Monumento a El Enano — Attraction in Santa Cruz de la Palma

Founded in 1493 by Spanish conquistador Alonso Fernández de Lugo, Santa Cruz de La Palma became a strategic Canary Islands port, attracting pirate attacks like François Le Clerc's devastating 1553 siege. This led to fortified defenses, including the still-standing Castillo de Santa Catalina. The city's wealth from sugarcane trade fostered a multicultural legacy. Flemish merchants influenced local art, seen in churches like El Salvador, while Irish trader Dionisio O'Daly pioneered Spain’s first democratic elections (1773). Architecturally, it boasts the Renaissance Plaza de España(the Canaries' finest), traditional balconied houses along Avenida Marítima, and the Barco de la Virgen (a replica Columbus ship). Its preserved historic center is a designated Cultural Asset .

Living traditions define its identity: Los Indianos Carnival : A talcum-powder battle satirizing emigrants who returned wealthy from the Americas. Bajada de la Virgen : Every 5 years (next 2025), the island’s patron saint is paraded amid the UNESCO-recognized Danza de los Enanos (Dance of the Dwarfs).

Despite Netflix’s 2024 drama La Palma depicting a fictional tsunami, the city has never faced such disaster . The real Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted recently (2021), causing property damage but no fatalities or tsunamis. Scientific consensus rejects "mega-tsunami" theories.

Modern Santa Cruz transitioned from sugarcane to tourism , adding an artificial black-sand beach (2017) while retaining its historic charm in neighborhoods like San Telmo. Key Events City Founding ,1493 -Strategic Atlantic port Pirate Sack, 1553 -Boosted defenses First Elections,1773- Democratic milestone Recent Eruption, 2021-Economic damage, no tsunami Santa Cruz remains a captivating blend of pirate history, artistic heritage, and volcanic resilience—its authentic story...

Nothing can't even start to compare to the mighty Enano. Jokes aside. It's a very beautiful monument for the most important holiday in the island, la Bajada. If you want to take a bit of the island with you. You have to check...

Dieses lustige "Männchen" mit dem Riesenhut, steht auf diesem Platz, vor dem Museum schon seit vielen Jahren. Die Bedeutung ist uns leider schleierhaft. Es soll wohl einen Zwerg darstellen. Auf jeden Fall ist es aber ein großartiges Fotomotiv. Auf dem Platz steht eine Art Kiosk, welches z.Zt. (23.05.21) aber geschlossen ist. Normalerweise halten sich hier immer viele Menschen auf. Heute 19.05.24 ist das Kiosk natürlich geöffnet und das lustige "Riesehutmannchen" steht immer noch an der...