Santa Cruz de La Palma

Viewpoints and nature in Santa Cruz de La Palma

Explore the diverse landscapes surrounding Santa Cruz de La Palma, from coastal vantage points to high-altitude volcanic peaks. This selection includes the Mirador de la Concepción, which offers panoramic views of the capital from a volcanic rim, and the 2,239-meter Pico de la Nieve on the edge of the Caldera de Taburiente. The list also features significant cultural sites, such as the Benahoarite rock carvings at La Erita and the central plazas that define the city's urban character.

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Plaza de la Constitución

Public square located near the seafront and the historic Barco de la Virgen naval museum.

B

Mirador de la Concepción

Situated on the rim of the Caldereta volcano, this vantage point offers panoramic views of Santa Cruz de La Palma, the harbor, and the islands of Tenerife and La Gomera.

C

Mirador de los Gomeros

Coastal viewpoint offering vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and the silhouette of La Gomera island.

D

Mirador de Calcina

Roadside viewpoint overlooking the eastern coastline and the southern outskirts of the capital.

E

Mirador Barranco del Carmen

Located at the northern entrance of the city, providing views over the Barranco del Carmen ravine and the ocean.

F

Plaza Bediesta

Local urban square in the upper residential districts of the city.

G

La Erita

Archaeological site featuring ancient rock carvings created by the Benahoarites, the island's indigenous inhabitants.

H

Montaña de Tenagua

Volcanic peak offering views over the northern coastline and the municipality of Puntallana.

I

Pico de la Nieve

High-altitude summit reaching 2,239 meters, located on the rim of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park.

J

Pico de La Sabina

Mountain peak situated along the high ridges of the island's central range.

K

Virgen de las Nieves

Sports facility and grass field located near the Real Santuario de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves.

L

Escuchadero

Mountain peak located along the central mountain ridge of La Palma.

M

Pico Ovejas

Elevation in the central highlands providing views across the island's eastern slopes.

N

Pico Corralejo

Mountain peak within the central ridge system of the island.

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