La Palma
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La Palma (Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈpalma]), also San Miguel de La Palma, is the most north-westerly island of the Canary Islands, Spain. La Palma has an area of 706 km² making it the fifth largest of the seven main Canary Islands. The total population is about 86,000, of which 18,000 (2003 data) live in the capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma and about 20,000 (2004 data) in Los Llanos de Aridane.
Charts
See Canary Islands.
Weather
See Canary Islands.
Passages
Islands
See Canary Islands.
Communication
Good voice and GPRS signal.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Approaching La Palma is straightforward.
Entrance
Berthing
– port of entry || 
– harbour || 
– marina || 
– needs data ||Ports
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Playa de Puerto Naos
Playa de Puerto Naos [[La Palma#Playa de Puerto Naos|Playa de Puerto Naos]] 28°35.125'N, 017°54.700'W Amenities
See individual Ports.
Provisioning
See individual Ports.
Eating out
See individual Ports.
Transportation
- Santa Cruz de La Palma Airport (SPC IATA)
- There is a regular ferry connection to Tenerife and freight-only ferries to the other islands, to Cadiz in mainland Spain and the African coast
- Buses provide an excellent and reliable service. You can print a copy of their timetable
- Taxis can be expensive. It is better to use rented cars.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- La Palma at the Wikipedia
- La Palma at the Wikivoyage
- Canary Islands at the Wikipedia
References
See Canary Islands.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to La Palma and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos
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