Santa Cruz de Tenerife: History and Art in the Canary Islands
A port city and capital of Tenerife as well as one of two capital cities of Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain stands out with its strong colonial heritage and bold youthful flair. Here, exquisitely preserved historical buildings with baroque and neoclassical influences stand side-by-side contemporary art galleries. Santa Cruz is found in the northeastern part of Tenerife Island. Fly into the Tenerife Sur Airport or the Tenerife North Airport, then you can take a bus or taxi to the city.
Best Time to Visit
The island of Tenerife, including Santa Cruz, is an amazing vacation destination with agreeable weather all year round. Travelers may decide when to go based on preference with summer months in the island getting quite hot and winter months seeing the waters get too cold for swimming. For many, the island’s autumn season is the perfect compromise.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Book a room at the Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey, the nearby Hotel Silken Atlántida Santa Cruz, or the Hotel Escuela Santa Cruz for a comfortable stay. Step out of your hotel room for a stroll through the lively streets of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. By exploring on foot, you’ll see some of the most iconic spots in the city, the Plaza de España, the 16th century Nuestra Señora de La Concepción Church, and Tenerife Auditorium. Frolic by the shores of Teresitas Beach, a man-made beach with millions of tons of golden sand from the Sahara Desert. If you can swing a visit to the city on February, catch the annual Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, one of the world’s largest carnivals with hoards of revelers taking to the streets to celebrate.