About Santa Cruz de la Palma
The charming capital city of La Palma, featuring colorful colonial architecture, wooden balconies, and a beautiful historic center along the waterfront.
Quick Facts
Population
16,000
Area (km²)
43 km²
Sunny Days/Year
320 days
Beaches
4
Best Season
Year-round
Avg. Temperature
20°C
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Daylight, UV and air quality in Santa Cruz de la Palma
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 05:59
- Sunset
- 18:12
- Golden hour
- 17:41
- Blue hour
- 18:35
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
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Where to stay in Santa Cruz de la Palma
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Santa Cruz de la Palma, from our partner Stay22.
Top Attractions
Calle Real
Charming main street lined with traditional Canarian balconied houses, boutiques, and cafés.
Book ticketsIglesia del Salvador
Beautiful 16th-century church featuring a stunning Mudéjar-style coffered ceiling.
Book ticketsMuseo Naval
Maritime museum housed in a replica of Columbus Santa Maria ship, documenting island history.
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Things to do in Santa Cruz de la Palma
Tours and activities in Santa Cruz de la Palma, from our partner GetYourGuide.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit La Palma is from April to June and September to October. Known as 'La Isla Bonita' (The Beautiful Island), La Palma offers lush green landscapes, ancient laurel forests, and dramatic volcanic scenery. These months provide perfect conditions for hiking the Caldera de Taburiente and stargazing at the Roque de los Muchachos observatory.
Climate Overview
La Palma has a subtropical oceanic climate with the most rainfall of all Canary Islands, creating its lush laurel forests. The island's high altitude creates distinct climate zones, from coastal warmth to cool mountain peaks. Temperatures range from 15-26°C. The 2021 Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption created new landscapes to explore.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 20° | 14° | 50 |
February | 20° | 14° | 45 |
March | 21° | 14° | 35 |
April | 22° | 15° | 20 |
May | 23° | 16° | 10 |
June | 25° | 18° | 5 |
July | 27° | 20° | 0 |
August | 28° | 21° | 5 |
September | 27° | 20° | 15 |
October | 25° | 18° | 35 |
November | 23° | 16° | 55 |
December | 21° | 15° | 60 |
Weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma
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