Explore the centre of Santa Cruz de la Palma among historic buildings, shops and streets that slope down towards the port. Hotel San Telmo is in this urban area, in a restored 17th-century building with a traditional courtyard. The Centro de Interpretación de la Bajada de la Virgen is 70 m away; Iglesia de Santo Domingo is 90 m away and Circo de Marte is 140 m away. The Mercado Municipal de Santa Cruz de La Palma, 350 m away, makes a good stop along the way, while the Balcones típicos are 490 m away.
Santa Cruz de La Palma Beach is 450 m away and Estación Marítima, the ferry terminal, is 470 m away; Muelle de Santa Cruz de La Palma is 590 m away. La Palma Airport is 5 km away, so you can arrange the journey to the centre by road. The area makes it easy to combine city walks with time on the coast and ferry connections from the port.
For a cultural visit, Museo Insular de Bellas Artes, Ciencias Naturales y Etnografía is 730 m away, and Castillo de Santa Catalina is 810 m away. If you’d like to visit other beaches, Playa de Bajamar is 1.1 km away and Playa de Los Cancajos is 3.1 km away. La Palma’s mild climate lets you plan walks and outdoor visits for much of the year; in the warmer months, you can combine the centre and its historic buildings with time by the sea.
Bajada de la Virgen Interpretation Centre
— Cultural venue dedicated to one of La Palma’s best-known celebrations.
70 m
Church of Santo Domingo
— Historic church in the centre, beside traditional streets and buildings.
90 m
Santa Cruz de La Palma Municipal Market
— Local market where you can discover local produce and the everyday atmosphere of the city.
350 m
Santa Cruz de La Palma
— Stretch of urban coastline where you can walk by the sea and enjoy the sun.
450 m
Maritime Station
— Port terminal for ferry connections from Santa Cruz de la Palma.
470 m
Santa Catalina Castle
— Historic coastal fortification associated with the defence of the port.
810 m