Santa Cruz de La Palma Free Tour

Explore the enchanting heart of Santa Cruz de La Palma on a captivating free tour through the historic centre of this picturesque capital of the Isla Bonita, the northwestern gem of the Canary Islands.

Description

At the indicated time we'll start this free tour of Santa Cruz de La Palma at the crossroads between Calle Anselmo Pérez de Brito and Plaza Vandale. Are you ready to get to know the city?

Firstly, we'll see the monument dedicated to the musicians of The Divines. Then, we'll stroll down Calle Real and Calle O'Daly, dedicated to one of the most illustrious Irish natives to settle on the island.

We'll enter the El Salvador Church, where we'll find flamenco tapestries from the 16th century. Once we arrive at Plaza de España, we'll admire the façade of the City Hall, which was the first city hall to be constituted democratically and by popular suffrage.

We'll continue by walking along Calle Anselmo Pérez de Brito to see the typical Canarian balconies. Afterwards, we'll visit the Cruz del Tercero, a monument commemorating the conquest of the island.

The next stop will be at Plaza de la Alameda, where we'll see the Monumento al Enano, related to one of La Palma's popular celebrations, along with a reproduction of a galleon called Barco de la Virgen, which houses the Naval Museum.

Finally, we'll stop at Santa Catalina de Alejandría Castle, one of the main forts in La Palma. After 2 hours together, we'll conclude the tour in front of the castle.