La Palma Cruises

Naturural beauty

The island is known for its stunning landscapes, including lush forests, volcanic terrain, and dramatic cliffs. The Caldera de Taburiente National Park offers breathtaking views and hiking opportunities.

Discover the ancient laurels, waterfalls and ravines of the Los Tilos Forest before enjoying a coastal walk or take a tour around La Palmas breath-taking landscapes, including the Aridane Valley and the Cumbre Nueva hills.

Charming villages

The island is dotted with picturesque villages like Santa Cruz and Los Llanos, where you can explore local culture, architecture, and cuisine.

Culture and traditions

La Palma hosts various festivals throughout the year, offering a glimpse into the island’s rich cultural heritage, from traditional music to local cuisine. You could also immerse yourself in the island’s traditional practices, with trips to a silk museum to watch the 500-year-old weaving process, before heading to a former sugar estate.

Beaches

La Palma boasts beautiful beaches, both sandy and rocky. Playa de Los Cancajos and Puerto is a popular spot for sunbathing and swimming.

Stargazing

La Palma is recognized as one of the best places in the world for stargazing, thanks to its clear skies and low light pollution. The Roque de los Muchachos Observatory is a prime spot for astronomers.

La Hacienda and Silk Museum

Sit back and relax on this exclusive tour. First, visit a silk museum, the only place in Europe still weaving using a traditional 500-year-old process.

Next, visit the Hacienda de Abajo, a former 17th-century sugar estate. Enjoy fruit punch before touring the rooms filled with art treasures, then enter the gardens to enjoy tea and snacks.

Los Tilos forest and coastal walk

Join a guided walk through Los Tilos Forest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve home to a profusion of ferns, trees and other indigenous species. You’ll follow a mile-long trail through ancient laurels, lime trees and giant ferns. Emerge and finish by walking along a beautiful stretch of coast to San Andres y Sauces.

Off the beaten track adventure

See some of the amazing volcanic landscapes around La Palma on this adventure excursion. This includes going off road to see the Aridane Valley, Caldera del Taburiente and the Cumbre Nueva hills. Pause for a picnic, then drive on to the town of Fuencaliente, and the San Antonio and Teneguia volcanoes.

Santa Cruz by Open Top Minibus

Head onto the Santuario Virgen de Las Nieves, located in the highest part of the town and one of the most popular shrines in the capital. Inside the small, whitewashed church, you’ll find the island’s most sacred icon, the Virgin Mary of the Snows - the patron saint of the island.

Continue to the Barco de la Virgen in the main town of Santa Cruz de la Palma, a replica of Columbus’ Santa Maria. Take a guided walk to discover the streets and squares including Plaza Alameda, Plaza San Francisco, and Placeta Borrero. Admire the two-storey Renaissance-style Town Hall and the 17th century church Iglesia del Salvador before reboarding the bus to return to your ship.