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La Palma travel advice
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La Palma travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to La Palma with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| La Palma - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 4.5 hours |
| Time difference | UK +0 hours |
| Language(s) | Spanish |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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La Palma weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  16 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  8 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  20 |
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The La Palma weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Santa Cruz de la Palma.
La Palma travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting La Palma from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for La Palma - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for La Palma - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for La Palma - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for La Palma - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for La Palma - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for La Palma - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around La Palma.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
La Palma travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to La Palma with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for La Palma - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for La Palma - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in La Palma - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in La Palma, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
La Palma covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in La Palma with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for La Palma - Ministry of Health, Spain
- Coronavirus timeline in La Palma - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to La Palma - Canary Islands Tourism
La Palma travel features
Do you want to learn more about La Palma? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in La Palma.
La Palma FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to La Palma including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Spain?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Spain. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to La Palma from the UK?
The flight time to La Palma from the UK is typically 4.5 hours.
Flights to La Palma
What is the time difference between La Palma and the UK?
The time difference between La Palma and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in La Palma?
The main language spoken in La Palma is Spanish.
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What is the currency in La Palma?
The currency in La Palma is the Euro (EUR).
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Which plugs are used in La Palma?
La Palma uses electrical plug type C (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in La Palma?
They drive on the right side of the road in La Palma.
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