Discover more Santa Cruz Tenerife capital top features than its free port and, Carnival...
Santa Cruz Tenerife, the capital of Tenerife has many special features and landmarks as capital. However, you can't compare it with normal big cities in Europe such as London, Paris or Berlin nor with big harbor cities like Rotterdam or Hamburg. How big it is and how many inhabitants as well as more basic facts are to be found at Tenerife city.
The photo beside shows parts of the largest of all Tenerife towns with its twin towers hotels by Maritim Park (Parque Maritimo César Manrique) and, Planetum Park. Both are beside the Auditorio de Tenerife (Auditorium Tenerife). All three are part of best modern landmarks in the Tenerife capital. Find a hotel which is almost considered 5 star with rates of 4 stars and discover what excellent 4 star hotels and 3 star accommodation in the Tenerife capital are all about...
Have a look at below map where you can scroll and navigate further out of Santa Cruz...
Location and surroundingsThe town is protected on one side by the The capital of Tenerife is in the north east of the island at Santa Cruz Bay..It is opposite the Island of Gran Canaria and, the south of Morocco which is on the west coast of Africa. The bay of Santa Cruz Tenerife in the Atlantic ocean is ideal for a port. Please, find out about the turbulent phases the capital endured in History Tenerife of Santa Cruz
Name for city as well as for province.The name Santa Cruz Tenerife or, Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spanish stands for both the capital as well as for province of Spain S/C (de) Tenerife may be written in Spanish documents.
Ministries and autonomy:Here, you may see a picture of the beautiful Tenerife Santa Cruz capital parliament building. Did you know that the capital of Tenerife is also the center of government for all autonomous 7 Canary islands? Autonomous province of Spain
The town or, province Santa Cruz de Tenerife is sharing government called Cabilde in the biggest of all Canary Islands with Las Palmas of Gran Canaria on a 4 year term. The Parliament and, 50% of ministries are in the capital of Tenerife. Special features of capital Santa Cruz Tenerife
The bus station Titsa public transport has excellent Tenerife information service .By the way, it's right behind the auditorium next to the modern sky rise landmark of Corte Inglés which you can see from it. Please, read this transport guide to save money for getting around town and to and from Santa Cruz anywhere on the island. The most popular feature is carnival de Tenerife Santa Cruz.
When the world talks of carnival in Tenerife ( photo courtesy of my friend Ursula Astrid Ruppender) it means the one in the capital of the island, first of all. Of course, Rio de Janeiro carnival will always remain the leader before Santa Cruz carnival. I would give carnival in London 3rd position. The warm temperatures in Santa Cruz are unbeatable by London. Also, carnival in Santa Cruz Tenerife is a symbol for Tenerife's philosophy where Fiestas are number one. Carnival preparations which become celebrations start very early in the year. My elderly English friend Julia settled not far from Santa Cruz, many moons ago, because Santa Cruz carnival was synonymous to Tenerife living for her. She couldn't live without it.
Tenerife carnival in general means great attractions for the locals who participate most. Let's lift the curtains a bit... You might also want to see the video with a very modern 'murgas' carnival band.
My first impression of the only city and capitalin 1997 was that of a town, a bit more laid back, rather provincial for a Spanish capital. Tinerfeños(people born in Tenerife are simply less stressed. In the photo you see casual relaxed people in one of the main shopping streets near Plaza de España. The photo was taken on a normal week day. Tourism by private holiday home in Tenerife owners?Tourists coming to the capital are rather passers by. Right now, the capital of the largest of all Canary islands is not ideal for a holiday home in Tenerife. However, excellent and varied hotel accommodation is available for every budget. The biggest town in Tenerife is not geared up for long stay tourism, yet. The capital of the biggest of all Canary Islands would be a fantastic option, though, for long winter breaks. Winters in Santa Cruz are warmer than further up north and, as said, the bay is protected.
Tenerife capital beach Playa de las Teresitas:
The capital Santa Cruz Tenerife might get holiday home apartments in a proper resort when the long planned improvements for Playa de las Teresitas Beach become reality. They say that the French architect Dominique Perrault is drawing up the plans for the new resort Las Teresitas. Would you like to know why the Tenerife beach by the capital is so popular? It's not only because it's one of the few white Tenerife beaches.
Tenerife capital best parks Parque Garcia Sanabria is the capital's largest traditional park with 67 230m2. Parque Maritimo César Manrique with the city's rather difficult addition Palmetum Parque which must be one of the worlds largest man made palm parks. Here you may see yet another of the extraordinary Manrique sculptures many of which you also see in Master César's famous Lido in Puerto de la Cruz.
The Anaga mountain region by Santa Cruz Tenerife capital is besides Cañadas del Teide and, the mountain range Teno one of the preferred hiking and walking locations on the island. Pick nicks or, bird watching trips not to forget...Tiny villages as well as farms are mostly off the beaten track. Nightlife in the capital:I love Santa Cruz Tenerife nightlife Find out how alluring and pretty Santa Cruz is at night and what it has to offer for night life. Also know that there a free concerts in other towns of the island to enjoy live at night information for which find by music events Tenerife.
Strangest building I have seen in Tenerife's capital.This photo is portraying a house in the Tenerife capital in Avenida de Anaga by its waterfront near the the port and, by Plaza de España.It makes me wonder, why it has a green cloth covering half of its front. It was like that in 1997 and, it looked still the same in 2006. Note: By the way, this whole area by this puzzling building by the water front is getting a face lift. While they were ripping up the road to change it for an electric tram route they must have decided to add an extra new touch. It's possible that many more trees, shrubs and, flowers will be seen there in the future. Go see photos of the amazing result of the roadworks by the new Plaza de España with its Spain art as well as in page Zara Tenerife which gives you a night picture of the new lake. Did you know that Santa Cruz Tenerife had a tram way
Free PortSanta Cruz Tenerife has the best port which is a Free Port. Climate in Santa Cruz Tenerife capital:
The weather in the Santa Cruz Tenerife capital allows for an amazing amount of parks of all sizes which are green all year round.Parks are everywhere, even in the middle of a busy shopping district, such asPark Plaza Principe. The climate is very pleasant in Winter from 20C-25C, generally. Summers may get hot over 30C. Air conditioning is often wished for by the inhabitants, although there is often a refreshing breeze from the sea.Find out more on general climate in Tenerife to make the best of your stay for vacations, Tenerife business trips or whatever...
Best Tenerife ship chartering in the regionis done from Tenerife capital as well as in Las Palmas of Gran Canaria, the 2nd largest island in a chain of a total of 7 isles. Both ports are very important for the whole of Spain.
Most unusual museums Santa Cruz capital of Tenerife Find out why the Museum of Man and, Nature (Muséo de la Naturaleza y el hombre) is not only different by giving tuition... Museum TEA with tram connection: Other Tenerife capital museums:Museum for Bellas Artes has exceptional paintings. Military museum for the Canary Islands:
La Orotava seen by its typical antique townhouses by many photos and links for best first impressions. Arona Las Americas again to visit with virtual photo tour and descriptions. Arona is a different world compared to Santa Cruz Tenerife.
Shopping secrets:Please, go for best shopping in Tenerife, of course, in the capital from my page Santa Cruz Tenerife. More photos will be there and insider hot tips on cheap or special things like gifts, where and how to buy in Tenerife, often, in a town you wouldn't have thought to go to for it.
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