Apart from being a major port it was also one of the biggest wharfs. Today, Santa Cruz has a population of 18,000 and a modest port, but there are ancient buildings in the main streets in the inner city which still remind us the old times. The climate of La Palma is very variable, depending on the area. Once over this height, in the winter time the thermometer descends as we go up, reaching even below 0 degrees Celsius in the highest parts of the island. You can find further information on geology, climate, geography and history of the island of La Palmat at this address .
Lovely photos are also available.
Feb 17, 1998.