Guide of Santa Cruz De Tenerife

Santa Cruz is the Capital of the island of Tenerife and is located on the north-eastern side of the island. This cheerful and captivating city is well known for its festivals and celebrations, including the famous carnival.

Places to visit

Santa Cruz is very green and full of parks and gardens, so is a great place to enjoy long walks. Santa Cruz has many places of artistic and architectural interest, from ancient buildings to works of modern and contemporary architecture. In addition to the parks, Santa Cruz has many beautiful churches, the Mother Church of Our Lady of the Conception or the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi are both worth a visit. The ancient civil hospital has been converted into a very interesting museum about nature and man, it is a place where you can learn and relax in the cafeteria, restaurant, library, and courtyards. A visit to the Mercado Nuestra Senora de Africa lets you discover the aromas and colours of quality local products.

Beaches

There are some beaches of breath-taking beauty such as Benijos, which is a little outside the city and immerses you in pure nature, with a wonderful panorama.