La Palma Local Attractions

Santa Cruz is the capital of La Palma, situated on the east coast of on the slope of the mountain and on the edge of volcanic crater Cala Cadereta. Calle Real is the centre of commercial and social life which leads to Plaza España Sq where the sixteenth century Cathedral El Salvador and the Town Hall stand. Santa Cruz de la Palma has a Museum of Natural History with zoological exhibits and traces of the original population as well as a large library.

Near the town stands the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, the patron saint of the island.

Los Llanos de Aridan is an important commercial and agricultural centre which lies in one of the loveliest valleys on La Palma and can be viewed in all its beauty from the observation platform of El Time where it is also possible to see La Cadera de Taburiente and Tijarafe.

Tazacorte is surrounded by banana-trees with a small, traditional harbour and good beaches.
Puerto de Naos is a small tourist village with an excellent beach of fine, back sand.

Fuencaliente is the most southerly village of the island, surrounded by pine forests and vineyards contrasting with the volcanoes: the most famous of which are San Antonio and Teneguía.

Mazo is next to the airport and where you will find the Belmaco Cave with prehistoric inscriptions and an observation platform with splendid view overlooking the coast.

Breña Baja has the beautiful Cancajos beach and a series of small coves with transparent water

Cueva Bonita is a natural grotto near Tijarafe which is flooded by the sea.

If you are planning to explore the island and go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at La Palma Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

We also provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in La Palma which includes an Area Guide to La Palma with information on the best La Palma Shopping Areas, where to find the best La Palma Beaches, recommended La Palma Restaurants La Palma Local Attractions and La Palma Amusement Parks for great family days out.