What to do and see in La Palma, Canary Islands: The Best Museums

December 1, 2021 Hector Krause

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.
Restaurants in La Palma

1. Parque Arqueologico Tendal

Ctra. LP1 Km. 19 - Camino de San Juan, 38729, San Andres y Sauces, La Palma Spain +34 639 98 38 79 https://www.facebook.com/parqueeltendal/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Parque Arqueologico Tendal

2. Observatorium Roque de Los Muchachos

Ctra. al Roque de Los Muchachos, 38788, La Palma Spain +34 922 40 55 00 [email protected] http://www.iac.es/eno.php?op1=2&lang=en
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

Observatorium Roque de Los Muchachos

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

Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos Apartado de Correos 50, Breña Baja, 38712, La Palma Spain +34 922 40 55 00 [email protected] http://www.iac.es/eno.php?op1=2
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias

4. Telescopio Nazionale Galileo

Roque de Los Muchachos Astronomical Observatory, 38787, Garafia, La Palma Spain +34 922 40 55 35 http://www.tng.iac.es/
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Telescopio Nazionale Galileo

5. Museo de la Seda las Hilanderas

Calle Manuel Tano 4, 38750 El Paso, La Palma Spain +34 922 48 56 31 [email protected] http://www.lashilanderaselpaso.com
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4.5 based on 53 reviews

Museo de la Seda las Hilanderas

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

Calle Virgen de La Luz 13 Santo Domingo Square, 38700 Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Spain +34 922 41 63 04 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

La Bajada Visitor Information Centre

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)

Calle El Polvillo Las Tricias, 38788, Garafia, La Palma Spain +34 636 12 88 54 http://www.garafia.es/museo-de-interpretacion-del-gofio/
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Museo de Interpretacion del Gofio (MIGO)

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

Calle Real, 48, 38760, Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma Spain +34 922 46 04 16 [email protected] http://www.galeriagarciadediego.com
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Galeria Garcia de Diego

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

San Antonio, s/n, Garafia, La Palma Spain +34 922 69 50 05 http://www.lapalma.es/recursos/lugar-interes-parque-cultural-la-zarza
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4.0 based on 105 reviews

Parque Cultural La Zarza

10. Museo Naval - Barco de la Virgen

Av. de Las Nieves La Alameda Square, 38700 Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Spain +34 922 41 17 87 [email protected] http://www.museonavallapalma.com
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4.0 based on 193 reviews

Museo Naval - Barco de la Virgen

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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