Marina de la Palma was a sad sight when we visited in February. The w side of la Palma suffers from cooler and more often overcast weather in the early months of the year added to which the historic problem of surge has left the marina more or less deserted. The shops and cafes in the marina complex are mostly empty and the marina suffers from constant movement of adjacent ferry and ro ro vehicle movements, as well as the cruise liners. On the other hand there are the benefits of connections by ferry to other islands and also the airport, just 15 minutes taxi ride to the S, also the attractions of the interesting city of Santa Cruz, capital of the island.
HOWEVER the surge problem is reportedly close to resolution 
A gate mechanism has been installed and tested. Inter alia this has reduced the opening from 40m to 30m which is claimed to have already reduced the surge.
All that is waited is the necessary ok from the port authority to operate the gate which is expected to all but eradicate any surge in the marina
Furthermore there is a plan to line the inside of the breakwater between marina and harbour with boulders. This would address the problem of disturbance arising from the wash of the ferries. Currently the under part of the breakwater is formed of perforated sections which are designed to accommodate the wash of the ferries. The boulders would serve to dissipate that disturbance in the marina.
All this work has already cost the marina €1.5mm. There is a strong commitment to make it work as the marina has reportedly been losing €200,000 annually over the past 10 or so years. The marina seeks to attract yacht rallies and races from here.

Marina reception opening hours 9.00 to 13.00 and 17.00 to 1p.00 M to F, Sat 9.00 to 13.00, Sunday closed.
ATM machine still in operation
Nautical El Chopo still in operation