Must-see attractions in La Palma

  • Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Luz

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    Head southwest on Calle Virgen de la Luz for a look at the simple 17th-century facade of the modest Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Luz, one of several…

  • Castillo de Santa Catalina

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    At the northern end of the seafront, the Castillo de Santa Catalina was one of several forts built in the 17th century to fend off pirate raids. Named…

  • Ayuntamiento

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    Wander north along Calle O’Daly and you’ll come to the irregularly shaped, palm-shaded Plaza de España, to the south of which sits the grand and imposing…

  • Playa de Bajamar

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    This black-sand beach to the south of town actually belongs to Breña Baja, but it's commonly associated with the capital. There's a lifeguard on duty in…

  • Palacio de Salazar

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    This handsome 17th-century, late-Renaissance palace is on your left soon after you enter the street from Plaza Constitución. It's home to a government-run…

  • Castillo de la Virgen

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    This modest 17th-century castle is more like a simple fortress that was built as a defence against piracy. The castle looks out over lovely views of the…

  • Ermita de San Sebastián

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    This small and tranquil chapel, centrally located in the Plaza de San Sebastián behind the Iglesia de San Salvador, is generally closed to the public.

  • Mercado

    La Palma

    This popular farmers market also sells arts and crafts. It's in the same building as the tourist office.

  • Playa del Faro

    La Palma

    Scattered with a few boats, this south-facing black-sand beach is slung out right by the lighthouse.

  • Ermita de San José

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    A simple whitewashed 17th-century chapel that gives the name to the street on which it stands.

  • Mercado

    La Palma

    Produce, handicrafts and textiles are sold at this weekend market.