Ferries from
La Palma to Gran Canaria
Ferries from
La Palma to Gran Canaria
The Santa Cruz de La Palma to Las Palmas ferry is the main ferry route from La Palma to Gran Canaria. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from La Palma to Gran Canaria sail approximately 5 times per week and are operated by Naviera Armas.
La Palma to Gran Canaria ferry sail durations can take between 6 hours and 15 hours 30 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from La Palma to Gran Canaria takes around 6 hours on the Santa Cruz de La Palma to Las Palmas ferry with Naviera Armas.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from La Palma to Gran Canaria with Naviera Armas.
The distance between La Palma and Gran Canaria is 167 miles (268km) and 145 nautical miles.
La Palma to Gran Canaria ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Santa Cruz de La Palma to Las Palmas ferry ferry sails approximately 6 times weekly with a crossing time of 8 hours 10 minutes.
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La Palma is the most north-westerly and fifth largest of the Canary Islands off the northwest African coast. It’s an island particularly well suited for walking holidays, offering hundreds of kilometres of footpaths through unspoilt areas of nature. You’ll be able to admire the mountains, volcanoes, beaches, rainforests and tiny villages along the way, too, which have all been declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. What La Palma lacks in sandy beaches, it more than makes up for in breathtaking views of forested valleys and fascinating rock formations, earning it the nickname ‘the jewel of the Canary Islands’. La Palma’s main port is in Santa Cruz de la Palma on the east coast, where you can sail to most of the Canary Islands and mainland Spain, so there’s plenty of options when it comes to travelling by ferry.
Gran Canaria is the second most populous island in the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. A ‘continent in miniature’, Gran Canaria is locally known. This is due to the huge variety of landscapes and micro-climates, with vast mountains, long beaches and green ravines all coming together on this 1,500 square-kilometre landmass. A third of Gran Canaria is classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, but elsewhere, you will find a rich history in the cosmopolitan capital of Las Palmas, a charming hilltop village in Tejeda and a network of superb cycling routes winding through the valleys. Travelling by ferry is a convenient way to explore the Canaries, and, given Gran Canaria’s central location, it’s within easy reach from nearly every other island. There are also some long-distance connections from mainland Spain which are operated by a couple of excellent ferry companies.
