Santa Cruz de la Palma

🇪🇸 Canary Islands

A Canarian gem cradled by volcanoes

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Avg. Ships / Day

10h

Avg. Time in Port

Peak Season

Dec – Mar

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111 sailings over the next 12 months

Based on cruises available on Cruisello

About Santa Cruz de la Palma

Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital of La Palma, the smallest of the main Canary Islands. The town has cobblestone streets, colourful colonial houses, and wooden balconies that are a signature of Canarian architecture. Calle Real (also called Calle O'Daly), the main pedestrian street, is lined with small shops, cafés, and historic buildings. Plaza de España is the town's central square, dominated by the El Salvador Church with its Mudéjar-style ceiling. The Barco de la Virgen, a stone replica of Columbus's Santa María, sits near the port and houses a small naval museum. Caldera de Taburiente National Park, a massive erosion crater in the island's interior, is the main excursion and has trails through pine forest and volcanic rock. La Palma is also one of the best stargazing locations in the world, with an observatory above the cloud line. Papas arrugadas with mojo sauce and fresh goat cheese are the local foods. The euro is the currency.

Port Location

Things to do in Santa Cruz de la Palma

Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call

Stargazing Private Tour at Roque De Los Muchachos in La Palma

Stargazing Private Tour at Roque De Los Muchachos in La Palma

4.9(66)1h 30m18:30–20:00, 21:00–22:30
Fits your port day
From $67per person
Viator
Safari Cumbre Vieja

Safari Cumbre Vieja

4.3(102)2h 30m11:00–13:30, 14:00–16:30
Fits your port day
From $70per person
Viator
Boat trip along the Northwest Coast of La Palma

Boat trip along the Northwest Coast of La Palma

4.7(51)2h11:00–13:00
Fits your port day
From $70per person
Viator
Hiking Route Visit to the New Volcano of La Palma

Hiking Route Visit to the New Volcano of La Palma

4.7(39)4h09:00–13:00
Fits your port day
From $46per person
Viator
Visit Bodegas Teneguía winery in La Palma with wine Tasting

Visit Bodegas Teneguía winery in La Palma with wine Tasting

4.5(45)1h12:30–13:30
Fits your port day
From $17per person
Viator
Speleology Tour in Cueva de Las Palomas in La Palma

Speleology Tour in Cueva de Las Palomas in La Palma

4.8(30)2h10:00–12:00
Fits your port day
From $31per person
Viator
Private excursion in Lanzarote, minibus and guide available

Private excursion in Lanzarote, minibus and guide available

4.8(25)5h
Fits your port day
From $801per person
Viator
La Palma Wines Panorama 360 Wine Tasting

La Palma Wines Panorama 360 Wine Tasting

4.9(19)2h15:00–17:00
Fits your port day
From $38per person
Viator
Making art in La Palma - Los Llanos

Making art in La Palma - Los Llanos

5.0(16)2h11:00–13:00, 13:30–15:30
Fits your port day
From $29per person
Viator
Discover the last eruption in La Palma

Discover the last eruption in La Palma

4.4(30)5h 30m11:30–17:00
Fits your port day
From $80per person
Viator
Guided Walking Route to Caldera de Taburiente

Guided Walking Route to Caldera de Taburiente

4.7(23)6h08:30–14:30, 09:00–15:00
Fits your port day
From $42per person
Viator
Eco Friendly Banana Cultivation Tour in La Palma

Eco Friendly Banana Cultivation Tour in La Palma

4.5(13)2h10:30–12:30
Fits your port day
From $34per person
Viator

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Volcanic Heights – Funchal, Lanzarote & La Palma

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From$719per person
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Canary Escape – Las Palmas & Tenerife

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From$366per person
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Quick Facts

TimezoneAtlantic/Canary (UTC)
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
$10 ≈ €9
LanguageSpanish
TippingRounding up or small change; not expected

Todays Weather

16°
Partially cloudy
24 km/h
UV 0

5-Day Forecast

Wed15°
Thu15°
Fri16°
Sat16°
Sun15°

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