Silversea Luxury Cruises A SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA (Canary Islands)

Depart towards Tasacorte while enjoying the mix of different landscapes of the island and views to the sea to then embark on a 4-hour boat adventure which will take place at noon or sunset for a better appreciation of the sunlight changing and interacting with the reflection of the ocean. Navigate the cliffs of La Palma and see closer than ever the wonderful marine fauna of the island of La Palma.

And what better than navigating with a fresh tapas menu, welcome cava glass, barbecue grilled chicken and nonalcoholic drinks. This tour also includes a stop for a bath (depending on sea conditions) and then visit the northwest coast of the island of La Palma where you will be able to see Poris Candelaria, sea inlet that forms a hollow of large dimensions on whose sides are numerous caves, that according to the meteorological conditions you can get more or less close to the main entrance.

In the excursion we will keep an eye to find and see cetaceans out in the wild, always done with respect.

Then return to the ship.

Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include:

Dolphins

Sperm whales

La Palma cliffs

Poris Candelaria cave

Depart from the port to Los Cancajos for an introductory briefing of the bikes and get the gear, water and energy bar. Start riding towards Santa Cruz, see the local market from outside, and visit some of the most iconic historical attractions such as the Spain square, El Salvador church, the town hall and the balcony houses of the city by foot. Get back to the bicycle and continue towards Las Nieves Church for a visit and have a 15-minute break where you'll get served coffee.

The road to cycle will show how amazing the island is by projecting the different contrasts going on the road while being surrounded by green trees, mountains and sea.

The next stop will be the La Concepción viewpoint, where a view of the entire city of Santa Cruz will be under your feet. Visit the legendary twin dragon trees, which are the oldest dragon trees of La Palma that reach a total height of about 15 meters. They are considered twin trees because their treetops are entangled. It is said, that long ago two brothers loved the same girl. As she could not decide, the two brothers fought each other. They both died in the fight and the girl swore to never belong to anyone but to the memories of the two brothers. So, she decided to plant two dragon trees at the place of the fight, where she would water them with her pitcher as she felt the same love and compassion for both ensuring that the memory of the two brothers would last forever.

End the trip with a stop at the Breña Mountain viewpoint from where we will return to Los Cancajos to enjoy a coffee or tea, cookies, biscuit or a homemade cake. Then get transferred back to the ship.

Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include:

Santa Cruz de La Palma

Las Nieves church

La Concepción viewpoint

Twin dragon trees

La Breña mountain viewpoint

Spain Square

El Salvador church

Town Hall

Balcony houses

At the foot of Fuencaliente we find San Antonio volcano which is about 3000 years old. From here you will have beautiful panoramic views of the southern coast of La Palma and the route of the volcanos in the surroundings.

The track starts next to the crater of San Antonio and goes through an arid landscape of volcanic scoria and dunes of black sand until the Teneguía Volcano, which was the last volcano to erupt in Spain. At the end of the tour, next to the lighthouse, spend some time to visit the only traditional salt pans of the Canaries.

Finish in Puntalarga, one of the biggest beaches in Fuencaliente where you'll eat in the open-air area of Cenachero restaurant one of the best meat paella of the region accompanied with local wine. All these right before returning to the ship.

Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include:

San Antonio volcano

Teneguía volcano

Puntalarga

This excursion will take you through the Old Quarter of Santa Cruz, which is accessed through stairs and steep streets, in order to visit the Interpretation Center of La Bajada, where it is recreated with special charm the best numbers of Fiestas Lustrales (five-yearly parties). Continue visiting the historic center where the best incarnation of Canarian architecture can be found, to finish at the Naval Museum, which houses Barco de la Virgen (Virgin's ship), an unusual caravel moored to the ravine that serves as a channel for our route. Here, enjoy a visit to a reproduction of a caravel of the fifteenth century, with an excellent collection of pieces that recreate the unique maritime history of this city, as testified by its impressive built heritage.

After reaching the two hours walking, take the bus in order to border the city and enjoy the landscape of forests that have made La Palma the green island, towards the highest point of the route, the Sanctuary of Las Nieves where the Museum-Camarín de la Virgen will be visited. After visiting the museum, delight with a snack of local products at Bar Parrilla Las Nieves before returning to the ship.

Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include:

Naval Museum

De Las Nieves Sanctuary

Camarín Museum

De La Bajada Center

Santa Cruz Old Quarter

Postoffice building

Explore La Palma Island at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discoverLa Palma Island at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore La Palma Island at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover La Palma Island at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore La Palma Island during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van, and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover La Palma Island at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore La Palma Island at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover La Palma Island at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

We start our hike at 1000m and overlooking the Aridane Valley, a fertile agricultural valley where banana cultivation stands out, always descending gently down, first through old volcanic fields, and then through pine trees areas before we find the spectacular and unusual lava flow from San Juan volcano which has a scientific interest eminently geological and it increases due to its biological importance as it houses a peculiar fauna of invertebrate forms very adapted to hypogeal (underground) life.

After a short break near the lava flow, we continue down until we reach Tamanca winery, nestled in an artificial cave surrounded by vineyards where the good wine rest is accompanied by some traditional Canarian dishes.

Stop at the Bodega, where plenty of wine and local food will be waiting for the guests and then return to the ship.

Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include:

Aridane Valley

San Juan volcano

Tamanca winery