Historical Tour City of Santa Cruz de La Palma
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About the Activity
Santa Cruz de La Palma, capital of the island, has been declared in its entirety as an Asset of Cultural Interest with the category of Complex Historical-Artistic. It is a place worth visiting for its colonial style. Its streets cobbled streets, stately houses with interior patios, charming squares and wooden balconies adorned with flowers. Its O'Daly Street and Anselmo Pérez Brito Street and O'Daly Street (Street Real) form the two main areas that we will pass through to complete our tour. Commercial and historical nerve center of the Capital2 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Tickets are free
If you wish to enter the Naval Museum at the end of the Tour, the price will be €4.
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Plaza de Vandale
Calle Vandale, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, 38700Located on an old site where the
Captain Jacques de Brier. When the
The City Council acquired the site and named it
Vandale in homage to the famous lineage of origin
Flemish.
Its paving stands out, made of callao, pebbles or
rounded edges from the coast of the
Island. The botany, with its flamboyant trees, famous
in the world for its characteristic foliage and flowers
orange-red in color.
In the center, the only Lo Divino Monument in
Spain, bronze work, in homage to the
Christmas string and voice groups that
early morning run through the 9 nights prior to
Christmas Easter5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Santa Cruz de la Palma
Santa Cruz de la Palma, SpainFirst Democratic City Council in Spain
elected by universal suffrage.
Built in 1567 after a fire that
destroyed part of the City in 1953, its
2-story façade is the best example of
Civil Renaissance architecture of the Canary Islands.
The spectacular mural stands out in the hollow of the
staircase, work of master Cossío.
Of its Heritage, the Royal Banner of
the Island of La Palma, as well as a seat of
17th century country wood and portraits
of the Catholic Monarchs.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Plaza De Espana
Calle Real, Plaza de España, Santa Cruz de la Palma, SpainConsidered the best style set
Renaissance of the Canary Islands. He has used both
religious events, as a meeting point between
citizens to Plaza Mayor.
Open to the most commercial street, it houses
properties of great beauty such as the House
Monteverde, 17th century, Casa Lorenzo, century
XVIII. Also, the Public Fountain, from 1588, the
Church and Bell Tower El Salvador.
Center of the Plaza presided over by the Monument
to Father Manuel Díaz, a key figure in politics,
education, culture and charity at the beginning of the
XIX century.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Iglesia Matriz de El Salvador
Plaza de Espana 3, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, 38700Place of worship where one of
the most important legacies of art
flamenco of the world.
Founded in the year 1500, it consists of 3 naves
separated from each other, by half arches
point and Mudejar style roof which
It gives it an arabesque air. With countless
art pieces, gothic elements,
renaissance and baroque of extreme beauty15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Headquarters of the Research Society,
old family mansion
Massieu-Sotomayor with interesting
decorations, highlighting the living room
Mudejar style, the room where they met
the Masons of the Island, current
disseminator of philanthropy, symbology and
philosophy that attracted numerous lodges
during the 19th and 20th centuries.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Plaza La Alameda
Plaza La Alameda, Avineda Las Nieves, Santa Cruz de la Palma, SpainConceived in the second third of the 19th century as
place of recreation and public leisure, is populated
by Indian laurels and araucarias originating from the
Argentine and Chilean Patagonia through 2 lengths
side hallways designed for walking.
In the center, it presides over the La Alameda Kiosk,
octagonal floor plan and arabesque columns, stand out
its sash windows and its windows with
colored borders.
Dating from 1893, it commemorates the IV Centennial
of the founding of the capital.
On May 3, 1493, Captain General
Alonso de Lugo fulfilled the tradition of
nail a wooden cross to the shore of the
Barranco celebrating a mass in
success of the Castilian campaign.
The Cross is decorated with flowers every 3
May.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMuseo Naval - Barco de la Virgen(Pass By)
Av. de Las Nieves, La Alameda Square, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, 38700Located next to the Castle of the Virgin, to
representation of the Dialogue every 5 years between the Nave
and said Castle. Its promoters, descendants of
sailors, shipbuilders and collectors of
maritime objects, they took as an example the Nao
Santa María, which Columbus took to America.
Its interior houses the Naval Museum, with materials
of various genres that portray maritime life
local (maps, marine charts, ship models
built in the city's shipyards).
End of the tour, you will be able to access the museum
upon payment therein.View Location7
Ancient defensive system composed of
several bastions, walls and portals
access to the city from the north and south. In
its entrance, a curvilinear pediment
topped with the coat of arms of the Kings
Catholics.
With a quadrangular plant and tips of
diamond in its four corners, in 1951
It was declared a Historical Monument
Artistic by Decree fortress from the
which repels the attacks of pirates and
French and English privateers (patapalo,
LeClercq...).10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Corner between Plaza Vandale and Administration Nº1 of Lotteries. There will be a flag marking the starting point. It is difficult to park in the capital. We recommend taking bus 500 or leaving your car in the El Puente ParkingView Location
End point
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End point of the Tour.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Madrid time to receive 100% refund.
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