Top 25 things to do and attractions in Santa Cruz de la Palma

This museum is kind of hard to miss when you are driving down the street in La Palma. It is literally a ship on the side of the road. I think we paid 5 euro each to go inside. There were quite a few artifacts and documents displayed in this museum. For its size, it is very well put together. I have never really been interested in reading all of the signs in museums, so I can not speak to what was written. I am more of a visual person. There were a few interesting things to see.

It wasn't open when we arrived. It is an impressive replica.

Inside the ship you can see beautiful maketts and read interesting information about how the island became an important port. Upstairs you can feel like a captain even if you are not a child. The experiment worth the 4,5 euros entrance free. Open at weekends too.

Pretty empress museum with a replica of the ship on top. Host was very good. Plenty of model shops and artifacts of the era. Access via stairs to be on deck with great views.

Nice boat, but not the original Santa Maria. A few interesting things in the museum but we were disappointed, because we thought it’s a replica of the original do we could see how Columbus traveled. But there are no rooms like that. 4,50€ entrance fee.

We came across this replica ship of Christopher Colombus's ship Santa Maria with a maritime museum in it, which unfortunately was closed. Worth a look if you nearby, but not worth a special journey unless you know the museum is open. Their is a bust of him too in the square in front of the ship.

Only had a look from outside. Seemed interesting but I didn't go in. ( Entry 4,50 €)

It's a nice intimate church

A peaceful and beautiful sanctuary overlooking Santa Cruz de La Palma. Rich in history, and nice paintings— worth a short visit.

A beautiful little church on the top of a hill with amazing views from the church .

Nice little church in excellent condition, located at a pleasant spot, good bar/restaurant close by. Absolute stunning walk through barranco de la madera 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

Impressive. Take some time to appreciate the interior. Don't miss the nice bar out on the plaza.

Listen. When you come to La Palma you have to visit, at the very least 5 places; The astrophysics center in Roque The Chipi Chipi restaurant The beaches Some hiking And then visit Las Nieves. Perfect place to find some peace and guidance.

Beautiful church over 500 years old. Gorgeous fresco painted above the alter. There is a statue of the Virgin Mary from the late 14th century inside the church.

A beautiful museum in a beautiful building. The gentleman who greeted me was very friendly and kind. Lots of interesting things to see. Only 2e for residents and 4e for non residents. You can spend at least 1 or 2 hours (or more!) looking at everything so it's worth it and a good price!

Yoo will encounter three museums in one. A modern art museum with some temporary exhibition changing along the years, a classical and historical painting with some local painters, and geological and biological museum at the ground floor showing what you can find in and around the island. The entrance cost 4eur and you can visit all the museum in about one hour and half.

A great museum. Spectacular courtyard and architecture and impressive art. The exhibition contains many classic artworks as well as contemporary work. There is also expressionistic and abstract art exhibited, even containing two Mirós. While most of the exhibition consists of art, there also is a small but cute library and an exhibition about naves, sea biology and La Palmas birds. We had to pay no entrance fee, despite the signs outside showing a price list. I can only recommend visiting the Museo Insular de La Palma!

An interesting selection of art, natural history and artifacts in an old convent building in Santa Cruz. Worth a visit just to see the building.

Nice local museum. Beautiful cc courtyard.

The museum was a big surprise. When we arrived we where greeted by a nice lady who told us where everything was located. To our surprise we didn't have to pay to enter even though there was a price list outside. The Museum is a former Monestary so the architecture is very nice, especially the smaller courtyard. The Museum has a (for its small size) large variety of artworks ranging from religious paintings and other realistic paintings to modern artwork. We even found some hidden gems like two Miró sketches and a painting and sculpture from Günter Grass. The exhibiton on the local artist Carmen Arozena and the competition founded in here honor was definitely a highlight. The museum generally house a lot of local artists or artworks inspired by the island. Apart from the artworks the museum also has an exhibition on (local) biology with many specimens on display. There is also a room about the textile industry and traditional garments as well as a room about cosmetic history. The Museum also houses a library and has a small museums shop. 10/10 whould recommended (even if we had to pay to enter it whould have only been around 4€ so very reasonable)

I agree with previous reviewers, this really is a delight. There are a variety of thoughtfully restored/preserved items, old and new, and it really gives a sense of the island's cultural history. Lovely building and helpful staff too. Pretty good value at four euros I reckon.

Superb view over the city of Santa Cruz and surrounding area. If your going by car, leave it on the parking lot and walk past the cell cervice tower onto the very edge of the cliff. Just be careful and watch your step!

There's so many choices in La Palma...this one unfortunately is a bit too busy and there's rubbish and that - I blame us tourists obviously! It's lame that we ruin3 things. But it's a good city type view

Wonderful view from here with a rainbow above Santa Cruz de La Palma

Awesome view over Santa Cruz and all around. From there you should be able to see some Red-billed chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorac) and I even had the chance to see a Gecko (Tarentola delalandii) sunbathing :D Pretty common but nice to see for real. I came by foot from the city centre of Santa Cruz, nice walk if you're not afraid from steep/more or less narrow streets. Beautiful houses to see on the way and a couple of buses to reach the place!

Wonderful views over the sea and the hills.

Stunning views over the city. From here we drove down the 202 into the city which made for a much prettier drive down.

Good view of the capital from up here. Easy to drive to. (Slightly too easy perhaps, there were coaches of cruise trip passengers when were were there)

Nice old fort with canons, needs some information points to explain the history.

The fort stands proud on the promenade of Santa Cruz de la Palma. You are only able to climb atop of the fort, and there is no entry inside of it. Access to the roof can be accessed by either street to the side of it, and along the road behind it. There are plenty of canons as well as views out over the beach. Could do with more information.

A nice place to visit, some history information would be great. Not sure why one cannon is pointing at the airport!

Not much to it other than a little history.

Seen a lot better

(Translated by Google) Walled area built at the end of the 17th century to protect the city from attacks by pirates and privateers. You can access its interior, but only the enclosure itself is preserved. There is a parking area nearby. It's free. (Original) Recinto amurallado construido a finales del siglo XVII para proteger la ciudad de los ataques de piratas y corsarios. Se puede acceder a su interior, pero solo se conserva el recinto en sí. Hay zona para aparcar en las inmediaciones. Es gratuito.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful view of the sea and the model of Santa Maria (Original) Schöner Blick aufs Meer und das Modell der Santa Maria

Nice Fort on a hill. Awesome views of area. Bit tricky to get to by car, walking wise it's less time but you have a long upgrade to the top. Overall, worth it for the views.

I would say it's a hidden gem of the city because you don't usually see it promoted as much as it should. It's always freshly painted in pure, nuclear white, making the light of the ocean reflect incredibly on the entire place. Definitely recommend for a quick hike and adventure.

Visited here last summer when on a cruise, this was on the second trip in La Palma. If you are able to walk the hill, it is extremely worth it and offers some amazing photo opportunities. About 30 or 45 minutes will be more than enough to spend here.

Great views of the city and beautiful blue sea. Walls are very white so i guess its recently painted

Nice historical Fort on a hill. Awesome views of area. Bit tricky to get to by car, if going by car head to the very end of the beach and turn left just past the crossing lights. be careful as the turn as the turn is just after this. You enter a one way system and if you can’t park directly there just follow the road round and there is parking on the hill. To be fair you can walk to this by walking along the beach of the main high street you have a reasonable walk to the top. Overall, worth it for the views. Cheers

Best spot to have a view of the city of Santa Cruz de la Palma.

Beautiful place in the middle of nowhere high in the mountain.

What a splendid beach. Love black sands. Lovely and scenic. Plenty of spots to lie down, not many sun loungers and umbrellas that I noticed, so if planning on lying around, I'd bring your own.

Beautiful black sand beach, very clean as well. when the sea is nice you can take a swim. also lifeguards are there during the day and there is a wooden walkway on the beach for more accessibility.

🏖️ Playa de Santa Cruz de La Palma is an artificial urban beach in the capital of La Palma, Canary Islands, renowned for its striking black volcanic sand and family friendly amenities. Here’s a detailed overview based on the search results: Stretches 1,200–1,230 meters along Avenida Marítima in Santa Cruz de La Palma, with a width of 50 meters. It was inaugurated in April 2017 , replacing the historic pebble beach Caleta del Varadero . Origin : Created to restore the city’s direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, lost since 1949 due to promenade construction. Sand & Water : Composed of fine dark volcanic sand with calm swimming conditions , protected from strong currents. Facilities : Showers, toilets, sunshade/lounger rentals, and cleaning services. Sports areas for beach volleyball, football, and water activities like windsurfing/kitesurfing. Children’s play area and easy access for families. Ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and strolls along the palm lined promenade with ocean views. Cultural Sites : Adjacent to landmarks like: Castillo de Santa Catalina (16th century fort). Colorful colonial houses with traditional wooden balconies ( Balcones de la Avenida Marítima ). Naval Museum (a replica of Columbus’s ship Santa María ). Festivals : Hosts events during Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves (every 5 years) and Carnival. Getting There : Easily reachable on foot from the city center. Public buses connect to other areas like Los Llanos and the airport (7 km south). Parking : Available near the city center, with the beach a short walk away. Safety : Note potential strong currents despite generally calm waters. Best Time to Visit : Year-round mild climate; winter averages 20°C, summer peaks at 27°C. Food : Try Canarian specialties like papas arrugadas con mojo (wrinkled potatoes with sauce) or barraquito (coffee liqueur drink) at promenade cafés. Stay : Options range from seafront hotels (e.g., Hotel Holiday Time ) to boutique stays like Hotel San Telmo . 💎 In summary , Playa de Santa Cruz blends modern amenities with natural and cultural charm, making it a relaxed urban oasis perfect for families and culture enthusiasts.

Nice little black lava sand beach in the middle of town, close to cafes and restaurants. There is a shower and dressers and very few people (at least in January at 25 Celsius). Very convenient.

Beautiful, clean beach. We were here in late December and the water felt ok to go for a swim! We even witnessed several others not only braving the dip, but staying in the water for 10+ minutes

The beach has black fine sand and the waves are sometimes quite big, and just for info, I am not a fan for big strong waves.. Othen than that, perfect spot to relax and sunbathing.

Wide black sandy beach but the waves are sometimes wild. There are toilets and showers.

Beautiful little church! I respect the fact that the Catholic church loves to make individual works of art in every building, which makes them all wonderful to look at, but I don't believe that it is bringing people to God or helping people into heaven. After endless years of building and pouring money into these places,some of them taking literally 100 years to build, most of them turn into museums. That does not pour into God's kingdom. A church building should be nothing more than a meeting place that Christians can go to where they can grow as Christians by learning about God through His word so they can grow spiritually. If the money and effort put into these buildings is more artistic than practical, it is poor stewardship of the money that God has blessed the church with.

Lovely little church in the middle of La Palma. Like most churches it's lavished with gold, fancy artworks and plenty of carved statues and ornaments. Worth checking out. But like others say, Church's are slowly becoming tourist attractions rather than being used as their sole purpose.

Terrific. Never visited La Palma before and was really surprised to discover this church tucked away in a square. As ever even the smallest churches in Spain are elaborate and this one is no exception. An added bonus was a local dance took place and added to the occasion.

La palma canary's lovely weather shops do close after 12:00 noon on Sunday

Very nice looking small church. Very cool ceiling.

This beautiful church has all the features you would expect to see inside a Catholic Spanish church. Beautiful ceiling too and the opportunity to light a candle for what ever reasons you wish. Spiritual peacefulness.

It's a beautiful church set on top of all those steps. Please look up at the ceiling if you get the chance, beautiful painting up there. Well worth the visit.

Great black sand beach with good facilities and restaurant. Spent a pleasant half day here swimming, sunning, eating, resting, watching the black crabs on the rocks.

While everyone was crowding Los Cancajos, I had this huge beach all for myself. Restroom and showers are included. Next to the port where you’d find the best fish restaurants in the island.

I've never experienced sand this black like the one on this beach!!!!It was so hot that you couldn't step on on it for longer then a second or two!!if it was a little hotter I guess we could've fried an egg right there on the send!!! :) It's a vulcanic island and that is also the resaon why it's sand is so black...What an interesting experience!!! It was a beautiful day,and the water was beautiful aswell!!!

Small black sand beach next to a busy road, docks and industrial oil terminal

Its a pleasant looking beach close to the marina and harbour. There are plenty of cafe's within walking distance to grab drinks and or food. Not a typical sandy beach but none the less a beach.

Until recently this was known as "the new beach" of Santa Cruz de La Palma. As far as I know it was commissioned in the nineties. Now there is a newer and bigger beach for Santa Cruz that is better, but still can not beat the atmosphere of Bajamar. The mix between the vertical stone wall on the one side and the ocean on the other is pretty unique. You can also enjoy a first row view to the port and the visiting cruise ships. There are a couple of nice kiosks if you need a drink or a quick bite. You can get there by a short and convenient walk from Santa Cruz.

Nice walk along the promenade & a good swim all year round in the public pools by the sea

Lovely Palmerian balconies. Scattered throughout the promenade and the main street running through La Palma. Plenty of different colours and different displays of flowers. Very lovely to look at.

Perfect spot for Instagram photos

There's no way to miss it if you're in La Palma's capital city. Several classical, Canarian houses - local architecture at its finest :)

Historical and attractive buildings with pretty flower filled balconies. worth a visit if you are in the area. There are some cafes and shops here.

We visited whilst on a one day visit from a cruise ship. Interesting architecture.

Lovely walk along the front looking at the old buildings and some very good restaurants

Great balconies full of flowers, each balconies looks diffrent . A must see when you arround the area

Fantastic place! It’s definitely worth visiting! Incredible and friendly animals! Very nice staff as well!

I loved my trip to Maroparque. I came with all the family and both the kids and us adults had the greatest time! The animals are very well cared for and we were even given the opportunity to feed them. The workers of the park are great. If you are in La Palma, I 100% recommend taking the time to visit Maroparque ❤️

The parrots here made our day. Very thoughtful of this guys to take care of animals that are in the need. It take 1h30 min to see all the animals and spend some time with the birds. They do love to eat peanuts and seeds.

The place looks like it has known better days and that goes for the animals too. Some of them look stressed. I do like a good zoo that supports animals that are close to extinction and keep everything up to date. We had our doubts about this one.

Great place to spend a few hours, as it's a relatively small zoo. Buy the feed for the animals, although pay attention to which animals have which food type.

Unique and incredible experience! You get to feed the animals the different types of feed they like, and the variety is incredible. You’re even able to walk through the enclosures with them. Watch out though, the monkeys and parrots are very very friendly 😂😂🤩

We found this small rescue „zoo“ very authentic. Box of snacks is 2€, buy more peanuts 🥜 boxes as they are the most favorite from all the birds, we didn’t know that and our one box was empty was too soon) also was a fun experience to „communicate“ with the birds, although a bit scary 😅

This beach was really pretty. Flying a drone here is not possible because it is in a restricted flight zone. I run into this quite often. It seems as though all of the pretty beaches are very close to an airport or in the flight path. There are bathrooms available at this beach, and it is close to the ship port. Many rock formations and black volcanic sand.

This is a lovely beach with good facilities - toilets, showers, lockers etc. The sand is black and coarse volcanic sand. My husband and I tried snorkelling here and saw some fish. There are lots of rock pools where you can see crabs, shellfish etc.

Review number 100 🙂 i cannot believe so few reviews this beach is amazing, several nice restaurants nearby and access to a kids beach area and space for wheelchairs. Update as i had no idea there was swimming equipment and beach equipment for disabled. Great idea👍

Lovely place but it seems to be the mass tourism pick of the islands. So it looks busy even in a dead season.

Beautiful black dance beach, location is great, a 5 min drive from the capital, and due to this, the beach was very quiet without the typical hop-off-hop-on cruise 🚢 travelers.

Lovely quiet beach. Go to nearby El Pulpo for great potatoes and garlic prawns

Awesome beschikbaar, famille friendly and not to busy

Free admission, free, chilled water and exhibits by local artists. I was moved to tears when I saw paintings that local children had painted to help them make sense of the recent volcano eruption. Bless them, these pictures realised the horrors in pretty much the same way that the paintings by children in the concentration camps of WW2 that I saw in Prague’s Jewish Museum did. It’s heartbreaking to know that anyone witnessed the eruption let alone youngsters.

Must be visit just beautiful. The curador gives exellent service very knowledgeable I will return for la fiesta de los INDIANOS

Lovely building, interesting history and good use of space.

Beautiful place to visit for under an hour.

Wonderful old palace in the core of Sta. Cruz.

(Translated by Google) Impeccably maintained historic Canarian noble palace. Recently restored. Venue for public events and exhibitions. Free admission. Often open during limited hours. (Original) Palazzo nobile storico canario tenuto in modo impeccabile. Restaurato da poco. Sede di eventi pubblici e mostre. Entrata gratuita. Spesso è aperto con orario unico.

(Translated by Google) Admission is free. We found this beautiful interior courtyard with typical balconies. It's now used as a museum and conference hall. Only the courtyard is open to visitors, and it's a very beautiful and well-kept place. (Original) De acceso es gratuito. Encontramos este bonito patio interior con típicas balcones. Ahora está habilitado ahora como museo y sala de conferencias. Solo se puede visitar su patio, el cual es un lugar muy bonito y cuidado.

As someone who was here before they closed the path to Los Tilos, I must say the hikers now miss the most beautiful, calming and refreshing part of the root - down from thevlast tunnel to Los Tilos thru Centro de visitantes. Now the trail thru tunnels is very crowded, there is traffic in tunnels that makes you do acrobatics with strangers to get your way. Also imho the tunnels show how people take whatever they want from the nature, leaving the habitat without water in this case. If the path to Los Tilos was open, you'd find yourself walking down what used to be a spring or even a river, but today is lifeless and dry... As an experience I can totally recommend visiting, but of course as other people have already mentioned, it requires a solution for toilets and/or education of visitors that they cannot just leave their waste and wet wipes in the middle of the trail.

Very nice hike, not as difficult as they say. the road to get there is difficult, but the hike itself is not difficult

Best places on the whole island. This is a must see, when you are in La Palma. You need a taxi to get there, which can be either ordered in advance, or with a bit of luck, you can get at directly at the parking place. Plan one day for this area and make sure to visit Mirador Espigón Atravesado when heading down to the parking place

Beautiful hike with spectacular scenery! Highly recommended! Since there is a lot of misinformation I will share a bit about its current state (as of 23.01.2024). Before you go check the current status on La Palma's info pages as things can change quickly! The traditional path through the tunnels and then down to Los Tilos is officially closed after the tunnel section. However, the path itself is not damaged and totally intact. The only section that is really damaged is the last part of the road to the visitor center in Los Tilos (unfortunately this means that the waterfalls are not accessible). Which means there are two options. Either go through the tunnels and then return the same way back. Or go through the tunnels and hike down the "closed" path to Los Tilos (which is fine and beautiful) and an additional hour of hiking down the road to reach the main road and car park again (you will not have to pass the damaged part, as it is not on the hiking route!). In both cases you need a taxi to bring you to the starting point (casa de monte). It costs about 17,5€ per person. And like other people mentioned, the taxi is really needed. Plan about 5-6h for the whole hike. Regarding tunnel 12: yes, you will get wet (walk through water and water coming from the top), but it is also the most exciting one. Be prepared. Btw, I just took my shoes off and went bare foot through, because I didn't want them to be soaked. Worked fine. Head lamps are very useful. If you take care of your head, you'll be fine without helmet (it's not checked anywhere if you wear one). Be careful and enjoy a lot!

One of my favourite hikes. Bring a headlight and raincoat for last tunnel.

Just finished this hike starting at los Tilos and returning via Los Sauces to parked car. Absolutely fantastic a torch is a must and good hiking boots, round trip is 12.9 miles and the hike back down from Marcos is a killer on the legs. I completed in just under 5 hrs 45 mins with a few short stops.

Super nice place...amazing views. If you care only about the views don't waste time with the restaurant...just go around it and climb the little bunker

A truly wonderful museum from several points of view. The exhibits, layout and the building that houses it are all first rate. A must if you’re visiting La Palma. It has the extra attraction of being adjacent to the principal church of the island, with its marvellous rococo interior. The church has its own resident very friendly cat. The sad thing is that at the time of writing (21/9/24), it is closed. I’m told there’s a problem with the financing yet to be resolved.

Very nice museum. Great host. Ample parking. Also has a gift shop and bar restaurant. Was even open on Good Friday. Recommended.

(Translated by Google) We arrived at the museum after visiting the sanctuary. Impressive what's there, it's worth it. The rooms are very well equipped, all the information perfectly explained, which you can also expand on thanks to the young woman who greeted us at the entrance. We were very grateful that she told us details and curiosities with absolute kindness and enthusiasm, she has been lovely to us. As for the building, the coffered ceilings and wood work of the building are impressive, the relics, the fabrics of the virgin's dresses... It doesn't matter if you profess any religion or not. If you like art and culture, if you enjoy things well done, both the facilities and what is in them are worth it. (Original) Llegamos al museo después de visitar el santuario. Impresionante lo que hay allí, vale la pena. Las salas muy muy bien acondicionadas, toda la información perfectamente explicada que, además, puedes ampliar gracias a la joven que nos atendió en la entrada. Agradecimos mucho que nos contase detalles y curiosidades con absoluta amabilidad y entusiasmo, ha sido encantadora con nosotros. En cuanto al edificio, los artesonados y el trabajo en madera del edificio impresionan, las reliquias, las telas de los vestidos de la virgen... Da igual si profesas alguna religión o no. Si te gustan el arte y la cultura, si disfrutas con las cosas bien hechas, tanto las instalaciones como lo que hay en ellas lo valen.

(Translated by Google) Visit more than recommended. A very well-organized museum, it not only tries to exhibit works of art but also provides a greater understanding of the devotion to the Virgin of the Snows over time. It is worth visiting calmly due to the number of works on display and the peculiarity of some of them. (Original) Visita más que recomendada. Museo muy bien articulado, no sólo trata de exponer obras de arte sino que aporta una mayor comprensión de la devoción a la Virgen de las Nieves a través del tiempo. Vale la pena visitarlo con tranquilidad por la cantidad de obras que se exponen y lo peculiar de algunas de ellas.

(Translated by Google) I think it may be one of the best organized sacred art museums in the Canary Islands, if not the best. The works stand out for how well they are displayed. Congratulate the receptionist for her kindness and closeness. I left delighted. (Original) Creo que puede ser uno de los museos de arte sacro mejor organizados de Canarias, si no el mejor. Las obras destacan por lo bien expuestas. Felicitar a la recepcionista por su amabilidad y cercanía. Me fui encantado.

(Translated by Google) 100x100 recommended. Place to visit. (Original) Recomendable al 100x100. Lugar que hay que visitar.

(Translated by Google) The receptionist explains the visit to you and is very friendly. A curious and well-suited museum site. (Original) La recepcionista te explica la visita y es muy amable. Un sitio curioso y bien adecuado museísticamente.

Statue of a young local poet Felix Casanova. A genius by his looks and from his short history. He published poem while he was a teenager, and then died early. A true famous son of La Palma, and families sat down near him and enjoy his ...presence I think.

(Translated by Google) A very nice statue of the poet born in Santa Cruz de la Palma. Felix Francisco Casanova died in Santa Cruz de Tenerife at a very young age. (Original) Bardzo ładny posąg poety urodzonego w Santa Cruz de la Palma. Felix Francisco Casanova zmarł w Santa Cruz de Tenerife w bardzo młodym wieku.

(Translated by Google) Small monument to the poet Félix Francisco Casanova, born in this city in the 50s of the last century. (Original) Pequeño monumento al poeta Félix Francisco Casanova, nacido en esta ciudad en los años 50 del siglo pasado.

(Translated by Google) Statue tribute to the poet. (Original) Estatua homenaje al poeta.

(Translated by Google) Precious (Original) Precioso

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place, can't be missed on the list to visit (Original) Lugar muito lindo, não pode faltar na lista para visitar

Founded in 1493 by Spanish conquistador Alonso Fernández de Lugo, Santa Cruz de La Palma became a strategic Canary Islands port, attracting pirate attacks like François Le Clerc's devastating 1553 siege. This led to fortified defenses, including the still-standing Castillo de Santa Catalina. The city's wealth from sugarcane trade fostered a multicultural legacy. Flemish merchants influenced local art, seen in churches like El Salvador, while Irish trader Dionisio O'Daly pioneered Spain’s first democratic elections (1773). Architecturally, it boasts the Renaissance Plaza de España(the Canaries' finest), traditional balconied houses along Avenida Marítima, and the Barco de la Virgen (a replica Columbus ship). Its preserved historic center is a designated Cultural Asset . Living traditions define its identity: - Los Indianos Carnival : A talcum-powder battle satirizing emigrants who returned wealthy from the Americas. - Bajada de la Virgen : Every 5 years (next 2025), the island’s patron saint is paraded amid the UNESCO-recognized *Danza de los Enanos* (Dance of the Dwarfs). Despite Netflix’s 2024 drama *La Palma* depicting a fictional tsunami, the city has never faced such disaster . The real Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted recently (2021), causing property damage but no fatalities or tsunamis. Scientific consensus rejects "mega-tsunami" theories. Modern Santa Cruz transitioned from sugarcane to tourism , adding an artificial black-sand beach (2017) while retaining its historic charm in neighborhoods like San Telmo. Key Events City Founding ,1493 -Strategic Atlantic port Pirate Sack, 1553 -Boosted defenses First Elections,1773- Democratic milestone Recent Eruption, 2021-Economic damage, no tsunami Santa Cruz remains a captivating blend of pirate history, artistic heritage, and volcanic resilience—its authentic story outshining fiction.

(Translated by Google) Nice statue that represents those who participate in the Dance of the Dwarves during the patron saint festivities. (Original) Simpática estatua que representa a quienes participan en la Danza de los Enanos de las fiestas patronales.

(Translated by Google) This funny "man" with the giant hat has been standing on this square, in front of the museum, for many years. Unfortunately, the meaning is a mystery to us. It is supposed to represent a dwarf. In any case, it's a great photo opportunity. There is a kind of kiosk on the square, which is currently... (05/23/21) but is closed. There are usually always a lot of people here. Today, May 19, 2024, the kiosk is of course open and the funny “giant hat man” is still in the same place. (Original) Dieses lustige "Männchen" mit dem Riesenhut, steht auf diesem Platz, vor dem Museum schon seit vielen Jahren. Die Bedeutung ist uns leider schleierhaft. Es soll wohl einen Zwerg darstellen. Auf jeden Fall ist es aber ein großartiges Fotomotiv. Auf dem Platz steht eine Art Kiosk, welches z.Zt. (23.05.21) aber geschlossen ist. Normalerweise halten sich hier immer viele Menschen auf. Heute 19.05.24 ist das Kiosk natürlich geöffnet und das lustige "Riesehutmannchen" steht immer noch an der gleichen Stelle.

(Translated by Google) Sculpture of one of the dancers during the five-year festivities of the Descent of the Virgin of the Snows (Original) Escultura de uno de los danzantes durante las fiestas lustrales de la Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves

(Translated by Google) Endearing monument made of bronze, which represents the most important festivity of this island since 1905. Free access, located in the Plaza de la Alameda, close to the Naval Museum. (Original) Entrañable monumento fabricado en bronce, que representa la más importante festividad de esta isla desde 1905. De acceso libre, situado en la Plaza de la Alameda, en cercanía al Museo Naval.

(Translated by Google) Nice statue of the endearing character from La Bajada de la Virgen. Surrounded by a beautiful environment with the Barco de la Virgen in the background. It is essential to visit it. (Original) Simpática estatua del entrañable personaje de La Bajada de la Virgen. Rodeada de un bonito entorno con el Barco de la Virgen al fondo. Imprescindible visitarlo.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place to take a break in the shade of the trees, drink a coffee and enjoy the surroundings (Original) Einen wunderschöner Ort um Pause im Schatten der Bäume zu machen einen Kaffee zu trinken und die Umgebung zu genießen

(Translated by Google) The idea is magnificent but many characters are missing, there are very few. It seems like they started off very strong but it seems like the project has faded away. (Original) La idea es magnífica pero faltan muchos personajes, hay muy pocos. Da la impresión de que arrancaron con mucha fuerza pero parece que se ha desvanecido el proyecto.

(Translated by Google) Stars dedicated to relevant figures in science; There are very few so it seems like an unfinished project. (Original) Estrellas dedicadas a personajes relevantes de la ciencia; hay muy pocos por lo que parece un proyecto inacabado.

Good panorama, few parking place.

Nice spot- definitely worth stopping by 🥰

It’s the most usefulness viewpoint to enjoy a spectacular La Galga gorge. Regarding Greek mythology, three daughters of Titan Atlas lived at the Garden of the Hesperides. They were named Aegle, Erythia and Esperetusa. The viewpoint stone sculpture depicts an image of mother nature. Aries depicts a symbol of the sun according to the Argonauts myth. It’s a nice place to stop and take a photo. I did one in November 2017. Parking spaces available.

Beautiful place to stop & admire nature

Simply beautiful

Interesting statue and good views

Amazing view of an amazing island