island's capital, do stop by this compact market, if only to sample the freshly squeezed sugarcane juice (served mojito-style with rum and lemon if you so prefer). The market sells fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, fish, and other local edibles.Mercado Municipal (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
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If your itinerary allows for a morning in the island's capital, do stop by this compact market, if only to sample the freshly squeezed sugarcane juice (served mojito-style with rum and lemon if you so prefer). The market sells fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, fish, and other local edibles.
16 Av. el Puente, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 14 59
Daily 7am-2pm
Destilerias Aldea (Charco Azul)
Passed on through four generations, this family's rum distillery is now based in La Palma's coastal settlement of Charco Azul, nearby San Andres y Sauces. Take a guided tour of the distillery if time permits, and enjoy a tasting at the adjacent store selling the rum (prices are a steal).Destilerias Aldea (Charco Azul)
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Passed on through four generations, this family's rum distillery is now based in La Palma's coastal settlement of Charco Azul, nearby San Andres y Sauces. Take a guided tour of the distillery if time permits, and enjoy a tasting at the adjacent store selling the rum (prices are a steal).
83 El Melonar, San Andres y Sauces
+34 922 45 05 68
www.destileriasaldea.es
Mon-Fri 9am-2pm & 3-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Calle O'Daly (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
The capital's thoroughfare is lined with shops and boutiques catering to multiple tastes, selling items ranging from clothing and accessories to locally produced alcohol and deli foods.Calle O'Daly (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
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The capital's thoroughfare is lined with shops and boutiques catering to multiple tastes, selling items ranging from clothing and accessories to locally produced alcohol and deli foods.
Calle O'Daly, Santa Cruz de la Palma
Ferreiro Joyas (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
Ferreiro Joyas is a jewellery boutique that sells artisan designs developed by Pedro Ferreiro, the mastermind behind the majority of the store's creations (although pieces by other designers are represented as well). See the online catalogue complete with original sketches.Ferreiro Joyas (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
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Ferreiro Joyas is a jewellery boutique that sells artisan designs developed by Pedro Ferreiro, the mastermind behind the majority of the store's creations (although pieces by other designers are represented as well). See the online catalogue complete with original sketches.
La Molina Artesania (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
Working directly with independent Canarian craftsmen and designers, La Molina brings visitors to La Palma a chance to shop for some incredible unique designs of jewellery, art and accessories, as well as local drinks (bottled wines) and delicacies.La Molina Artesania (Santa Cruz de la Palma)
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Working directly with independent Canarian craftsmen and designers, La Molina brings visitors to La Palma a chance to shop for some incredible unique designs of jewellery, art and accessories, as well as local drinks (bottled wines) and delicacies.
17 Calle Daly, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 02 68
www.lamolinartesania.com
Mon-Sat 9.30am-8pm, Sun 9.30am-2pm
Los Llanos de Argual Market (Los Llanos)
This Sunday market, lost amidst banana plantations and old Canarian buildings, is a meeting point for locals and tourists, as well as an excellent place to browse through handicrafts, jewellery, artwork, and possibly pick up some fresh produce. Catch the glass blowing workshop during your visit.Los Llanos de Argual Market (Los Llanos)
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This Sunday market, lost amidst banana plantations and old Canarian buildings, is a meeting point for locals and tourists, as well as an excellent place to browse through handicrafts, jewellery, artwork, and possibly pick up some fresh produce. Catch the glass blowing workshop during your visit.
Arqual, Los Llanos
Sundays
Finca Tabequera el Sitio (Brena Alta)
The hillsides of Brena Alta harbour one of La Palma's most enticing attractions (and shopping spots) - this tiny tobacco processing farm where La Palma's historic tradition of cigar-making is upheld by a tightly knit, dedicated bunch. Take a tour and see the three-person production line and small plantation.Finca Tabequera el Sitio (Brena Alta)
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The hillsides of Brena Alta harbour one of La Palma's most enticing attractions (and shopping spots) - this tiny tobacco processing farm where La Palma's historic tradition of cigar-making is upheld by a tightly knit, dedicated bunch. Take a tour and see the three-person production line and small plantation.
Artefuego (Los Llanos de Aridane)
Artefuego is an artisan glass-blowing factory and store where craftsmen show off their skill to interested visitors - there is an open studio, one that gets frequented especially during the Los Llanos Sunday market. Stop by and pick out a figurine, colorful bowl or another one of many Artefuego's creations.Artefuego (Los Llanos de Aridane)
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Artefuego is an artisan glass-blowing factory and store where craftsmen show off their skill to interested visitors - there is an open studio, one that gets frequented especially during the Los Llanos Sunday market. Stop by and pick out a figurine, colorful bowl or another one of many Artefuego's creations.
- Essential Information
There is a public bus connecting the airport to the island's capital of Santa Cruz and touristic area of Los Cancajos. Buses run every half hour from approximately 7am to 10pm daily. Pre-arranged transfers, car rental or taxi may be necessary to reach destinations elsewhere on the island.
Bus stops located along Avenida Maritima and at Plaza Constitucion.
Taxi La Palma
+34 686 55 38 68
Farmacia del Puente
4 Calle Anselmo Pérez de Brito, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 20 09
Correos
2 Plaza de la Constitucion, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 17 02
La Palma Airport
The island airport is located at a distance of 8km away from the capital, and serves multiple international destinations.There is a public bus connecting the airport to the island's capital of Santa Cruz and touristic area of Los Cancajos. Buses run every half hour from approximately 7am to 10pm daily. Pre-arranged transfers, car rental or taxi may be necessary to reach destinations elsewhere on the island.
La Palma Airport
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The island airport is located at a distance of 8km away from the capital, and serves multiple international destinations.
There is a public bus connecting the airport to the island's capital of Santa Cruz and touristic area of Los Cancajos. Buses run every half hour from approximately 7am to 10pm daily. Pre-arranged transfers, car rental or taxi may be necessary to reach destinations elsewhere on the island.
There is a public bus connecting the airport to the island's capital of Santa Cruz and touristic area of Los Cancajos. Buses run every half hour from approximately 7am to 10pm daily. Pre-arranged transfers, car rental or taxi may be necessary to reach destinations elsewhere on the island.
Public Transport
There is a bus service that connects Santa Cruz de La Palma to several destinations across the island, including Los Llanos de Aridane. A detailed route map (with pricing) is provided on the Transportes Insular web page. Cash to the driver is the primary payment method, along with Bono Cards sold at some tourist offices and bus stations.Bus stops located along Avenida Maritima and at Plaza Constitucion.
Public Transport
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There is a bus service that connects Santa Cruz de La Palma to several destinations across the island, including Los Llanos de Aridane. A detailed route map (with pricing) is provided on the Transportes Insular web page. Cash to the driver is the primary payment method, along with Bono Cards sold at some tourist offices and bus stations.
Bus stops located along Avenida Maritima and at Plaza Constitucion.
Bus stops located along Avenida Maritima and at Plaza Constitucion.
Taxi
Taxis are a reliable yet pricey way of getting around La Palma. The fares are, however, strictly regulated, so there is no need to worry about being overcharged.Taxi La Palma
+34 686 55 38 68
Taxi
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Taxis are a reliable yet pricey way of getting around La Palma. The fares are, however, strictly regulated, so there is no need to worry about being overcharged.
Taxi La Palma
+34 686 55 38 68
Taxi La Palma
+34 686 55 38 68
Pharmacy
There are multiple pharmacies spread across the island.Farmacia del Puente
4 Calle Anselmo Pérez de Brito, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 20 09
Pharmacy
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There are multiple pharmacies spread across the island.
Farmacia del Puente
4 Calle Anselmo Pérez de Brito, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 20 09
Farmacia del Puente
4 Calle Anselmo Pérez de Brito, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 20 09
Post
There are post offices in most larger settlements.Correos
2 Plaza de la Constitucion, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 17 02
Post
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There are post offices in most larger settlements.
Correos
2 Plaza de la Constitucion, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 17 02
Correos
2 Plaza de la Constitucion, Santa Cruz de la Palma
+34 922 41 17 02
Telephone
+34Telephone
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Electricity
Europlug, 220-240 VoltsElectricity
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Europlug, 220-240 Volts