Santa Cruz Old Town Life History Low Cost Walking Tour

Discover how the Atlantic and the port shaped Santa Cruz de La Palma into a prosperous maritime city connected with Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Nitrato de Chile Mural Admire this historic Art Deco tiled advertisement, a reminder of La Palma's agricultural past and its close relationship between farming and maritime trade.

Calle O'Daly – Calle Real Walk along the historic commercial backbone of the city, lined with traditional façades, wooden balconies, hidden courtyards and old shops.

Félix Francisco Casanova Monument Meet one of La Palma's most remarkable young writers through his bronze sculpture, celebrating poetry, literature, youth and the island's cultural life.

Farmacia del Puente Discover a historic pharmacy dating from 1910, remembered for its traditional character and religious mosaics dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian.

Historic Canarian Mansion & Courtyard Explore traditional Palmeran architecture with volcanic stone, carved wood, balconies and courtyards reflecting Portuguese craftsmanship and Atlantic influences.

Casa Massieu Tello de Eslava Enter a beautifully restored historic mansion with elegant wooden galleries, traditional courtyards and remarkable Canary pine heartwood known locally as tea.

Plaza de España Discover one of the finest Renaissance ensembles in the Canary Islands, where the church, Town Hall, fountain and historic monuments form the city's monumental heart.

Church of El Salvador Step inside this historic church to admire its Renaissance heritage, impressive artworks and magnificent 16th-century polychrome Mudéjar wooden ceiling.

Santa Cruz de La Palma Town Hall Admire one of the Canary Islands' finest Renaissance civic façades, decorated with imperial symbols, classical imagery and a rich humanist iconographic programme.

Father Manuel Díaz Monument & Renaissance Fountain Discover the story of the beloved Father Díaz and a 16th-century fountain surrounded by legends, local traditions and the city's long struggle for civic freedoms.

Real Nuevo Club Náutico – Casa Fierro See this historic social institution founded in 1904, housed in Casa Fierro and linked to King Alfonso XIII's memorable visit to La Palma in 1906.

The Casino Observe an elegant historic social building whose carved stone and decorative façade recall the clubs where the city's elite once gathered for music and conversation.

Placeta de Borrero Experience one of the city's charming little squares, a traditional meeting place where locals gather, chat and enjoy the relaxed rhythm of everyday Palmeran life.

Avenida Marítima Balconies Admire Santa Cruz's iconic wooden balconies, featuring several traditional styles and revealing how the historic houses once interacted directly with the Atlantic Ocean.

El Plus del Fumador – Palmeran Cigar Tradition Learn about La Palma's handmade cigar tradition and its deep connection with Cuba, migration and the craftsmanship brought home by returning Palmeran emigrants.

San Francisco Historic Quarter Discover the former Franciscan convent area and the tradition of decorated crosses, closely linked to the city's name and the annual May 3 Festival of the Cross.

Plaza de la Alameda Stroll through this 19th-century square with its two-storey music kiosk, Indian laurels and araucarias, a peaceful reminder of La Palma's Atlantic connections.

Barco de la Virgen & Naval Museum See the symbolic ship inspired by the Santa María, home to the Naval Museum and a key landmark of the famous five-yearly Bajada de la Virgen festivities.

Royal Castle of Santa Catalina Finish at this volcanic-stone fortress, built to defend Santa Cruz from corsairs and pirates after centuries of attacks on this wealthy Atlantic port.