Where to eat on La Palma, from tapas bars to guachinches

As at August 2026 (updated regularly)

La Palma has developed its own cuisine, shaped by the island’s isolation: ‚papas arrugadas‘ made from small, salt-cured potatoes, fresh tuna from the Atlantic and the local ‚Almogrote‘ – a strong cheese paste that has a different level of spiciness on this green island than elsewhere. The culinary scene ranges from simple tapas bars in Santa Cruz to guachinchen in the vineyards of the north, where home-made dishes are served at the T

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