What to do and see in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

January 4, 2022 Randal Brittian

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. Bubble Soccer Tenerife

38010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain +34 693 74 30 23 [email protected] http://www.futbolburbujatenerife.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 147 reviews

Bubble Soccer Tenerife

Futbol Burbuja Tenerife or "Bubble Soccer Tenerife" is a new way to play soocer. In this way all the players are into a bubble that cover them from the knees until their heads, that garrante the fun and they are protected. Is a new Sport and leisure activity new in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

2. Parque Rural de Anaga

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain
Excellent
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5.0 based on 217 reviews

Parque Rural de Anaga

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.

3. Finca Canarias Aloe Vera

Carretera Guimar TF612 Km 1,5, 38500 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain +34 638 38 85 93 [email protected] https://www.fincacanarias.es/en/pag/tenerife
Excellent
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5.0 based on 228 reviews

Finca Canarias Aloe Vera

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!

4. Iglesia de San Francisco

Calle Villalba Hervas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain
Excellent
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4.5 based on 133 reviews

Iglesia de San Francisco

Reviewed By piotrh1982 - Lodz, Poland

Very beautiful church with great architecture. You can go there for Sunday praying but also as a tourist

5. Tenerife Auditorium (Auditorio de Tenerife)

Avenida la Constitucion 1, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain +34 922 23 84 00 [email protected] http://www.auditoriodetenerife.com
Excellent
48%
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4.5 based on 1,173 reviews

Tenerife Auditorium (Auditorio de Tenerife)

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.

6. Museo Historico Militar de Canarias

Calle San Isidro 2, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain +34 922 29 85 41 [email protected] http://www.ejercito.mde.es/unidades/Madrid/ihycm/Museos/canarias.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 231 reviews

Museo Historico Militar de Canarias

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.

7. Village of Abades

Plaza de Abades Abades,Arico, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

Village of Abades

Reviewed By finglaspete - Dublin, Ireland

Only by chance did we end up here, we were on one of those diving excursions and had about a 45-minute drive from Los Cristianos. First impressions, normal Tenerife Spanish coastal village. Generally very dry landscape, a nice sweeping beach, not too crowded. A few eateries dotted around, mostly serving the normal Spanish fayre. Most of the time we were there, there wasn't much going on other than the activity at the diving centre we were visiting. A couple of us weren't diving, and it was recommended that we went up the hill at the back of the village to see an abandoned leper colony, my god! what a place. I am so surprised that the local tourist organisations don't cash in on that place, or at least use it for movie sets or something. I was told at the time that it was going to be bulldozed down and an apartment resort was going to be built on top of it. I understand about the financial gain, but this is a somewhat historical site and represents a time in Spain's dark past. I was also told by locals when I was there that they didn't like having it there and would be glad to see the back of it. I understand the financial gain aspect of this whole thing, but it is the human way to be greedy and strive to prosper. I suppose the next thing will be star-spotting apartments at the top of Mount Teide, or maybe mow down Parque de Retiro in Madrid and turn it into a big water park, because the locals don't like the vagrants sleeping in it. Money makes the world go round. I know if I come back to Tenerife in the future, the chances are the Leper colony won't be there, and it will be another one of those Grandad/Grandchild things where he says to the kid, 'I was here before you were born and it looked nothing like this!' Then we'll go to the water park, then down to the authentic Chicago pizzeria followed by a few pints of Guinness in the Irish pub. I will reminisce about the time I came to Abades all those years ago, and think about what a quaintly, authentic, beautiful, sleepy village I remember it being before. Whilst being made to fill out an American style feedback form about how much I enjoyed my experience at Murphy O'Leprachaun's ranch bar and roadhouse. There will probably be a bitter taste in my mouth.

8. Mercado Municipal Nuestra Senora de Africa

Avenida San Sebastian 51, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain +34 922 21 47 43 http://www.la-recova.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,835 reviews

Mercado Municipal Nuestra Senora de Africa

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.

9. TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes

Avenida San Sebastian No 8, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain +34 922 84 90 90 [email protected] http://www.teatenerife.es/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 343 reviews

TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes

Reviewed By N6727MGkims

Well worth a visit for the architecture alone. Smallish exhibition space with edgy contemporary and varied content. Very restorative.

10. Palmetum Santa Cruz Jardin Botanico

Avenida Constitucion 5, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Spain +34 922 22 93 68 [email protected] http://www.palmetumtenerife.es
Excellent
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4.5 based on 593 reviews

Palmetum Santa Cruz Jardin Botanico

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

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