Is it worth visiting Santa Cruz Tenerife?

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, you’ll find just about everything: historical monuments, beautiful beaches, and various recreational activities. Also, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the island’s capital city, so don’t worry if you’ll be here without a car.

What is Santa Cruz like Tenerife?

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a beautiful port situated in Tenerife, the largest of the western islands in the Canary archipelago. Around its important port are wide avenues, squares and exotic landscaped areas, not forgetting some beautiful examples of modernist architecture.

How do you get to Santa Cruz from Tenerife?

The nearest airport to Santa Cruz de Tenerife is Tenerife (TFN) Airport which is 9 km away. Other nearby airports include Tenerife Sur Apt (TFS) (56.4 km) and Gran Canaria (LPA) (103.2 km).

Which part of Tenerife is best to stay?

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  • Costa Adeje.
  • Playa de las Americas.
  • Los Cristianos.
  • Puerto de la Cruz.
  • El Medano.
  • Playa La Arena.
  • Los Gigantes.
  • Puerto de Santiago.

What shops are in Santa Cruz Tenerife?

Centro Comercial Meridiano. 270. Shopping Malls.

  • Centro Comercial Anaza Carrefour. Shopping Malls.
  • El Corte Ingles. Department Stores.
  • Grupo Jugueterias La Casita. Shopping Malls.
  • Centro Comercial Nivaria. Shopping Malls.
  • Circulo de Bellas Artes de Tenerife. Art Galleries • Art Museums.
  • Lidl. Shopping Malls.
  • Galeria ATC. Art Galleries.

    • Is Santa Cruz Tenerife cloudy?

    Santa Cruz is classed as being in the north of Tenerife, which is why so many people come out with the off-the-shelf statement “it’s in the north so more prone to be cool and cloudy” without actually taking the time to think about the shape of the island or look at the landscape around the capital.

    How far is Santa Cruz from Playa de las Americas?

    48.5 miles
    The direct drive from Playa de las Americas, Spain to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain is 48.5 miles or 78 km, and should have a drive time of 49 minutes in normal traffic.

    What does the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife celebrate?

    That day, people of Santa Cruz de Tenerife celebrate the “entierro de la sardina” (burial of the sardine), and with this event the carnival is officially over….Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival
    Significance Celebration prior to fasting season of Lent.
    Celebrations Parade, parties, Queen selection, Piñata weekend

    What city is Tenerife South airport in?

    Granadilla de Abona
    Tenerife South Airport is located in Granadilla de Abona, next to El Médano and Los Abrigos, 60 km southwest of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Top 5 busiest international routes at TFS Airport are Manchester, London Gatwick, London Standsted, Birmingham and East Midlands.

    What is the poshest part of Tenerife?

    La Caleta is probably the best area for a luxury holiday in Tenerife, with amazing 5 stars hotels.

    Where do celebrities stay in Tenerife?

    The best five-star hotels in Tenerife for a luxury break on the Island of Eternal Spring

    • The Ritz-Carlton, Abama.
    • Bahía Del Duque.
    • Royal Garden Villas & Spa.
    • Hotel Botánico and The Oriental Spa Garden.
    • Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey.
    • Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora.
    • Royal Hideaway Corales Suites.
    • Iberostar Grand Hotel El Mirador.