Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Tenerife North, Spain

Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Tenerife North Spain

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a beautiful port city on Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. It’s a lively, dynamic place with striking colonial architecture, museums, art galleries, duty-free shopping and colourful markets. Within the city you’ll also find lush, exotic green spaces such as the impressive Botanic Garden, a unique and picturesque lagoon, and Loro Parque – an animal park featuring parrots, sea lions, orca and dolphin shows in a pristine subtropical setting. Every year, Santa Cruz stages its famous Carnival, recognised as an event of international tourist interest and one of the most spectacular in Spain. During Carnival, the streets burst into life with parades, comparsas, live music and dancers, all celebrating this sultry, high-spirited festival. The city’s beach, Las Teresitas, is considered one of the finest on the north of the island. This stunning sweep of sand, lined with palm trees swaying in the soft, warm breeze, offers calm, clear waters – perfect for escaping the buzz of the city.
Recommended airport
Tenerife Norte Los Rodeos (TFN)
Points of interest
  • Municipal Museum of Fine Arts
  • Gunpowder House
  • Palmetum
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