Destilerias Aldea (Charco Azul)

Shopping

There are multiple markets selling fresh regional produce across La Palma, some only operate at the weekends, while others remain open all through the week. The island's highest concentration of shopping spots is found, beyond doubt, in the capital of Santa Cruz (along O'Daly Street in particular). Items worth bringing home with you include locally distilled rum, Canarian wines, cigars, organic foods, and local crafts such as jewellery and blown glass.

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Bodegas Teneguia (Fuencaliente)

La Palma is well-known for its wines, and Bodegas Teneguia is a winery, perhaps, best fit for familiarizing yourself with these. For a very modest fee, visitors will be able to sample all sorts of wines produced here, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase favourites at the adjacent store. …

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Mercadillo del Agricultor (Puntagorda)

An excellent market catering primarily to local shoppers, Mercadillo del Agricultor is one of the island's best places to purchase fresh produce, organic jams and cheeses, handicrafts and knick knacks, and even try freshly pressed sugar cane juice paired with a slice of cake or a bocadillo custom-assembled from market offerings. …

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Mercado Municipal (Santa Cruz de la Palma)

If your itinerary allows for a morning in the island's capital, do stop by this compact market, if only to sample the freshly squeezed sugarcane juice (served mojito-style with rum and lemon if you so prefer). The market sells fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, fish, and other local edibles. …

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Destilerias Aldea (Charco Azul)

Passed on through four generations, this family's rum distillery is now based in La Palma's coastal settlement of Charco Azul, nearby San Andres y Sauces. Take a guided tour of the distillery if time permits, and enjoy a tasting at the adjacent store selling the rum (prices are a …

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Calle O'Daly (Santa Cruz de la Palma)

The capital's thoroughfare is lined with shops and boutiques catering to multiple tastes, selling items ranging from clothing and accessories to locally produced alcohol and deli …

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La Molina Artesania (Santa Cruz de la Palma)

Working directly with independent Canarian craftsmen and designers, La Molina brings visitors to La Palma a chance to shop for some incredible unique designs of jewellery, art and accessories, as well as local drinks (bottled wines) and …

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Los Llanos de Argual Market (Los Llanos)

This Sunday market, lost amidst banana plantations and old Canarian buildings, is a meeting point for locals and tourists, as well as an excellent place to browse through handicrafts, jewellery, artwork, and possibly pick up some fresh produce. Catch the glass blowing workshop during your …

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Artefuego (Los Llanos de Aridane)

Artefuego is an artisan glass-blowing factory and store where craftsmen show off their skill to interested visitors - there is an open studio, one that gets frequented especially during the Los Llanos Sunday market. Stop by and pick out a figurine, colorful bowl or another one of many Artefuego's …

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