Trip to the village of Tazacorte

Tazacorte has the only museum in Europe devoted to the banana, a fruit that has earned the Protected Geographical Indication classification. But this village on the north-western coast of La Palma is more than an immense sea of banana plantations. Its foundational heart, the Charco neighbourhood, contains heritage of great historical and artistic value, as is demonstrated by its 16th and 17th-century manor houses. A trip to this beautiful village will leave a pleasant aftertaste in the mouth of even the most demanding cruise passenger. On foot, the distance from the port can be covered in approximately 25 minutes.

A village with history among banana trees

The beaches of Tazacorte witnessed the first disembarkation of the Castilian conquerors in the late 15th century - in fact, the first church to be built on La Palma stands here, and is devoted to Saint Michael the Archangel. In the shade of the pergola in Plaza de España, you can let your imagination run wild around these historical facts, as you admire the decorative mosaics brought in from Seville. And after a break and a rest, take the coastal walk, which leads to the abrupt shoreline of Tazacorte.

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Sustainability

- Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
- Use the waste- paper baskets and, insofar as possible, separate and place your recycling waste in the appropriate containers.
- Do not throw any waste or other objects into the sea.
- Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
- Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
- In natural spaces and at viewpoints, do not leave the trail or the spaces designated for people to be in.
- Respect and look after the area's historic and cultural heritage, along with the public furniture and items for visitors, such as information panels or telescopes and binoculars.