La Palma, Spain cruise holidays
Canary Island La Palma is called 'the fair isle' because of its fabulous landscape boasting a hugely diverse landscape of lush forests, deep valleys and beautiful beaches. Santa Cruz is one of the prettiest harbours among the islands and is easily explored on foot. Make the best of your La Palma cruise and stroll along the Avenida Maritime promenade which will take you to the lovely old quarter around Plaza de Espana, Here you will find a 16th century fountain and town hall, a magnificent Renaissance church and a handicrafts market where you can pick up distinctive pottery and snack on local delicacies. As you will discover on our cruises to La Palma, the island's most spectacular volcanic crater, Caldera de Taburiente, is crammed with rare animal and plant life and has been designated a national park. Its night skies are so clear that a major astrophysical observatory has been built at Roque de los Muchachos. With such a variety of destinations to explore, La Palma cruises offer visitors here a memorable day.
In La Palma, the artisans of ‘La Isla Bonita’ produce all manner of wonderful things, from woven baskets and hand-painted pots to hand-rolled cigars and silk. The proud tradition of Palmeran silk-making stretches back half a century, as I found out at the absorbing Las Hilanderas workshop and Silk Museum in El Paso. El Paso is the only place in the Canaries that still produces silk (all the islands used to), and came to understand just how much work goes into making the best hand-woven silk.
Frequently asked questions about La Palma, Spain
JAN | 17.1°C |
FEB | 17.2°C |
MAR | 17.9°C |
APR | 18.4°C |
MAY | 19.4°C |
JUN | 21.4°C |
JUL | 23.6°C |
AUG | 24.4°C |
SEP | 23.9°C |
OCT | 22.2°C |
NOV | 20.0°C |
DEC | 18.1°C |
The official language spoken in La Palma is Spanish
The currency in La Palma is the Euro (EUR)
1.5ltr bottle of water = 0.65 € (approx. £0.55)
Coffee (from a restaurant) = 1.60 € (approx. £1.35)
0.5ltr Domestic Beer from Draught = 2.00 € (approx. £1.70)
Three course meal for 2 people in a mid-range restaurant = 37.50 € (approx. £31.30)
A 10% tip is more than enough in restaurants.
Good morning - Buenos días "Boo-en-os dee-ahs"
Good afternoon - Buenas tardes "Boo-en-as tar-des"
Good night - Buenas noches "Boo-en-as noh-chays"
Hello - Hola "Oh-lah"
Where is - Dónde está "Don-day ehs-ta"
Please - Por favor "Por fah-vor"
Thank you - Gracias "Grah-cee-ahs"
Excuse me - Perdóneme "Per-don-eh-may"
I dont understand - Yo no entiendo "Yo no en-tee-en-doh"
Coffee
Drink coffee made by one of Spain's top baristas, or go to one of La Palma's other pleasant, laid-back café.
Lunch
La Palma's historic streets are full of restaurants, giving you ample choice in both Spanish and international cuisine.
Drinks
Enjoy a drink at the chic Cinnamon bar or visit one of La Palma's atmospheric, down-to-earth local haunts instead.
Shopping
Discover La Palma's shopping opportunities, including a town market where you can browse the island's local produce.
Culture
Despite its small size, La Palma has a wealth of interesting sites that are culturally and historically significant.
Outdoor
Sunbathe on one of La Palma's beaches, take in great views from a clifftop castle or relax in one of its elegant plazas.
JAN | 20.0°C |
FEB | 19.5°C |
MAR | 19.0°C |
APR | 19.5°C |
MAY | 20.5°C |
JUN | 21.5°C |
JUL | 22.5°C |
AUG | 23.5°C |
SEP | 24.0°C |
OCT | 24.0°C |
NOV | 22.5°C |
DEC | 21.0°C |