This spacious, comfortable and well appointed hotel Parador de La Palma is situated in a quiet rural location above the historic capital of Santa Cruz and boasts spectacular panoramic views of both the wide expanse of the Atlantic and the mountains of La Palma. In accordance with the philosophy of the Parador Hotels, the hotel complex has been carefully planned taking into account both the landscape and ecological factors and including traditional canary stylish elements.

Typical canary elements, such as the glazing on the balcony at the entrance of the hotel, adds a personal charm to the buildings.

Above: Terracotta roof tiles cover the traditional hipped roofs and are finished with double tiled edging.

The individual building elements have been deliberately fashioned to evoke the appearance of a structure that has developed naturally. In keeping with tradition is the typical canary timber window framing.

Above: High glass doors open the restaurant onto the large outside terrace and the garden. Across the lawns the guest has a magnificent view of the Atlantic with the coastal region and Santa Cruz and - on clear days - as far as the Teide, Spain's highest mountain on the neighbouring island of Tenerife.

Typical canary timber-work: covered arbour with wooden columns (above), open connecting staircase (below)

All rooms in the accommodation wings of the Parador have high glass doors which lead onto spacious balconies. These show typical canary timber-work and are furnished with high quality wooden furniture. From here the guest enjoys a fantastic view across the garden and the large swimming pool, the diversity of La Palma's landscape and the Atlantic.

Above: in the foreground the two story Edeficio Salmon, in the background the three storied Edeficio Rosa.

Above: View of Santa Cruz and the north-eastern coastal region of La Palma as seen from the balcony

The guest rooms of the hotel are to be found in three accommodation wings which are placed behind each other and so positioned that all the rooms have a view of the ocean. Fronting the complex is the Edeficio Blanco, behind the Edeficio Salmon and then the three storied Edeficio Rosa completing the ensemble.

Numerable varieties of plants which are endemic to the island can be found in the beautiful gardens which not only offer a profusion of flowers but plenty of room to play.

Above: "The White house", the two story Edeficio Blanco.

At the foot of the hotel lies one of La Palma's finest palm groves. Luxuriously renovated manor houses bear witness to past and present prosperity of the region.

The tastefully appointed lounge with its comfortable armchairs, tempts its guests to read and relax.

The lovely restaurant, with its high glass doors opening onto the garden and the restaurant terrace, has a superbly crafted timber roof which makes for a pleasing and cosy ambience. In following the principles of the Parador Hotels, the restaurant offers carefully selected local dishes, mixed and combined with Spanish and French recipes. On offer are regional, Spanish and international wines.
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Left and below: A wooden floor and ceiling in the large lounge, together with the superb and partly antique furnishings, make for an elegant and very individual charm.

Above: comfortable wicker furniture in the shade on the patio

A patio is used in a true traditional sense as a meeting-place and for relaxation. Such is the patio of the Parador de la Palma with its wide, shade spending canopies and a large variety of tropical-like plants growing around a gently splashing fountain at its centre.


Below: the patio fountain

The rooms are very tastefully decorated and furnished using only the best materials. Decorations are both discreet and individual. Beautiful textiles, wooden floors and simple marble tiling make for a stylish ambience.

The bathrooms include bathtubs

Each room has either a double bed or twin single beds, a large built in wardrobe, a small seating arrangement with a table, TV, telephone, a safe and a furnished balcony.