Top Things to do in La Palma
What to do and see in La Palma, Canary Islands: The Best Museums
La Palma is a pristine paradise, set against a backdrop of volcanic landscape. Perhaps the best way to experience La Palma’s rugged beauty is a hike through the Caldera de Taburiente National Park or the narrow gorges of Los Tilos. The cool waters of natural swimming hole Charco Azul beckon on a steamy day. The dark sands of Playa Nueva are great for sunbathing and cat naps.
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1. Parque Arqueologico Tendal
2. Observatorium Roque de Los Muchachos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By JABDover - Dover, United Kingdom
A visit to the international observatory at the Roque de Los Muchachos is a must. The scenery is amazing, and I would also recommend a tour of one of the telescopes; this can be booked through the company Ad Astra La Palma for a very reasonable cost of €9 per person (not including transport). Our tour guide, Sheila Crosby, was excellent, and has written a most interesting book on the subject. If you want to extend your astronomical experience, you could also book a night-time stargazing tour through the same company or through Astro La Palma. Until the new visitor centre is opened, make sure you take a packed lunch with you to the Roque de Los Muchachos as there are no facilities.
3. Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
4. Telescopio Nazionale Galileo
5. Museo de la Seda las Hilanderas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By K8886OWsusanc - London, United Kingdom
On a beautiful island, find the quiet village of El Paso with its bold murals. Then step back into the cottage industry of silk weaving, to discover that this delicate, painstaking work is thriving! Our guide, Vincente, took us on tour from Santa Cruz. The drive was stunning and the ladies spinning delicate threads from the silk worms were mesmerising. This small and quiet display also houses beautiful finished garments through history. Designer, Manolo Blahnik, a resident of the island, brings it bang up to date. The rainbow colours were just beautiful to see. Refreshingly there was no gift shop.
6. La Bajada Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
A unique sensorial experience to relive the most emblematic celebration on the Canary Islands. Learn about the Dance of the Dwarfs, the Minuet, the Pandorga and experience an unforgettable festival first-hand.
7. Museo de Interpretacion del Gofio (MIGO)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By cm1840 - Brussels, Belgium
Very intresting and passionate explanation about the history of La Palma and Gofio. Ivan is a great story teller. You ask a question and he will explain a lot.
8. Galeria Garcia de Diego
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
The gallery will present a great challenge for creation for the island of La Palma. An opportunity to enjoy and contemplate works by artists of different generations and trends. A gallery ”house” which will have an area of 300 m2 where young as well as established domestic and foreign artists are welcome. A project led by Vicente Garcia de Diego and coordinated by Ana Brigida.
9. Parque Cultural La Zarza
10. Museo Naval - Barco de la Virgen
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 193 reviews
Come and see an incredible reproduction of a 15th century caravel in the heart of the old city. Learn about the Atlantic adventures of an island that was one of the three most important ports of the Spanish Empire in the 16th century. A renovated, modern museum with singular historic artefacts and interesting interactive elements.
Reviewed By Karl046 - Vienna, Austria
Modern Museum of two floors inside a replica of Santa Maria- explaining the triangular trade with the Caribbean and Europe, the international flair of Santa Cruz, and importance in WW II
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