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Passport / Visa

The guide was updated: 2024-09-17

Spain can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

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Airport

Airport

The island's airport is located 8km away from the capital and serves multiple international destinations. There is a public bus connecting the airport to the island's capital Santa Cruz de La Palma and the tourist area of Los Cancajos. Buses run every half hour from approximately 7am to 10pm daily. Pre-arranged transfers, car rentals or taxis may be necessary to reach destinations elsewhere on the island.

Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Spain can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Ferry

Ferry

La Palma can be reached by ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which takes between 5 and 8 hours, depending on the ferry operator. There is usually an option to add-on a private cabin at extra cost. The two main companies operating this route are Transmediterranea and Fred Olsen Express.

Best Time to Visit La Palma

Best Time to Visit La Palma

May through October are normally pleasant and rain-free; temperatures rarely become uncomfortably hot even during peak months of July and August.

Public Transport

Public Transport

There is a bus service that connects Santa Cruz de La Palma to several destinations across the island, including Los Llanos de Aridane. A detailed route map (with pricing) is provided on the Transportes Insular web page. Cash to the driver is the primary payment method, along with Bono Cards sold at some tourist offices and bus stations. Bus stops located along Avenida Maritima and at Plaza Constitucion.

Taxi

Taxi

Taxis are a reliable yet pricey way of getting around La Palma. The fares are, however, strictly regulated, so there is no need to worry about being overcharged. Taxi La Palma +34 686 55 38 68

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

There are multiple pharmacies spread across the island. Farmacia del Puente 4 Calle Anselmo Pérez de Brito, Santa Cruz de la Palma +34 922 41 20 09

Post

Post

There are post offices in most larger settlements. Correos 2 Plaza de la Constitucion, Santa Cruz de la Palma +34 922 41 17 02

Telephone

Telephone

Electricity

Electricity

Europlug, 220-240 Volts

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