- Must visit
Museo Insular de La Palma
Island museum in a former convent, covering La Palma’s archaeology, natural history, art and local culture.
Ferries from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Santa Cruz de La Palma run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 30m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £71 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 11:30, the last at 15:00. The fastest ferry covers the 129 nautical miles (239 km) distance in 8h 30m. Ferries from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Santa Cruz de La Palma are available to foot passengers.

Distance 129 nautical miles (239 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Fastest ferry 8h 30m |
First ferry 11:30 |
Last ferry 15:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Island museum in a former convent, covering La Palma’s archaeology, natural history, art and local culture.
Maritime museum housed in a ship-shaped building, presenting naval history, navigation and the island’s Atlantic links.
Museum in a traditional house exploring local textile production, including silk weaving and historic tools.
The town’s emblematic seafront avenue, lined with colourful wooden balconies and ideal for an easy historic stroll.
Elegant central square framed by civic and religious buildings, a practical starting point for exploring the old quarter.
Historic pedestrian street with colonial façades, local shops and direct access to several of the town’s main sights.
Papas arrugadas are small potatoes boiled in very salty water and served wrinkled, usually with mojo. They are a Canary Islands staple eaten across La Palma.
Mojo rojo is a traditional Canarian sauce of peppers, garlic, oil and spices. It is central to local cooking and commonly served with potatoes, fish and meat.
Gofio escaldado is a thick savoury preparation of toasted grain flour mixed with stock. It is a historic island food linked to everyday Canarian cooking.
Established dining room serving refined Canarian and Spanish cooking with seafood and meat options in an elegant central atmosphere.
Traditional Canarian restaurant known for local dishes, seafood and island wines in a relaxed setting near the seafront.
Casual and popular spot for tapas, local plates and drinks, suitable for trying regional flavours in the old town.
Moderate for Spain: hotels vary by season, meals are reasonable, and local buses are affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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