{"id":477,"date":"2023-09-17T20:08:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T20:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/?p=477"},"modified":"2026-04-04T14:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T14:30:47","slug":"santa-cruz-de-la-palma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/santa-cruz-de-la-palma\/","title":{"rendered":"Capital of La Palma: Santa Cruz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Santa Cruz de La\u202fPalma blends<strong> colonial elegance, cobblestone streets, vibrant Canarian balconies<\/strong> and a laid-back port atmosphere, designated both a Cultural Interest Site and <strong>Historical-Artistic Complex<\/strong>. Stroll along Calle Real, linger in sunlit plazas or wander the harbor to soak in an authentic, unhurried experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/santa-cruz-de-la-palma-capital.webp\" alt=\"entrance to the city of santa cruz\" class=\"wp-image-5747\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/santa-cruz-de-la-palma-capital.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/santa-cruz-de-la-palma-capital-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/santa-cruz-de-la-palma-capital-768x540.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-ast-global-color-7-background-color has-background\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#what\">What makes Santa Cruz de La\u202fPalma special? \u2192<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#tosee\">What to see and do in Santa Cruz de La\u202fPalma \u2192<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#events\">Events Calendar in Santa Cruz de La Palma \u2192<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#tips\">Practical Tips for Exploring Santa Cruz\u2192<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#get\">How to get in Santa Cruz La Palma?\u2192<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#history\">History \u2192<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#map\">Map of Santa Cruz de La Palma<\/a>  \u2192<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#faq\">Faq \u2192<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:15px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-88b7b18dfdbcc73d15e8a337588ece74\" id=\"what\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">What makes Santa Cruz de La\u202fPalma special?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-ast-global-color-7-background-color has-background\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Historic streets &amp; architecture:<\/strong> rich Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical heritage pervades the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Canarian wooden balconies: <\/strong>colorful, flower\u2011filled and emblematic, each telling a story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Landmarks from the 17th-18th centuries:<\/strong> grand palaces and churches like El\u202fSalvador, Santo\u202fDomingo and San\u202fFrancisco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Plaza de Espa\u00f1a &amp; its surroundings:<\/strong> the perfect trio: Town Hall, church and square, forms one of the most refined Renaissance ensembles in the Canaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/espana-square-santa-cruz-de-la-palma.webp\" alt=\"santa cruz de la palma main square\" class=\"wp-image-5894\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/espana-square-santa-cruz-de-la-palma.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/espana-square-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/espana-square-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-768x540.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"whatis\" class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"tosee\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">What to see and do in Santa Cruz de La\u202fPalma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">This charming coastal city whispers stories of corsairs, explorers and ocean\u2011spanning voyages. <strong>Don&#8217;t miss:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-ast-global-color-7-background-color has-background\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Wander the historic centre:<\/strong> explore O\u2019Daly and Anselmo P\u00e9rez de Brito streets-together known as <strong>Calle Real<\/strong>. Admire their colorful fa\u00e7ades, hidden courtyards and colonial charm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Feel the pulse: vibrant shops, art galleries, caf\u00e9s and restaurants<\/strong> reflect local life framed by floral plazas and quaint alleys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Relax at Placeta de Borrero<\/strong>: a cozy square with terraces, ideal for sipping coffee and enjoying the local vibe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/alley-tipical-pedestrian-street.webp\" alt=\"alley of santa cruz de la palma\" class=\"wp-image-3969\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/alley-tipical-pedestrian-street.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/alley-tipical-pedestrian-street-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/alley-tipical-pedestrian-street-768x540.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore museums &amp; heritage sites:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-ast-global-color-7-background-color has-background\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Casa Salazar (O\u2019Daly\u202f22)<\/strong>: elegant palace with an interior courtyard, now used for cultural events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Plaza de Vandale (1948)<\/strong>: features &#8220;Los Divinos&#8221; sculpture, honoring traditional Christmas choirs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Temple of San Francisco: <\/strong>former Dominican convent now housing the <a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/museum-santa-cruz-de-la-palma\/\">Island Museum<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Castillo de Santa Catalina:<\/strong> coastal defense remains that defended the town from pirates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Barco de la Virgen (Plaza de La Alameda):<\/strong> a ship\u2011shaped <a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/naval-museum-santa-cruz-de-la-palma\/\">naval museum<\/a> celebrating maritime tradition and devotion to the Virgen de Las Nieves during Lustral Festivals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/lookout-woodship-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"panoramic view santa cruz de la palma alameda square\" class=\"wp-image-3775\" style=\"border-radius:15px;width:912px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/lookout-woodship-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/lookout-woodship-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/lookout-woodship-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/lookout-woodship-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/lookout-woodship-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-2048x1152.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"1248183\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-GB\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"ZQB611X\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/santa-cruz-de-la-palma-l125213\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"whattosee\" class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"balconies\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Iconic Canarian balconies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Santa Cruz boasts the finest collection of <strong>wooden balconies<\/strong> in the Canaries, particularly along the<strong> Avenida Mar\u00edtima<\/strong>, with ornate <strong>double balconies and Ajimez-style designs inspired by Arabic architecture<\/strong>, <strong>originally used for shade and ventilation.<\/strong> Today they\u2019re lovingly maintained and adorned with lush plants, adding vibrant charm to the seafront.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/tradicional-balcony-santa-cruz-de-la-palma.webp\" alt=\"balconies in santa cruz la palma\" class=\"wp-image-3773\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/tradicional-balcony-santa-cruz-de-la-palma.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/tradicional-balcony-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/tradicional-balcony-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-768x540.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-597dc0283b83daa8cec2d49866e405c1\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Enchanting districts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>San Telmo, San Sebasti\u00e1n, La Luz:<\/strong> reachable via panoramic glass elevator near the Post Office, these neighborhoods offer authentic colonial architecture and hidden <strong>plazas like Plaza Dornajo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-979db8fa6fe1f1374550d58fdd2ba63a\" id=\"royal\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The Sanctuary of Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Las Nieves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Just 8\u202fminutes by car<\/strong>, this serene sanctuary showcases a terracotta sculpture of the island\u2019s patroness <strong>from the 15th century,<\/strong> set within a tranquil natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/SANCTUARY-OF-LA-PALMA.webp\" alt=\"LADY OF THE SNOWS LA PALMA\" class=\"wp-image-4417\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/SANCTUARY-OF-LA-PALMA.webp 370w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/SANCTUARY-OF-LA-PALMA-222x300.webp 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/VIRGIN-OF-THE-SNOWS-LA-PALMA.jpg\" alt=\"most important church of la palma\" class=\"wp-image-4418\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/VIRGIN-OF-THE-SNOWS-LA-PALMA.jpg 370w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/VIRGIN-OF-THE-SNOWS-LA-PALMA-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-00a3e982501289dd348d18d5c14ff975\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The Bajada de la Virgen: a Five\u2011Year Tradition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Every five years since 1680, the Virgen de Las Nieves is ceremoniously carried from the mountain sanctuary to the city center<\/strong>. This national festival transforms the streets with music, dance, ceremonies and vibrant communal spirit, a cultural highlight you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"events\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/festivals-en-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"logo festivals in la palma\" class=\"wp-image-6797\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/festivals-en-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/festivals-en-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/festivals-en-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/festivals-en.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/parties-and-events\/\">\u2192 Check the calendar and find out if there are local festivals or traditional events in Santa Cruz de La Palma<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c3f9d8b8ee5c9770b06adb474c40d1ae\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Urban Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/santa-cruz-de-la-palma-beach\/\">Santa Cruz Urban Beach<\/a>: a welcoming <strong>black-sand strip just in front of the old town<\/strong>, perfect for a relaxed swim and then a countryside stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/panorama-of-the-beach-of-santa-cruz-de-la-palma.webp\" alt=\"beach of santa cruz de la palma beach\" class=\"wp-image-6266\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/panorama-of-the-beach-of-santa-cruz-de-la-palma.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/panorama-of-the-beach-of-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-300x109.webp 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/panorama-of-the-beach-of-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-768x279.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-caf3edc72960b1f71b62626d3b346b65\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Mercado La Recova<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Near Calle Real, this local market<\/strong> offers fresh tropical fruits, cheese, pastries, crafts, and don\u2019t miss freshly squeezed<a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/guarapo-juice\/\"> guarapo cane juice.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-681ab58776fc040ef67478c611e88c63\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Art Deco Nitrate Mosaic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the <strong>entrance of Calle Real, discover this 1920s ceramic advertisement<\/strong>, now a cultural icon reproduced on souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/MOSAIC-NITRATO-DE-CHILE-LA-PALMA.webp\" alt=\"MOSAIC IN SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA\" class=\"wp-image-4421\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/MOSAIC-NITRATO-DE-CHILE-LA-PALMA.webp 370w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/MOSAIC-NITRATO-DE-CHILE-LA-PALMA-222x300.webp 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3707\" alt=\"lava jewelry souvenir of la palma island\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/lava-jewelry.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/lava-jewelry.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/lava-jewelry-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/lava-jewelry-768x540.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#090909\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-06c4f0c973b561c513ab360617456a44\" style=\"background-color:#fcb900c2;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:25px;line-height:1.6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/la-palma-souvenirs\/\">Souvenirs from La Palma<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3ddf5794cbe88e6eae0a9c32462004b\">Discover unique souvenirs from La Palma. Each piece tells a story of island culture and is the perfect keepsake from your adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7e902ca6a7ed48aff89d373c6135bbcb\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Gigantic City Sign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the <strong>southern entrance near the port<\/strong>, this seasonal display makes for a perfect photo opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/SIGN-SANTA-CRUZ-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"santa cruz sign\" class=\"wp-image-4420\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/SIGN-SANTA-CRUZ-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/SIGN-SANTA-CRUZ-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/SIGN-SANTA-CRUZ-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/SIGN-SANTA-CRUZ-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/SIGN-SANTA-CRUZ.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-background\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-5-color\">YOUR EXPERIENCE<\/mark> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">SHINES HERE<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve visited this place, share your impressions and leave a small trace of your journey. Help other travelers discover the true beauty of La Palma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\">*Your review is completely anonymous<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-480d2fac98893279dac4812b72bba5a4\" id=\"tips\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Practical Tips for Exploring Santa Cruz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-ast-global-color-7-background-color has-background\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>One-day itinerary:<\/strong> easily explored in a day, enjoy a relaxed pace with lunch or drinks at a terrace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Comfortable footwear:<\/strong> cobblestones and gentle slopes make good shoes essential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Heat strategy:<\/strong> visit central areas early or late, avoiding midday sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Shopping hours:<\/strong> most shops close midday and weekend afternoons, visit early for souvenirs and fewer crowds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Parking tips:<\/strong> free spots at Avenida de Los Indianos (south), Avenida de las Nieves (north); paid parking at Avenida del Puente. Summer overflow in Barranco de las Nieves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Check local events:<\/strong> festivals occur frequently, find them in local calendars and join the city\u2019s celebrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss Mirador de la Concepci\u00f3n:<\/strong> an easy drive to panoramic city views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Real-street-santa-cruz-de-la-palma.webp\" alt=\"pedestrian street santa cruz \" class=\"wp-image-3777\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Real-street-santa-cruz-de-la-palma.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Real-street-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Real-street-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-768x540.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4e6a56104f9a65b2d0cae45c2fb27b35\" id=\"get\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Getting There &amp; Getting Around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-ast-global-color-7-background-color has-background\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>By car. <\/strong>From north via LP\u20111, south via LP\u20112, west via LP\u20113 (through Cumbre Tunnel). Multiple parking zones near the center, especially Avenida del Puente.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>By bus. <\/strong>Connected island-wide by guaguas. Line 500 runs every 30\u202fminutes from the airport (8\u202fkm away), 20-30\u202fmin ride to town. Central station near downtown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>By ferry\/cruise.<\/strong> Port connects to the mainland (Cadiz) via Transmediterr\u00e1nea and inter-island via Fred Olsen\/Armas. Ferries from Tenerife take 2.5-5\u202fhours depending on operator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>On foot. <\/strong>Best way to discover the city is by walking: many <strong>pedestrian streets<\/strong>, monuments, shops and caf\u00e9s. <strong>Glass elevator <\/strong>links lower town to higher neighborhoods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/visit-la-palma\/\">\u2192 Check here how to get around La Palma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-eaafe0bd56e570601650672708d1dab7\" style=\"background-color:#00d184c2;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:30px\">The Weather in Santa Cruz de La Palma Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; width: 100%;\"><div id=\"tiempo_68526e68146c3095b1606aa6b95c8273\"> <div><\/div><div> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.tiempo.es\/build\/img\/logo\/tiempo133.png\" width=\"80\" height=\"18\" alt=\"tiempo.es\"> <\/div> <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/www.tiempo.es\/widload\/es\/ver\/300\/339\/110\/es0st0037\/68526e68146c3095b1606aa6b95c8273.js\"><\/script> <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/port-of-santa-cruz.webp\" alt=\"port of santa cruz capital of la palma\" class=\"wp-image-3776\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/port-of-santa-cruz.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/port-of-santa-cruz-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/port-of-santa-cruz-768x540.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1c5bd4201cd31e80df3b606321285f9b\" id=\"history\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Five Centuries of History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-ast-global-color-7-background-color has-background\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Founded: May 3, 1493<\/strong> by Francisco Fern\u00e1ndez de Lugo as Villa de Apur\u00f3n, strategic waypoint between Europe and America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>16th century:<\/strong> became last provisioning port to the New World; sugar cane exports boosted prosperity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1553 raid: <\/strong>pirate Fran\u00e7ois Le\u202fClerc (&#8220;Peg Leg&#8221;) destroyed the town, leading to fortified defenses. Today it\u2019s re-enacted during summer festivals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>1558: <\/strong>King Philip II chartered Spain\u2019s first Indies Court here, centralizing colonial shipping documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>1773 elections:<\/strong> one of Spain\u2019s first democratic elections held here, after lobbying by O\u2019Daly and P\u00e9rez de Brito. The city remains a symbol of early civic participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/espana-square.webp\" alt=\"espana square in santa cruz\" class=\"wp-image-3778\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/espana-square.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/espana-square-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/espana-square-768x540.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Millennia of maritime trade, conflict, culture and community are etched in every street and building, discover it all while enjoying Santa Cruz de La\u202fPalma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#7bdbb569\"><strong>Every summer, Santa Cruz de La\u202fPalma relives the legendary corsair attack of 1553 with open-air theatre, live music and thrilling reenactments.<\/strong> The entire city becomes a historical stage where locals and visitors take part in this unique cultural celebration.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/parties-and-events\/corsair-day-2025\/\">\u2192 See the D\u00eda del Corsario Program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#7bdbb56e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:22px\"><strong>It might also interest you<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class='pt-cv-wrapper'> <div class=\"pt-cv-view pt-cv-scrollable pt-cv-colsys iscvblock iscvreal scrollable layout1\" id=\"pt-cv-view-nddr9yvz\"><div data-id=\"pt-cv-page-1\" class=\"pt-cv-page\" data-cvc=\"2\"><div id=\"2eb107bnic\" class=\"pt-cv-carousel pt-cv-slide\" data-ride=\"cvcarousel\" data-interval=false>\n<div class=\"carousel-inner\"><div class=\"item active\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-6 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\" ><div class=\"pt-cv-thumb-wrapper  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/la-palma-carnival\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/la-palma-carnival-768x540.webp\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail\" alt=\"la palma carnival\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-carousel-caption pt-cv-cap-w-img\"><p class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/la-palma-carnival\/\" class=\"_self\" target=\"_self\" >La Palma Carnival<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Explore La Palma Carnival, a spectacular celebration of diverse themes, lively music, colorful parades, and rich cultural traditions on the &#8230;<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\" ><div class=\"pt-cv-thumb-wrapper  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/christmas-la-palma\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/christmas-lights-in-santa-cruz-de-la-palma-768x540.webp\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail\" alt=\"santa cruz de la palma in christmas period\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-carousel-caption pt-cv-cap-w-img\"><p class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/christmas-la-palma\/\" class=\"_self\" target=\"_self\" >Christmas Time<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Discover La Palma&#8217;s enchanting Christmas: colonial beauty, twinkling lights, and heartwarming traditions await in this island paradise &#8230;<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <style>\n\n#pt-cv-view-nddr9yvz { border-style: none;border-radius: 15px 15px 15px 15px;box-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ; 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}\n@media all and (max-width: 1024px) { \n\n} \n@media all and (max-width: 767px) { \n\n} <\/style><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d88fe0f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color has-large-font-size is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a31c5b78093af12af17c925f9969c2e\" id=\"map\">Santa Cruz de La Palma Map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/map\/?marcador=santacruzdelapalma\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/interactive-map-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3149\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/interactive-map-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/interactive-map-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/interactive-map-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/interactive-map.webp 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:15px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-238cdcd3559e3077b55bd5939052f69a\" id=\"faq\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Frequently Asked Questions about the capital La Palma<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-0b72cb1f uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-grid uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-4e3b83d8 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How much time do I need to explore the city?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p><strong>If you&#8217;re just planning a walk through the historic center with a few stops at key landmarks or plazas, 2\u20133 hours is enough<\/strong>. But to take it slow, visit museums, enjoy the beach and have a good meal, we recommend spending a full day.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a5409710 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Is Santa Cruz a good base to stay while visiting La Palma?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p><strong>Yes. Thanks to its excellent road and bus connections<\/strong>, Santa Cruz de La\u202fPalma is an ideal base for discovering the island, without giving up city comforts, coastal vibes and urban charm.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-1b136a45 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What\u2019s the weather like in Santa Cruz de La\u202fPalma?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The city enjoys mild, pleasant weather almost all year round, with average temperatures <strong>between 18\u202f\u00b0C and 26\u202f\u00b0C<\/strong>. Winters can be slightly cloudier, but it rarely gets cold. The surrounding mountains shield the city from strong winds.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/weather-la-palma\/\">\u2192 Check the weather in La Palma<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-eb65ef04 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Are there green spaces or parks for kids or relaxing?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes, there are several leafy squares with benches, like Plaza de Espa\u00f1a or Placeta de Borrero, perfect for a break. You\u2019ll also find      <a href=\"https:\/\/lapalmaisland.com\/en\/family-holiday-la-palma\/#child\">\u2192 playgrounds for children<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e40a970d \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 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