Discover the cultural richness of La Palma: ancestral festivals, museums that preserve centuries of history, and artisan traditions that live on to this day.
Bajada de la Virgen Festivals
Every five years, La Palma transforms into a stage of dance, theatre and tradition. The Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves is the island's most iconic festival, declared of National Tourist Interest.
The colonial architecture of Santa Cruz
Strolling through the streets of Santa Cruz de La Palma is like travelling back to the 16th century. Carved wooden balconies, colourful facades, and a history that speaks of trade, pirates and the splendour of the Canary Islands.
La Palma craftsmanship: the art of silk
La Palma is the only place in Europe where the tradition of artisan silk-making is still alive. In El Paso, the spinners continue a legacy dating back to the 16th century.
The Dance of the Dwarves: icon of La Palma
Born in the 17th century, the Dance of the Dwarves is the most beloved act of the lustral festivals. Figures with enormous hats and tiny bodies dance to the rhythm of a polka in a tradition that thrills both locals and visitors alike.
The petroglyphs of La Zarza and La Zarcita
In the heart of northern La Palma, spirals and geometric shapes carved into rock over 2,000 years ago hold the secrets of the Benahoaritas. The La Zarza Archaeological Park is a window into the island's pre-Hispanic culture.