At Zarzuela La Palma, we are committed to environmental sustainability. We strive to educate society responsibly and minimize our impact on the environment, ensuring a greener future for generations to come.

Sustainability Goals

Our goal is to reduce our carbon footprint by 30% by 2030 and become a completely carbon neutral Festival by 2030. We are committed to using exclusively renewable energy and implementing sustainable practices.

Initiatives and Projects

Water Conservation
We have implemented water saving systems, such as using water fountains instead of using individual bottles, and that optimize the use of water, ensuring that every drop counts.

Renewable Energy
We try to use as much as possible transport elements based on energy that comes from renewable sources.

Water Management
Waste
We follow strict policies of waste reduction, reuse and recycling. We use recycled cardboard cups, and we manage them for their deposit in the enabled recycling containers.

Partnerships and Collaborations

We work in collaboration with the Department of Environment of the Cabildo de La Palma.

Education and Awareness

We offer announcements, workshops and educational programs on sustainability and the environment for our staff, spectators and the local community.

How You Can Contribute

We invite you to register and purchase tickets online, reduce the use of paper, plastics and participate in our training and recycling initiatives.

Mobility

We encourage attendees to come to our festival by public transport, private buses or shared private transport, in order to commit together to the environment.

Propose your sustainable action

You can propose any sustainable action that you think can be implemented within the Festival through our social networks.

The 12th International Festival of Spanish Music and Zarzuela takes place across eight municipalities on La Palma, so each concert has its own best way to get there. Below you will find, venue by venue, the bus routes that stop closest to each location, along with a few useful tips to help you plan your journey.

Public transport on the island is operated by Transportes Insulares La Palma (TILP), and almost every journey passes through one of two main hubs: Santa Cruz de La Palma (Avenida de Los Indianos bus stop) and Los Llanos de Aridane (Bus Station). From there, the rest of the island is connected, often with a transfer. Up-to-date timetables are available at www.tilp.es or via the Moovit app.

One important thing to bear in mind before planning your trip: several concerts begin at 8:30 p.m. in smaller municipalities, where the last bus of the day often departs before the performance ends. We explain the details for each venue below, but if you are attending one of these evening concerts, it is advisable to plan your return in advance. A taxi, shared car, or overnight stay nearby will usually be the most practical options.

If you are arriving by air

Route 500 connects the airport with Santa Cruz de La Palma in around 20–25 minutes, where you can transfer to services covering the rest of the island. Route 300 links Santa Cruz with Los Llanos de Aridane and serves as the backbone of La Palma's public transport network.

Los Cancajos, Breña Baja — 23 & 30 July

H10 Taburiente Playa Hotel / Old Salt Pans

Routes 35, 200, 201, and 300 all stop at Cruce Cancajos. From there, it is a 10–15 minute downhill walk to the Los Cancajos promenade. Do not expect the bus stop to be right outside the venue—you will need to walk a short distance.

Tazacorte — 24 July

Casa de la Cultura

You have two equally convenient options: Routes 27 and 29 (the latter via La Laguna) both connect Los Llanos de Aridane with Puerto de Tazacorte. Either route leaves you within easy walking distance of the town centre.

Villa de Mazo — 25 July, 11:00 a.m.

Casa Roja

Route 200 (Santa Cruz de La Palma – Mazo – Fuencaliente) is the only service that passes through the centre of Mazo. As it operates only a few times each day, be sure to check the timetable carefully if you are planning to attend the morning event by bus.

El Paso — 25 July, 8:30 p.m.

"Braulio Martín Hernández" House of Culture

Route 8 (Los Llanos – El Paso – Los Llanos) is the most direct option, while Route 300 also serves El Paso if you are travelling from Santa Cruz. However, the last Route 8 service back to Los Llanos usually departs before 9:00 p.m., making it unsuitable for the return journey after a concert starting at 8:30 p.m. For this performance, a taxi or private car is strongly recommended for the journey back.

San Andrés y Sauces — 26 July

Teatrino de la Casa del Quinto

Route 100 (Barlovento – Santa Cruz de La Palma) stops in Los Sauces, just a short walk from the Teatrino, while Route 4 connects Los Sauces with Puerto Espíndola within the municipality. As in El Paso, the last bus towards Santa Cruz normally departs around 8:15–8:30 p.m., so public transport is not available after the concert.

Tijarafe — 27 July

Casa de la Cultura

Route 110 connects Los Llanos de Aridane with Tazacorte, Tijarafe, and Puntagorda, operating around four to five services each day in both directions. As with the previous evening venues, there are no buses available after the 8:30 p.m. concert.

Santa Cruz de La Palma — 28, 29 & 31 July

Circo de Marte Municipal Theatre

This is by far the festival's best-connected venue. Route 500 serves the airport, while Routes 100, 200, 201, and 300 arrive from Barlovento, Mazo–Fuencaliente, and Los Llanos. Local routes (2, 11, 12, 20, 33, and 35) also cover the different neighbourhoods of the capital. All stop at Avenida de Los Indianos, just a short walk from the theatre.

Los Llanos de Aridane — 30 July, 8:30 p.m.

Sala Secadero / Benahoare Archaeological Museum / Antonio Gómez Felipe Park / Casa de la Cultura

The island's second major transport hub. Routes 5, 8, 24, 27, 29, 110, 210, and 300 all converge here, connecting Las Manchas, El Paso, Puerto Naos, Tazacorte, Puntagorda, Fuencaliente, and Santa Cruz. Almost anywhere on La Palma can be reached with either a direct service or a single transfer to Los Llanos Bus Station.

In summary

If you plan to travel by public transport, Santa Cruz de La Palma and Los Llanos de Aridane offer the most frequent and convenient connections throughout the day. Tazacorte and Tijarafe are also relatively easy to reach by direct bus. For Villa de Mazo, El Paso, and San Andrés y Sauces—where bus services are less frequent and do not operate after evening performances—we recommend arranging your return journey in advance.

As TILP timetables may occasionally change, we recommend checking www.tilp.es before your journey to confirm the latest schedules.