Santa Cruz de La Palma Tours

Discover the capital and the east coast with our Santa Cruz de La Palma tours. We’ll show you the colonial beauty of Santa Cruz, with its typical balconies, and the convenience of Los Cancajos as a tourist base. This is the departure point for the main tours to explore Roque de los Muchachos and the green forests of the island’s north.

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The Best Visits and Starting Points on the East of La Palma

The capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma, and the nearby tourist hub of Los Cancajos form the main gateway to the island. Santa Cruz de La Palma tours combine the city’s cultural richness with being the perfect starting point to explore the rest of La Palma.

Santa Cruz de La Palma: A Colonial Treasure

Stroll through one of the most charming capitals in the Canary Islands:

  • Avenida Marítima and the Typical Balconies: admire the iconic row of houses with carved tea-wood balconies, the city’s most famous image.
  • Calle Real (O’Daly): the main artery of the historic center, full of shops, Renaissance palaces, and charming squares.
  • Plaza de España: a monumental square featuring the town hall, the Church of El Salvador, and a Renaissance fountain.
  • Barco de la Virgen (Ship of the Virgin): visit the replica of the vessel on which the image of the Virgin of the Snows arrived, now a naval museum.

Los Cancajos: Tourist Base and Beaches

The main accommodation center on the east of the island:

  • Enjoy its black sand beaches protected by breakwaters, ideal for a calm family swim.
  • An area with a wide range of restaurants, shops, and all the necessary tourist services.
  • Its location, next to the airport and the capital, makes it a strategic base.

Starting Point for the Island’s Major Tours

The most convenient way to explore La Palma if you’re staying in the east:

  • Excursions to Roque de los Muchachos: most tours that go up to the island’s summit offer pick-up in Santa Cruz and Los Cancajos.
  • North and Los Tilos Forest Route: join a guided tour to discover the laurisilva forest and the greenest landscapes without worrying about the car.
  • Visit to the Tajogaite Volcano: there are also tours that cross the island to take you to see Spain’s youngest volcano.

Whether to enjoy its rich history and architecture or as a logistical base to explore its summits and forests, Santa Cruz de La Palma tours are the key to a complete experience on the “Isla Bonita.”

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