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domingo, 18 de agosto de 2013

Santa Cruz de la Palma

The port of Santa Cruz de la Palma can accommodate large ships like Queen Mary 2 or Liberty of the Seas, who have visited the island.The port is next to the city, Santa Cruz de la Palma, and it is one of those ports passengers appreciate, because we don't have to spend money in shuttle services .Santa Cruz de la Palma is a small town with about 15,000 inhabitants

OFFICIAL TOURS: This stop is usually short. The company will offer small tours (4 hours maximum) like panoramic views of Santa Cruz de la Palma, a view of Caldera de Taburiente from la Cumbrecita or Quad and bike tours .

ALTERNATIVES: In the terminal we can find a car rental company (CICAR) at low prices. We can rent a car an visit the island on our own, but it is advisable to book before arriving at La Palma. 
For example , you could take a route from the port, visit the Virgen de las Nieves Sanctuary, go to La Cumbrecita and take some photos from La Caldera de Taburiente and finish the tour in Fuencaliente, area of volcanoes.
Another alternative would be to go to the Roque de los Muchachos, one of the best astrophysical observatories worldwide but this will take a Little longer.
If you don't want to rent a car you can walk through the city. It is advisable to go along Calle Real (O'Daly ) and stop at the Bodeguita del Medio and drink a Mojito (Alvarez Abreu 58 ), then go to Plaza de España and finish the visit near the old boat in Avenida de las Nieves. If it's warm summer day and ask for an han made ice cream called "San Telmo" (local production). You can find them in kioks

WHERE TO EAT : In Santa Cruz de la Palma , a good choice is La Bodeguita del Medio.
If we took a car, the best place to find local food is the Chipi Chipi, on the road to Las Nieves, but you have to get there early
If we are in the area of ​​the Llanos and headed to Fuencaliente, on the road we can fin Bodegon Tamanca, a restaurant with in an old winery .


SHOPPING: On the main Street you can find some shops and Handcrafts
LOCAL FESTIVITIES : La Palma has two main festivals


THE DESCENT OF VIRGEN DE LAS NIEVES. Every five years local people take the image from las Nieves to Santa Cruz and there is a dance with local Dwarfs, a show full of magic and much secrecy.
THE INDIANOS . It is the particular celebration of Carnival in Palma. The revive the days of the return of migrants to their homeland, where tradition dictates wear white clothing

 

 

2 comentarios:

  1. Pentru servicii ireprosabile de inchirieri auto Bucuresti optati pentru compania noastra , de asemenea suntem cei mai buni si pe partea de inchirieri auto Otopeni.

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  2. Pentru servicii ireprosabile de inchirieri auto Bucuresti optati pentru compania noastra , de asemenea suntem cei mai buni si pe partea de inchirieri auto Otopeni.

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