Santa Cruz de La Palma has always had an important port and a developing trade with the other Canary Islands, mainland Spain and the rest of the world. Since the time of the conquest, a short pier had acted as a quay and was constantly under threat from heavy seas. But, like most other Canary Islands harbours, it was rebuilt several times due to storm damage often made worse by a total lack of protection from the prevailing winds. Logistics Platform in the Atlantic. Free zone and special zone.

Was declared of General Interest by order in May 1888. It was included in the Ministry of Public Works and an initial project was drawn up in 1909. After several ups and downs, work eventually got underway in 1914. In the early 20th century, the harbour was located over a partially submerged sandbar, which was customarily used as a landing point. Logistics Platform in the Atlantic. Free zone and special zone.

The port had started out as a fishing cove and landing stage for agricultural produce, salt and lime from southwest Tenerife in 1523. However, the first wharf was not built until 1927 and the harbour was not officially declared a fishing port until 1964. Logistics Platform in the Atlantic. Free zone and special zone.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Port Authority is one of 28 national ports and currently manages the ports of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Los Cristianos, San Sebastián de La Gomera and La Estaca.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Port Authority is one of 28 national ports and currently manages the ports of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Los Cristianos, San Sebastián de La Gomera and La Estaca.

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