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Santa Cruz de La Palma

Spain · Port

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Ships calling
11ships
Upcoming sailings
130sailings
Average stay
10hours

Also known as ‘La Isla Bonita’ (the beautiful island), La Palma is typified by lush forests of pine, laurel and fern which contrast with the rugged splendour of the gigantic Taburiente crater. The island is dotted with attractive villages, which are a delight to discover, and the capital Santa Cruz also makes for an interesting day of exploration. Perched on the edge of the volcanic crater of La Caldereta, Santa Cruz comfortably blends modern architecture with old colonial buildings. Perhaps visit the fascinating Natural History Museum, stroll around the historic quarters and the Plaza de Espana or travel a few miles outside the city to the exquisite Church of Our Lady. If you enjoy shopping, you can find reasonably priced silver jewellery, leather goods and beautifully embroidered clothes, tablecloths and napkins, a speciality of the Canary Islands.

Ports before and after this stop

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Cruise lines calling here

  • Atlas Ocean Voyages
  • Holland America Line
  • MSC Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Cruise port in Spain

Santa Cruz de La Palma

Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 10 hours. 35 places to explore.

Ships calling here
11 ships
Upcoming sailings
130 sailings
Average time in port
About 10 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 562

Photo: Image by Guillermo Enrique Menze from Pixabay

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Santa Cruz de La Palma cruise port. Explore on foot directly from the pier.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Santa Cruz de La Palma cruise port.

  • Cruise ship berthing

    Ships do not use tender boats to land. The long pier can accommodate 1 large cruise ship or 2 medium-sized cruise ships at the same time.

  • Estación de guaguas

    Estación de guaguas, the main bus terminal, is near the port.

About 10 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

WalkAbout 5 min

Santa Cruz de La Palma cruise port → Avenida Marítima

Walk from the cruise ship pier to Avenida Marítima, the coastal promenade.

WalkAbout 10 min

Santa Cruz de La Palma cruise port → Santa Cruz de La Palma historic center

After disembarking, walk along Avenida Marítima into the Old Town. From there, you can continue to Calle O’Daly, the main pedestrian street.

Santa Cruz de La Palma places to explore

Explore 24 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Playa de Bajamar
Sights

Playa de Bajamar

This is a black-sand beach with views of the harbor where cruise ships dock.

Admission
Free
Iglesia Matriz de El Salvador
Sights

Iglesia Matriz de El Salvador

This church is on Plaza de España and is one of the square's main buildings.

Admission
Free
Hours
Mon–Fri 19:30–20:00
Sat 13:15–14:00, 17:00–19:00, 19:30–20:15

Sun 09:00–09:30, 11:00–12:00, 19:30–20:15
Real Santuario de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves
Sights

Real Santuario de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves

This pilgrimage church outside town is dedicated to La Palma's patron saint, Our Lady of the Snows. It is richly decorated with gold, silver, and paintings and is about 20 minutes by bus or 50 minutes on foot.

Admission
EUR 3

Avoid Sunday if you want to visit the sanctuary museum.

Balcones de la Avenida Marítima
Sights

Balcones de la Avenida Marítima

Behind the colorful waterfront houses are rows of wooden balconies. The source presenting Santa Cruz de La Palma lists this as a signature architectural view.

Hours
Mon–Fri 08:30–13:30
Sat·Sun Closed
Museo Naval – Barco de la Virgen
Sights

Museo Naval – Barco de la Virgen

This ship-shaped building is used as the La Palma Naval Museum. Exhibits cover the island's conquest and navigation history.

Admission
EUR 4.50
Hours
Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00
Sun Closed
Castillo de la Virgen
Sights

Castillo de la Virgen

This is a former defensive facility with surviving walls and cannons. Visitors can walk along the walls for city and sea views; entry is free.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 24 hours

Trips nearby

With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

Fuencaliente de La Palma

About 45 min each wayTime at destination About 8 hr 30 min
  • Volcán de Teneguía
    SightsVolcán de Teneguía

    This volcano erupted in 1971 and has excellent views from the summit.

    If walking the roughly 6 km route from Los Canarios to the salt pans, note that buses back to town run about every 2 hours.

  • Salinas de Fuencaliente
    SightsSalinas de Fuencaliente

    This distinctive saltworks contrasts the blue of the sea, white salt, and black lava. Salt harvested here can be bought on site.

  • Playa de Echentive
    SightsPlaya de Echentive

    This is the island's newest beach, formed by the 1971 eruption of Teneguía Volcano. Natural pools sheltered from waves make it a good place to rest amid rugged scenery.

    There are no lifeguards at the beach, so do not enter the water when currents are strong or the sea is rough.

  • El Jardín de la Sal
    Food and cafésEl Jardín de la Sal

    This Michelin Guide-listed restaurant is beside the Fuencaliente saltworks at the southern tip of La Palma. Its terrace overlooks the sea, salt pans, lava landscape, and lighthouse, and the menu uses fresh local ingredients.

    There may be a wait during the lunch peak, so reserve in advance if you have a set meal time.

  • Faros de Fuencaliente
    SightsFaros de Fuencaliente

    The old and new lighthouses stand side by side. The former lighthouse building now houses an interpretation center for the La Palma Marine Reserve.

  • La Casa del Volcán
    Food and cafésLa Casa del Volcán

    This restaurant in Los Canarios focuses on La Palma and traditional Canarian food. It serves grilled cheese with mojo sauce, goat, and island wines.

    Reviews say La Casa del Volcán filled up later and walk-ins had to wait, so call to reserve a table before visiting.

  • Playa de La Zamora
    SightsPlaya de La Zamora

    This beach is popular with surfers and divided by a rock into two sections, Zamora Grande and Zamora Chica.

  • Volcán de San Antonio
    SightsVolcán de San Antonio

    Walk around the volcano for views. The visitor center explains volcanoes on La Palma, especially those shaping the terrain of Fuencaliente.

    The hike from the lighthouse takes about 6 km and climbs 650 m; it is strenuous, so consider your fitness and schedule when deciding whether to take the bus instead.

  • Llanos Negros
    NeighborhoodsLlanos Negros

    This is a grape-growing area in Fuencaliente. Local tourism materials describe its volcanic landscape and vineyards.

Caldera de Taburiente National Park

About 1 hr each wayTime at destination About 8 hr
  • Mirador de La Cumbrecita
    SightsMirador de La Cumbrecita

    This viewpoint in Caldera de Taburiente National Park sits at the end of a narrow valley and looks into the huge caldera basin.

    Reviews say the loop walking trail was closed for construction, so check which sections are currently open before choosing a route.

  • Caldera de Taburiente National Park
    SightsCaldera de Taburiente National Park

    This national park encompasses a huge caldera with pine forest, valleys, and waterfalls. There are several hiking trails, and admission is free.

Cruises calling at Santa Cruz de La Palma

130 sailings are grouped into 46 cruises by ship and route.

46 cruises call at this port.

About Santa Cruz de La Palma

Also known as ‘La Isla Bonita’ (the beautiful island), La Palma is typified by lush forests of pine, laurel and fern which contrast with the rugged splendour of the gigantic Taburiente crater. The island is dotted with attractive villages, which are a delight to discover, and the capital Santa Cruz also makes for an interesting day of exploration. Perched on the edge of the volcanic crater of La Caldereta, Santa Cruz comfortably blends modern architecture with old colonial buildings. Perhaps visit the fascinating Natural History Museum, stroll around the historic quarters and the Plaza de Espana or travel a few miles outside the city to the exquisite Church of Our Lady. If you enjoy shopping, you can find reasonably priced silver jewellery, leather goods and beautifully embroidered clothes, tablecloths and napkins, a speciality of the Canary Islands.

Cruise lines calling here: 4 places

Atlas Ocean VoyagesHolland America LineMSC CruisesRegent Seven Seas Cruises

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