La Lonja Restaurante
La Lonja Restaurante
La Lonja Restaurante (Av. Marítima 55, Santa Cruz de la Palma) – this restaurant brims with history, since it’s a one-time resident from the end of the 18th century (complete with fine wood and a rustic balcony). Both local and international dishes are served here along with tasty desserts like Dulce de Limón.
Hacienda San Jorge
Hacienda San Jorge
Hacienda San Jorge (Playa de Los Cancajos 22, Breña Baja, Santa Cruz de la Palma) – this restaurant is located within a resort of the same name. Along with the local dishes served here, patrons come here for the relaxing atmosphere and charming surroundings (including a view of the shore).
El Pulpo
El Pulpo
El Pulpo (Playa de Los Cancajos 10, Breña Baja) – this is a simple, budget-friendly hillside eatery by the water (located on the east side of the island, and close to the airport) that serves a variety of local meals and cold drinks. There is both indoor and outdoor dining. As the restaurant’s name suggests, seafood is its specialty.
Chipi Chipi
Chipi Chipi
Chipi Chipi (Calle Juan Mayor 42, Santa Cruz de la Palma) – this restaurant, one of Santa Cruz’s most popular, already distinguishes itself with its unique designer décor. Aside from that, the meals served heavily tilt toward carnivore-friendly fare (with pork, chicken, veal, and beef options all BBQed). This restaurant is popular with the locals on a Saturday night, so advanced booking is recommended.
Casa Tey
Casa Tey
Casa Tey (Álvarez de Abreu 57, Santa Cruz de la Palma) – this is a charming small restaurant that serves local dishes, tapas, and sandwiches – all housed within an 18th century building and the site of the first “Los Indianos Festival”.
Casa Goyo
Casa Goyo
Casa Goyo (Camino El Limito Lodero 120, Villa de Mazo) – this is one of the typical local restaurants on the island (complete with an ocean view). Seafood is one of this restaurant’s strong points (ranging from calamari to shrimp and fresh fish). There are also potatoes with mojo sauce, cooked cheese with mojo sauce, along with local dessert delicacies.
Casa Asterio
Casa Asterio
Casa Asterio (entre San Juan de Puntallana y los Sauces, Calle del Posito, 1 Puntanella, Santa Cruz de la Palma) — for those interested in local (Palmerian) cuisine, this restaurants serves an assortment of such items, like “queso frito” (fried goat cheese), “papas arrugadas con mojo” (potatoes), ” carne de cabra” (goat meat) and the traditional “cerno a la brasa” (grilled pork meat). A local dessert specialty — “bienmesabe con helado” (with almonds and vanilla ice-cream) – is also served here.
Bodegas Tamanca
Bodegas Tamanca
Bodegas Tamanca (Carr. Fuencaliente – Calle Las Manchas, San Nicólas) – this restaurant’s exterior stands out, since it looks like (and may very well be) a wine warehouse. It is reputed to be located inside a cave, and for that reason is bigger than it appears to be. Unlike other restaurants on the island (which revels in seafood), this is a carnivore’s paradise – serving roast cuts of beef, pork – including sausages, ribs, etc. For simpler snack-like dishes, there is always Serrano ham and cheeses. Obviously, aside from the meals, there’s a large selection of local and imported wines.
BUS
AUTOBUS
BUS – the city of Santa Cruz de la Palma is small enough to get around by foot or short taxi ride. There is a bus (guagua) that runs down one of the town’s major avenues (Av. Marítima) (fares start at €1.50 – depending on the distance). One other bus line that runs through this city is “Transportes Insular La Palma” (which transport locals & visitors to other parts of the island). Rates & times vary. See their website for details: www.tilp.es
TAXI
TAXI
TAXI – there are numerous private taxi outfits that provide service on the island of La Palma. Fares vary, so it’s best to negotiate with the driver before going anywhere (especially if one is going from La Palma to other parts of the island. Typical fares are: La Palma – Los Cancajos: between €7 and €9; La Palma – Puerto Naos: between €45 and €48.
These are some of the taxi services that cover La Palma.
Parada de Taxis: +34 922 181 396
Radio Tax La Palma: +34 922 40 35 40
Radio Taxi San Miguel: +34 922 416 070
Taxi Breña Alta: +34 922 43 72 28
Taxi La Palma: +34 634 59 96 40
Taxi Los Cancajos: +34 922 44 08 25
Taxi Santa Cruz de la Palma: +34 696 45 59 11
Taxi Tours La Palma: +34 609 46 32 61
