Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Top Things to do in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The 10 Best Things to do in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (commonly abbreviated as Santa Cruz (/ˌsæntəˈkruːz/, Spanish: [santaˈkɾuθ, -ˈkɾus], locally [sãtaˈkɾu]) is a global city (with Sufficiency status) and capital (jointly with Las Palmas) of the Canary Islands, the capital of Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and of the island of Tenerife. Santa Cruz has a population of 206,593 (2013) within its administrative limits. The urban zone of Santa Cruz extends beyond the city limits with a population of 507,306 and 538,000 within urban area. It is the second largest city in the Canary Islands and the main city on the island of Tenerife, with nearly half the island population living in or around it.
Restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
1. Parque Rural de Anaga
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By JenyL126
I took the bus from La Laguna to the visitor centre, they were very helpful there, suggesting a walk that fitted my requirements and providing a map. I walked the 5 km on my own and it was wonderful, so peaceful with just the bird song for company. Beautiful views near the visitor centre, not very obvious where to go to see but if you cross the road (from the centre) and walk to the left of the restaurant, behind it there are steps, or a ramp, which lead you up to an amazing view. Also there is a cafe near the centre which was very good.
2. Finca Canarias Aloe Vera
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 228 reviews
Finca Canarias Aloe Vera has opened one of its newest farms in Tenerife, located at the foot of the Guimar hill, in the east of the island. With an area of 11,000 square meters, the farm has 7,000 Aloe Vera plants that grow ecologically. The area offers a quaint and characteristic landscape and spectacular views of the island.
Reviewed By 573altear
Passing by Finca Canarias we were attracted by its ecological plantation so that the day after we stopped by. Despite covid, it was open and still offering visits to (the few) visitors. Elisa immediately welcomed us and led us to a super interesting visit through the outside aloe vera fields, explaning all the details about aloe cultivation as well as other typical plants and flowers of Tenerife. She also showed us a beautiful greenhouse replicating the diversity of plants growing in Tenerife, including ananas plants (never seen before!), banana plants and many others. We then assisted to the process of extracting the juice from aloe vera leaves and and we tried it directly on our skin!! We learnt so many interesting aspects about this extraordinary plant and its plantation! They also have a super well furnished shop where they sell their orgànic products. I find them just great, so their quality is totally worth the price! Also, thanks to our purchase, we had two products as gifts - which was much appreciated :) Elisa really took the time to explain the details of every product we asked her about and guided us with much care. Even if there were 2 other customers she made sure she was done with us before moving on to them. Besides, she is really nice and friendly! Overall, better not to leave Tenerife without having stopped by!
3. Tenerife Auditorium (Auditorio de Tenerife)
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4.5 based on 1,173 reviews
Auditorio de Tenerife is avant-guarde, in its’ architecture and its’ programme. An open space, communicative, that connects with everyone: jazz, opera, dance, rock, pop…
Reviewed By ClaudiaV259 - Belgrade, Serbia
Very unique design and interesting to scrutinize at every angle. You can sit inside and order a coffee. It was very windy when we visited which forced us to leave earlier than we planned.
4. Museo Historico Militar de Canarias
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4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By 361samk
Very interesting and defiantly worth visiting. My partner don't like museums but loved this one. It is bigger than I expected for a small island. The only missing thing is English translation as it is only in Spanish. Nevertheless, I definitely recommend it.
5. Mercado Municipal Nuestra Senora de Africa
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4.5 based on 1,835 reviews
Reviewed By alseward53 - Axminster, United Kingdom
Excellent market to visit and experience a traditional atmosphere featuring many locally produced products. Unfortunately we were on a cruise ship and only in Tenerife fo the day so not able to take away some of the amazing fresh fish.
6. Palmetum Santa Cruz Jardin Botanico
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4.5 based on 593 reviews
Reviewed By robertbT5350OI - Biggleswade, United Kingdom
Some very interesting plants, and a wonderful history; regeneration of a site. Tranquil. Lovely place to wander with friends. We saw quite of few of the birds claimed, including. A little egret..magic
7. Sendero El Bosque Encantado
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4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By 54dougm - Wasaga Beach, Canada
While doing the Island tour of Tenerife you must go to see the rain forest at Sendero El Bosque Encantado and drive to see the vegetation in this rain forest the large flowers and the different trees with views around the mountain area it is a great experience
8. Museo de Naturaleza y Arqueologia
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4.0 based on 466 reviews
Explore the natural world of the Canary Islands and discover the largest collection of ítems relating to the culture of the Guanches, the original inhabitants of Tenerife before the arrival of the European conquerors.
Reviewed By Sightseer802706
Excellent museum, detailing the history of the Canary Islands and with some fascinating exhibits - skulls, mummies, cross-section of volcano, archaeological finds, flora and fauna, etc. Well worth a visit.
9. Plaza de Espana
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 991 reviews
Reviewed By 54dougm - Wasaga Beach, Canada
While here in Santa Cruz take a city tour and check out the beach were sand was brought in from Africa's Shara desert and the City is quite clean and nice for taking a stroll thru go to the park to see the flowers very clean area
10. Playa de las Teresitas
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4,484 reviews
Reviewed By ThomasEkvall - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Las Teresitas has everything that makes Tenerife famous. It has the best beach on the island, ideal for kids and with plenty of parking. It is also a hidden gem, more than 95 per cent of the visitors are people from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of Tenerife. Next to Teresitas is a small fishing village called San Andres with many excellent fish restaurants, I can wholeheartedly recommend Ramon.
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