Santa Cruz de La Palma is a municipality located in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is the capital of La Palma, one of the seven main islands of the archipelago. It is located in the north-east of the island, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
Santa Cruz de La Palma is a beautiful city, with a great variety of attractions for tourists. It has a long and rich history, which can be seen in its architecture, monuments and cultural activities. The city was founded in the 16th century by the Spanish conquistadors, who established a military garrison and a port.
The city has a pleasant climate, with mild temperatures throughout the year and a lot of sunshine. Its beaches are beautiful and popular, and the city is known for its excellent seafood. There are also numerous parks and gardens, as well as other attractions such as the Santa Cruz de La Palma Castle, the Church of San Francisco, and the Santa Cruz de La Palma Aquarium.
Santa Cruz de La Palma is also known for its historical events. In the 19th century, the city was the site of the Battle of Santa Cruz de La Palma, one of the major battles of the Spanish-American War. It was also the site of the signing of the Treaty of La Palma in 1855, which ended the war.
Santa Cruz de La Palma is an important city in the Canary Islands and in Spain. It is a great place to visit and explore, with a rich cultural heritage and a beautiful natural environment.
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Spring (March - May): Spring in Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild and pleasant, with temperatures between 16 and 22 degrees Celsius (60-72F). Rainfall is low, but there are occasional showers. Summer (June - August): Summer in Santa Cruz de La Palma is warm and sunny, with temperatures between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius (72-82F). Rainfall is low, but there are occasional showers. Autumn (September - November): Autumn in Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild and pleasant, with temperatures between 16 and 22 degrees Celsius (60-72F). Rainfall is low, but there are occasional showers. Winter (December - February): Winter in Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild and pleasant, with temperatures between 10 and 16 degrees Celsius (50-60F). Rainfall is low, but there are occasional showers.
Our weather forecast for Santa Cruz de La Palma helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun. 18th 2026 Jun. 18th 2026 | max: 20.2 °C min: 17.2 °C |
21.2 m/s 20.2 m/s |
36.2 % 22.0 m |
82.7 % 1,020 hPa |
07:13:15 21:11:25 |
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| Jun. 19th 2026 Jun. 19th 2026 | max: 20.8 °C min: 17.1 °C |
21.6 m/s 21.2 m/s |
60.9 % 22.0 m |
76.2 % 1,019 hPa |
07:13:25 21:11:40 |
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| Jun. 20th 2026 Jun. 20th 2026 | max: 21.2 °C min: 17.3 °C |
16.9 m/s 17.3 m/s |
18.4 % 24.1 m |
73.7 % 1,019 hPa |
07:13:36 21:11:54 |
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| Jun. 21st 2026 Jun. 21st 2026 | max: 21.1 °C min: 17.9 °C |
19.8 m/s 20.5 m/s |
8.5 % 21.6 m |
80.1 % 1,021 hPa |
07:13:49 21:12:07 |
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| Jun. 22nd 2026 Jun. 22nd 2026 | max: 20.1 °C min: 17.7 °C |
22.3 m/s 29.9 m/s |
28.5 % 15.6 m |
83.6 % 1,021 hPa |
07:14:02 21:12:19 |
|
| Jun. 23rd 2026 Jun. 23rd 2026 | max: 19.9 °C min: 17.2 °C |
27.0 m/s 29.6 m/s |
37.9 % 17.9 m |
85.5 % 1,020 hPa |
07:14:17 21:12:30 |
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| Jun. 24th 2026 Jun. 24th 2026 | max: 21.0 °C min: 16.7 °C |
24.8 m/s 27.7 m/s |
22.4 % 17.7 m |
82.3 % 1,017 hPa |
07:14:32 21:12:39 |
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| Jun. 25th 2026 Jun. 25th 2026 | max: 21.2 °C min: 17.2 °C |
24.1 m/s 23.4 m/s |
19.7 % 17.9 m |
79.7 % 1,017 hPa |
07:14:49 21:12:48 |
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| Jun. 26th 2026 Jun. 26th 2026 | max: 22.5 °C min: 18.5 °C |
18.1 m/s 20.9 m/s |
10.3 % 18.9 m |
77.7 % 1,018 hPa |
07:15:06 21:12:55 |
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| Jun. 27th 2026 Jun. 27th 2026 | max: 21.6 °C min: 18.8 °C |
19.8 m/s 19.8 m/s |
8.1 % 20.4 m |
80.1 % 1,020 hPa |
07:15:25 21:13:01 |
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| Jun. 28th 2026 Jun. 28th 2026 | max: 20.9 °C min: 17.8 °C |
23.4 m/s 25.3 m/s |
22.8 % 20.1 m |
85.0 % 1,023 hPa |
07:15:45 21:13:05 |
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| Jun. 29th 2026 Jun. 29th 2026 | max: 19.8 °C min: 17.5 °C |
24.8 m/s 28.4 m/s |
46.0 % 18.7 m |
85.8 % 1,022 hPa |
07:16:05 21:13:08 |
Would you like to travel to Santa Cruz de La Palma on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma.
| Date | Ship | Passaengers (min - max) | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29th 2026 Saturday, 29th of Aug. 2026 | MS Allura | 1218 - 1469 | 01:00 pm | 09:00 pm | |
| Sep. 10th 2026 Thursday, 10th of Sep. 2026 | SH Diana | 209 | 12:00 pm | 07:00 pm | |
| Oct. 8th 2026 Thursday, 8th of Oct. 2026 | MS Nieuw Statendam | 2666 - 3214 | 10:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Oct. 22nd 2026 Thursday, 22nd of Oct. 2026 | MS Amadea | 508 - 624 | 01:00 pm | 11:00 pm | |
| Oct. 23rd 2026 Friday, 23rd of Oct. 2026 | LE LAPEROUSE | 184 - 264 | 12:00 pm | 07:00 pm | |
| Oct. 24th 2026 Saturday, 24th of Oct. 2026 | HANSEATIC spirit | 199 - 230 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 24th 2026 Saturday, 24th of Oct. 2026 | Mein Schiff 6 | 2534 - 2700 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 27th 2026 Tuesday, 27th of Oct. 2026 | MS Europa 2 | 516 | 08:00 am | 11:30 pm | |
| Oct. 29th 2026 Thursday, 29th of Oct. 2026 | AIDAprima | 3286 - 3400 | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Oct. 29th 2026 Thursday, 29th of Oct. 2026 | LE LAPEROUSE | 184 - 264 | 05:30 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Nov. 8th 2026 Sunday, 8th of Nov. 2026 | AIDAprima | 3286 - 3400 | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Nov. 9th 2026 Monday, 9th of Nov. 2026 | Mein Schiff 7 | 2534 - 2894 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Nov. 11th 2026 Wednesday, 11th of Nov. 2026 | Mein Schiff Relax | 3890 - 3984 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 11th 2026 Wednesday, 11th of Nov. 2026 | Vasco da Gama | 1260 - 1512 | 09:30 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Nov. 13th 2026 Friday, 13th of Nov. 2026 | MS Insignia | 698 - 803 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 13th 2026 Friday, 13th of Nov. 2026 | Norwegian Star | 2348 - 2813 | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Nov. 14th 2026 Saturday, 14th of Nov. 2026 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 184 - 264 | 02:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
| Nov. 15th 2026 Sunday, 15th of Nov. 2026 | AIDAperla | 3286 - 3400 | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Nov. 16th 2026 Monday, 16th of Nov. 2026 | Mein Schiff Relax | 3890 - 3984 | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Nov. 20th 2026 Friday, 20th of Nov. 2026 | MS Europa | 408 | 12:00 pm | 10:00 pm | |
| Nov. 22nd 2026 Sunday, 22nd of Nov. 2026 | MS Amera | 835 | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Nov. 23rd 2026 Monday, 23rd of Nov. 2026 | AIDAblu | 2192 - 2500 | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Nov. 26th 2026 Thursday, 26th of Nov. 2026 | Silver Spirit | 608 - 648 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Nov. 28th 2026 Saturday, 28th of Nov. 2026 | Seven Seas Navigator | 490 - 557 | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Nov. 29th 2026 Sunday, 29th of Nov. 2026 | AIDAprima | 3286 - 3400 | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Nov. 30th 2026 Monday, 30th of Nov. 2026 | Mein Schiff Relax | 3890 - 3984 | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Dec. 1st 2026 Tuesday, 1st of Dec. 2026 | AIDAblu | 2192 - 2500 | 01:00 am | 07:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Dec. 1st 2026 Tuesday, 1st of Dec. 2026 | LE CHAMPLAIN | 184 - 264 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 7th 2026 Monday, 7th of Dec. 2026 | AIDAblu | 2192 - 2500 | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Dec. 8th 2026 Tuesday, 8th of Dec. 2026 | AIDAcosma | 5400 - 6600 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Dec. 11th 2026 Friday, 11th of Dec. 2026 | MS Artania | 1188 - 1260 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 12th 2026 Saturday, 12th of Dec. 2026 | MSC Fantasia | 3274 - 3929 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 14th 2026 Monday, 14th of Dec. 2026 | Mein Schiff Relax | 3890 - 3984 | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Dec. 15th 2026 Tuesday, 15th of Dec. 2026 | Mein Schiff 7 | 2534 - 2894 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 18th 2026 Friday, 18th of Dec. 2026 | MS Sirena | 698 - 803 | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Dec. 19th 2026 Saturday, 19th of Dec. 2026 | MSC Fantasia | 3274 - 3929 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 22nd 2026 Tuesday, 22nd of Dec. 2026 | AIDAcosma | 5400 - 6600 | 10:30 am | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Dec. 24th 2026 Thursday, 24th of Dec. 2026 | MS Artania | 1188 - 1260 | 07:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| Dec. 26th 2026 Saturday, 26th of Dec. 2026 | MSC Fantasia | 3274 - 3929 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 28th 2026 Monday, 28th of Dec. 2026 | AIDAluna | 2050 - 2500 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Dec. 28th 2026 Monday, 28th of Dec. 2026 | Mein Schiff Relax | 3890 - 3984 | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Dec. 29th 2026 Tuesday, 29th of Dec. 2026 | AIDAblu | 2192 - 2500 | 01:00 am | 07:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Jan. 9th 2027 Saturday, 9th of Jan. 2027 | MSC Fantasia | 3274 - 3929 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jan. 10th 2027 Sunday, 10th of Jan. 2027 | Costa Pacifica | 3014 - 3780 | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Jan. 10th 2027 Sunday, 10th of Jan. 2027 | Mein Schiff Flow | 3984 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jan. 11th 2027 Monday, 11th of Jan. 2027 | Mein Schiff Relax | 3890 - 3984 | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Jan. 12th 2027 Tuesday, 12th of Jan. 2027 | Mein Schiff 7 | 2534 - 2894 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jan. 13th 2027 Wednesday, 13th of Jan. 2027 | LE CHAMPLAIN | 184 - 264 | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
| Jan. 16th 2027 Saturday, 16th of Jan. 2027 | Costa Smeralda | 5282 - 6554 | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
| Jan. 16th 2027 Saturday, 16th of Jan. 2027 | MSC Fantasia | 3274 - 3929 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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