Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a unique holiday destination that combines the charms of a bustling city with relaxation on the ocean shore in the shade of palm trees. Here you will find many monuments, parks, gardens, sandy beaches and restaurants with good food. It is also worth coming here during the carnival season.
Tenerife is an island located in the Atlantic Ocean, belonging to Spain. At the same time, it is the largest and most populous of all the islands in the Canary Islands archipelago. It is also one of the most interesting and most frequently visited places in this region by tourists from all over the world.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the largest city in the north of Tenerife. City is a capital of the island.
Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz is the largest port city. The local port is used by fishing boats, commercial and passenger ships, and water sports enthusiasts. It is an important northern cruise destination which also serves ferry connections to the rest of the Canary Islands. It is located 20 km from Tenerife Norte Airport, less than 70 km from Tenerife Sur Airport and just over 2 km from the city center.
What is worth seeing in Santa Cruz and the surrounding area?
Auditorio de Tenerife
– Auditorio de Tenerife “Adan Martín” – a modern symbol of the city, you can see here how beautifully the concrete intersects with the glass.
– Mercado Ntra. Señora de África
– García Sanabria Park with the famous flower clock and fountains.
– Castillo de San Juan fortification.
– Ruins of Torre de San Andres. Castle de San Cristobal.
– Museum of Nature and Man.
– Palmetum Botanical Garden.
Beaches
Playa de las Teresitas
There are plenty of beautiful beaches in the city and the surrounding area. Tenerife is a paradise for beachgoers, water sports enthusiasts or simply hot weather lovers. One of the most popular beaches in Tenerife is Playa de las Teresitas, located north-east of the border with Santa Cruz. It owes its popularity to the sand that was brought there from the Sahara.
Playa de Las Gaviotas
Another beach worth visiting is Playa de Las Gaviotas, you will surely like the wonderful views, paradise atmosphere and hot black sand. A beautiful bay and black sand will reward you. An atmospheric cafe near the beach is a small convenience.
Active Time
Tenerife has over 10 schools for these water sports, and the most popular locations where surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing students practice their passion are El Médano, Playa de Las Americas, the coast of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the coast of Guimarás, Orotava Valley and Playa del Socorro in Los Realejos. Several editions of the World Cup (Grand Slam) in these disciplines were also held in Tenerife.
If you are a water sports enthusiast, you can also take advantage of these activities and with sailing clubs. It is worth going on a cruise on a ship, a glass-bottom boat or even a submarine. Diving enthusiasts will also be in for a treat.
Where to eat in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
San Sebastian 57 restaurant
There is a restaurant called Bodegon el puntero next to the Garcia Sanabria park, which is very popular. It serves mainly Canarian cuisine, so we can count on delicious fish or seafood here.
However, if we are looking for more refined and elegant cuisine, it is worth going to the San Sebastian 57 restaurant, where we will find sophisticated dishes. You can try here, among others, scallops or pasta with squid. In search of the flavors of local cuisine, it is also worth visiting the La Concepcion restaurant, which offers local specialties and sangria for little money.
Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Every year, thousands of people come to take part in this event where everyone has a great time. Rhythm, color, grace, chic and, of course, huge spectacle. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the most “Brazilian” of all those celebrated in Spain and enjoys an international reputation as one of the most popular in the world.
During fifteen days, joy, freedom and imagination fill the streets of this Canarian city. One of the main attractions is the Queen’s Election Gala and celebrations around the city. Wonderful costumes, music and fun bring together communities from different parts of the world.
