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The Castillo de La Virgen crowns the cliff above the Barranco de Las Nieves, on the northern edge of the old town of Santa Cruz de La Palma. It was never a working military fort. It grew out of the town festival, and its battlements are the stage for the Dialogue between the Castle and the Ship during the Bajada de la Virgen. The rest of the time it serves as a quiet balcony over the rooftops, the harbour and the Atlantic.

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Castillo de La Virgen

The Castillo de La Virgen crowns the cliff above the Barranco de Las Nieves, on the northern edge of the old town of Santa Cruz de La Palma. It was never a working military fort. It grew out of the town festival, and its battlements are the stage for the Dialogue between the Castle and the Ship during the Bajada de la Virgen. The rest of the time it serves as a quiet balcony over the rooftops, the harbour and the Atlantic.

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Fred. Olsen Express, oficina y terminal de embarque en La Palma

On the Avenida Marítima in Santa Cruz de La Palma, the Terminal Marítima houses the Fred. Olsen Express ticket desk and boarding point on the island: passengers buy their passage, board and drive their car onto the ship here. The sea link with Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife, leaves from this quay, as does the route that carries on with one call to Gran Canaria, both worked by the Benchijigua Express and the Bencomo Express.

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Fred. Olsen Express, oficina y terminal de embarque en La Palma

On the Avenida Marítima in Santa Cruz de La Palma, the Terminal Marítima houses the Fred. Olsen Express ticket desk and boarding point on the island: passengers buy their passage, board and drive their car onto the ship here. The sea link with Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife, leaves from this quay, as does the route that carries on with one call to Gran Canaria, both worked by the Benchijigua Express and the Bencomo Express.

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Mercado municipal de Santa Cruz de La Palma

The municipal food market of Santa Cruz de La Palma stands on Avenida El Puente, on the site of the former hospital and house of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, founded in 1514. The present building was designed in 1886 by the local master Felipe de Paz Pérez along classical lines. Inside, island produce is sold: dried fruit, seasonal fruit and vegetables, pulses and cereals, mojos, sweets, cheeses and wines of the La Palma designation of origin.

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Mercado municipal de Santa Cruz de La Palma

The municipal food market of Santa Cruz de La Palma stands on Avenida El Puente, on the site of the former hospital and house of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, founded in 1514. The present building was designed in 1886 by the local master Felipe de Paz Pérez along classical lines. Inside, island produce is sold: dried fruit, seasonal fruit and vegetables, pulses and cereals, mojos, sweets, cheeses and wines of the La Palma designation of origin.

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Real Santuario de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves

Marian sanctuary above Santa Cruz de La Palma, home to the island's patron saint and heart of the famous Bajada de la Virgen.

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Real Santuario de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves

Marian sanctuary above Santa Cruz de La Palma, home to the island's patron saint and heart of the famous Bajada de la Virgen.

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Museo Insular de La Palma

Island museum in a former Franciscan convent, spanning natural history, art and ethnography.

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Museo Insular de La Palma

Island museum in a former Franciscan convent, spanning natural history, art and ethnography.

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Restaurante Chipi-Chipi

La Palma classic of charcoal-grilled meats, open since 1960.

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Restaurante Chipi-Chipi

La Palma classic of charcoal-grilled meats, open since 1960.

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Restaurante Enriclai

Tiny restaurant with a daily market-based menu; booking recommended.

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Restaurante Enriclai

Tiny restaurant with a daily market-based menu; booking recommended.

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Mirador Astronómico Pico de la Nieve (Sendero PR LP 3)

Astronomical viewpoint and summit on the rim of the Caldera de Taburiente, a stargazing point of La Palma's Starlight Reserve.

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Mirador Astronómico Pico de la Nieve (Sendero PR LP 3)

Astronomical viewpoint and summit on the rim of the Caldera de Taburiente, a stargazing point of La Palma's Starlight Reserve.

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Museo Naval - Barco de la Virgen

Naval museum housed in a replica of Columbus's ship Santa María, devoted to La Palma's maritime history.

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Museo Naval - Barco de la Virgen

Naval museum housed in a replica of Columbus's ship Santa María, devoted to La Palma's maritime history.

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Farmacia Lcda. Carmen Yelitza Hernández Pérez

Pharmacy on Calle O'Daly, in the historic centre of Santa Cruz de La Palma.

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Farmacia Lcda. Carmen Yelitza Hernández Pérez

Pharmacy on Calle O'Daly, in the historic centre of Santa Cruz de La Palma.

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Mantenimiento y Limpieza La Palma S.L.

Cleaning and maintenance company for homes, offices and communities on La Palma.

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Mantenimiento y Limpieza La Palma S.L.

Cleaning and maintenance company for homes, offices and communities on La Palma.

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La Haciendita del Carmen

A family ecofinca in Santa Cruz de La Palma with 100% organic production, guided agrotourism routes and pick-your-own vegetables.

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La Haciendita del Carmen

A family ecofinca in Santa Cruz de La Palma with 100% organic production, guided agrotourism routes and pick-your-own vegetables.

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Iglesia de El Salvador

The Renaissance-Mudejar mother church of Santa Cruz de La Palma, founded around 1500 on the Plaza de España, at the heart of the old town.

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Iglesia de El Salvador

The Renaissance-Mudejar mother church of Santa Cruz de La Palma, founded around 1500 on the Plaza de España, at the heart of the old town.

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La Canela CoWorking

La Palma's first coworking, in Santa Cruz, with work zones, meeting rooms and a roof garden.

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La Canela CoWorking

La Palma's first coworking, in Santa Cruz, with work zones, meeting rooms and a roof garden.

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