Gastronomy
One of the best restaurants in northern La Palma
- Restaurant El Bernegal in Garafia
Restaurant El Bernegal in Garafia
Canarian, Vegetarian and international cuisine
Speciality Solomillo Bernaisa, great salads
38787 Santo Domingo de Garafia
Phone +34 922 400480
Opening hours: 12.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m on Fridays and Saturdays also from 7.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays.
Our favourite restaurant
- Restaurante Azul - El Castillo
Restaurant Azul in El Castillo
Small restaurant with spectacular views and excellent cuisine.
Menus change every 14 days, table reservation absolutely necessary
38788 El Castillo
Phone +34 922 400660
Opening hours saturday and sunday from 2.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m.
Closed from Monday to Friday.
Also warmly recommended
- Restaurant Jardin De Los Naranjos in Puntagorda
Restaurant Jardin de los Naranjos in Puntagorda
Canarian, vegetarian and international dishes from our own organic farms
38789 Puntagorda
Phone +34 922 493382
Opening hours Tue to Fri 1.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m and 6.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m
Sat, Sun and holidays 12.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m
Monday closed.
Sea food
Restaurant Playa Mont in Tazacorte
Fish, seafood, Canarian and international dishes.
Speciality Chocos, grilled young octopus, lots of great fish dishes
38779 Puerto de Tazacorte
Phone +34 922 480443
Opening hours 12.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m and 6.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m
Closed on Thursday
Latino
- Restaurant Los Braseros
Restaurant Los Braseros in Santa Cruz
Canarian and South American dishes.
Puchero Canario and Chuleton de Cerdo speciality. Canarian stew and pork chops, meat served on small barbecue grills.
38700 Santa Cruz de La Palma
Phone +34 922 414360
Opening hours Mon, Wed, Thu and Sun 10.00 a. m. to 6.00 p. m.
Fri and Sat 10.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m and 8.30 p.m to 11.00 p.m.
Tuesday closed
Points of Interest
Glass Studio Artefuego in Argual
Since 2003, two master glassmakers have been running a glass workshop in Argual near Los Llanos, where unique beautiful and creative treasures are created.
Plaza Sotomayor 2938760 Los Llanos de Aridane / Argual
Phone +34 699 745153
www.artefuego.com
Opening hours 10.00 a.m to 2.00 p.m.
Sunday demonstrations on the stove parallel to the Argual flea market.
Closed on Thursday.
Ship Museum in Santa Cruz de La Palma
- Ship Museum Santa Maria
In the replica of the Santa Maria caravel with Columbus 1492 has discovered America, is hosted the Maritime ship museum with old navigation devices, nautical charts and ship models.
Plaza de La Alameda38700 Santa Cruz de La Palma
Phone +34 922 416550
Opening hours Mon to Thu 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri 9.30 a.m. to 2.00 o'clock. In the summer Mon to Fri 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Farmers market in Puntagorda
The market offers regional products and handicrafts.
Market hall in PuntagordaDistrict El Fayal
Opening hours Saturday 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. and
Sunday 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Traditional Festivals
Carnival at La Palma
If you haven't been to the sardine funeral at least once in your life, you have no idea what carnival can be like. The festivities, which will not be over on Ash Wednesday, roar under Caribbean and South American music through the streets, which are coloured white by the talcum powder. Don't wonder about anything, it's just as well, it's closing and the mood is constantly boiling. To protect yourself against the dust, wear glasses and dive into the crowd.
Bajada de la Virgen De Las Nieves
The Bajada is the most famous island festival and takes place only every 5 years from June to August. The festival dates back to an event of 1676, when, after a long drought, the statue of the Virgin Mary, the patron saint of the island, was carried in a procession from her place in the chapel down to the capital Santa Cruz to ask for her help. Today, on the last Sunday in June, the statue with its throne is still carried down from the chapel of Las Nieves to the church of El Salvador, a district of Santa Cruz. Several weeks of festive activities begin with processions, nightly lantern runs, music and dancing events.
The highlight of the festival is the dwarf dance "Danza de los Enanos", where children in medieval costumes dance in the light of torches and lanterns.
Almond Blossom Festival in Puntagorda
- The Almond Blossom is Celebrated into the Morning
Every year at the end of January or on the first weekend in February, depending on the status of the almond blossom, the famous almond flower festival takes place in Puntagorda. Visitors from all parts of the island and the neighbouring islands then celebrate a weekend of local music and a glittering party until the early morning hours.
Book Tips
"Walks on La Palma" Rother Hiking Guide
50 Selected walks along the coasts and mountains of Isla Bonita
By Annette und Klaus Wolfperger, Bergverlag Rother
ISBN-10: 3763342249
ISBN-13: 978-3763342242
Language: German
"Tanausu the Last King of the Canary Islands" Novel
Description of the events of the conquest of Benahoares in 1493, the struggle of the indigenous people against the invaders and the defeat and capture of Tanausu. The fascinating culture of the ancient Canarians is then doomed.
By Harald Braem,
Piper Verlag (currently out of print)
ISBN-10: 3492117848
ISBN-13: 978-3492117845
Language: German
oder: Zech Verlag
ISBN-10: 84-933108-0-8
ISBN-13: 978-84-933108-0-6
Language: German
"Yet another Goddamn Day in Paradise"
Fun and entertaining things from the palmeric cosmos. The typical island characteristics of the inhabitants of La Palma are here properly drawn through the cacao.
By Harald Körtke, Konkursbuch Verlag
ISBN : 3-88769-032X
Language: German
