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Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital of the Spanish province of the same name, the island of Tenerife, and one of the two capitals of the Canary Islands. Surrounded by the steep cliffs of the Anaga mountain range, the city lies on the gentle slope of one of the mountains, descending to the harbor of the same name in the northeastern part of the island. The city got its name from the silver Holy Cross of the Conquistadors (Spanish: Holy Cross - Santa Cruz), which Alonso Fernandez de Lugo erected after landing on the coast of Añaso in 1494. In common parlance, the city is called Santa Cruz, despite the fact that there are many cities with this name in the world. The official prefix to the name "de Tenerife" not only distinguishes it from others, but also symbolizes the status of the capital of the island.

Every year, the second most important carnival in the world after Rio de Janeiro is held here, which once even entered the Guinness Book of Records. And there are the main architectural gems of the island - the Auditorio concert hall, the Santa Cruz Towers and the Iglesia de la Concepción Cathedral.

It is not for nothing that Tenerife is called the “island of eternal spring”: in winter the temperature here does not fall below +20 °C, and in summer it does not rise above +25 °C. The water in the ocean is +20…+22 °C, not higher. The exceptionally mild climate of Tenerife makes it possible to recommend rest on the island even to people of mature age, including those suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

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Auditorio de Tenerife

This futuristic dome is one of the most impressive buildings in Spanish architecture. A work of architecture made of concrete and metal is even depicted on national postage stamps. The opening of the Auditorio was attended by the heir to the royal throne of Spain. Inside there are two halls - symphony and chamber. The main hall impresses with its size: the stage is 17 meters high, the depth of the orchestra pit is 14. Music lovers will appreciate the effect of "sound around". The Small Hall practically copies the "big brother" and differs only in scale. Recently built nearby "Palmetum" - a palm botanical garden with five hundred varieties of palm trees, which borders on the previously built complex of pools with ocean water on the coast.

Church of the Iglesia de la Concepción

The only church in the Canary Islands with five naves. The church was built on the site of the first chapel built by the Spanish conquistadors after they landed in Tenerife. The high bell tower allows you to notice it from afar, and, moreover, for a very long time. Although it is contrary to Catholic rules, the church is popularly called the "Cathedral of Santa Cruz". After all, it is the main temple of the capital of the island, and it houses the shrine of the same name - the cross that laid the foundation of the city. In architectural terms, the temple is considered a mixture of Tuscan style and Baroque.

Plaza de la Candelaria

This is the front square of the "light-bearing" patroness of the Canary Islands. On it rises the marble monument "Triumph of Candelaria", depicting the Mother of God, before the pedestal of which four leaders of the Guanches bowed (they went over to the side of the Spaniards during the conquest of the islands). An interesting architectural ensemble around the square is formed by the building of the Government of Tenerife, the Museum of Archeology and Anthropology and the Baroque Churches of the Immaculate Conception and St. Francis. On the left side stands the palace of Rodriguez Carta, built in the 17th century (today it houses the office of the bank). It is worth at least five minutes to run into the palace building to see the luxurious courtyard with stairs and dark wood verandas.

black castle

This is one of the oldest attractions in Santa Cruz. San Juan Bautista Castle (named after John the Baptist), built in 1641, is also known as the Black Castle. Located in the heart of the city, this powerful fort with a massive round tower, parapets and loopholes for five artillery pieces played a crucial role in protecting against invaders. Every year in July, it hosts a reenactment of the Battle of Santa Cruz, during which the legendary British Admiral Horatio Nelson was defeated while attempting to invade the city.

The beaches of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

In close proximity to the city there are two magnificent beaches: Taganana with volcanic black sand, common for these places, and the only yellow sand beach in Tenerife - Las Teresitas, one of the most popular beaches in the archipelago. This is a one and a half kilometer artificial beach, to which yellow sand from the African Sahara was brought by barges in the 1970s to replace the local black volcanic origin. There are several diving centers around Santa Cruz de Tenerife suitable for divers of all skill levels. Also in Tenerife you can go surfing, windsurfing and other water sports. In the local waters there are beautiful coral reefs.

shopping

Many tourists come to Santa Cruz de Tenerife for shopping - the capital of the Canary Islands is firmly entrenched in the fame of a "shopping paradise". There are especially many shops, shops and boutiques on Plaza La Candelaria and the pedestrian street Calle de Castillo, perpendicular to the square. In the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de Africa city market, located on San Sebastian Street, you can buy fruits, vegetables, flowers and, mainly, spices. The covered market, which looks like a spacious courtyard decorated with arches, is not at all like a European one and attracts tourists with its exoticism.

Loro Park

Loro Parque is a world-famous animal park worth a visit, even if you come to the island without children. The main living creatures here are 4000 species of parrots (after which the park is named). Killer whales (predatory dolphins) live in a large aquarium, penguins live in a huge aquarium with ice blocks (it is believed that the penguinarium in Loro Parque is one of the largest in the world), and passing through the built-in transparent tunnel, you can see stingrays swimming overhead, sharks and tropical fish. A full-fledged zoo occupies the rest of the territory: gorillas, jaguars, tigers and turtles live in large pavilions. Be sure to visit the exciting shows that take place throughout the day.

Medieval Castle of San Miguel

This is a real medieval castle. And immersion in the Middle Ages will also be real. At the entrance to the castle of San Miguel, visitors are given a cape of a certain color - which color they got, which of the knights you need to root for. Guests are escorted through the armory, where each will be greeted by the king. After that, they find themselves in the hall where the tournament is held. Six brave knights are fighting for the title of the very best, but the one who has the loudest support group will win: you can not limit yourself in showing emotions. This will be facilitated by an unlimited amount of red and white wine, issued in iron mugs. After the tournament, lunch awaits - chicken soup, which must be eaten without utensils. Immersion in the era, what do you want?

Old town of La Laguna

The historic center of San Cristobal La Laguna consists of many quarters built up hundreds of years ago with houses, churches and noble mansions. This part of the city has been perfectly preserved to this day, and the entire Old Town of La Laguna has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Almost every building has its own name and history. Many sights of La Laguna are associated with the name of its founder, the Spanish conquistador Alonso de Lugo. It is best to see the Canarian architecture with traditional wrought-iron fences and facades, and at the same time feel the colonial atmosphere while walking along the old streets with cobbled pavements and cozy nooks of green courtyards.

Rocks of Los Gigantes

The steep cliffs of Los Gigantes (Rocks of the Giants) are located on the west coast of Tenerife. In fact, they belong to the Teno mountain range, which itself is the western slope of the Teide volcano. Sheer stone walls 10 kilometers long and up to 600 meters high are a truly amazing sight! Many tourists experience a real catharsis here, feeling the full power of the universe. No wonder the local Guanches called these hills the "Walls of Hell" and believed that the world ends here. Like many things in Tenerife, the cliffs of Los Gigantes are the highest in all of Spain.

Excursion to the Teide volcano

Traveling to the foot of the dormant Teide volcano has long been a must for all guests of the island. Once having been here, I want to come back here again and again. On a scenic road through dense pine forests and mountain villages, you will rise above the clouds, stopping at several observation decks above the clouds, where you can enjoy for hours the dizzying view of the “sea of ​​clouds of the white plain” below. Then you will find yourself among amazing volcanic landscapes - these are rivers of solidified lava, lunar valleys, rocks of various shapes and colors that have turned into heroes of local legends. Teide is located in the center of the crater of the ancient volcano "Las Cañadas", and the entire area around it is declared a National Park and is the largest reserve of the Canary Islands.

Sightseeing tour of the island

Informative excursion during which you will see the main beauties and sights of the island. You will get an idea of ​​its history and culture, as well as get acquainted with the life of its inhabitants. During the tour you will travel around the perimeter of Tenerife, making stops in the most famous and symbolic places of the island. The first stop awaits you in the west of the island in the breathtaking Mask Gorge, which was considered a haven for pirates and smugglers. Next, you will stop at the observation deck of the city of Garachico - the largest city and port of the island until 1706, when a volcanic eruption buried the old city under lava. From here you will proceed to the nearby Icod de los Vinos, famous for its thousand year old dragon tree and the Church of Saint Mark. It is here, in one of the wine cellars, that you will have a tasting of local wines and liquors. Don't forget swimwear and towels. If you wish, you can swim in the natural lava pools of the city of Garachico.

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Tenerife- the largest and most popular island of the Canary archipelago. Tenerife has an almost triangular shape and covers an area of ​​​​more than 2000 square meters. km.

Resort areas appeared in Tenerife at the end of the 19th century, when the fashion came to Europe to travel to the north of the island in winter. Puerto de la Cruz became the first resort for the rich. After the Second World War, such pleasure became available to less wealthy people. The southern part became a popular holiday destination much later, in the 80s of the 20th century.

Climate and weather

The mountain range divides it into two climatic zones - the humid north, covered with diverse vegetation, and the arid south. In the north there are rains, in the south it is almost always sunny. Tenerife is called "the island of eternal spring" for its mild and even climate. The natural landscapes of the island are very diverse: there are majestic mountain ranges, and magnificent fertile valleys, tropical and subtropical forests, volcanic deserts, mountain gorges and sand dunes.

Attractions - what is worth visiting

The main attraction of the island - Teide volcano, the highest point in Spain - 3718 m. At an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, the Teide National Park is located, striking with mysterious alien landscapes, rich in bizarre figures and forms of solidified lava. Teide National Park occupies the entire central part of the island. Here you can see the famous dragon tree- a symbol of the archipelago. This tree grows very slowly, and can reach a height of 20 m. Its resin, called "dragon's blood" for its bright red color, is famous for its healing properties.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife- the capital of the Canary Islands, in which 200 thousand people live, is located on the coast in the northeastern part. The city is very lively, it has many long streets, beautiful squares and gardens.

One of the most interesting places in the city - plaza spain(Plasa de Espana), where the government building of the island, the museum of archeology and anthropology, the monument to the fallen in the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) are located - an obelisk with a carved cross. There is an elevator inside the monument, where you can climb the tower, which offers a wonderful view of the embankment.

Not far from the city center there are two magnificent beaches - Taganana with black sand and las Teresitas, an artificial beach with golden sand brought from the Sahara.

Lagoon(La Laguna) - the second most important city of the island, founded in 1496, the cultural and religious center of Tenerife. Until 1723, Laguna was the capital of Tenerife. It is here that the only university of the Canary archipelago is located.

On the street Calle Obispo Rey Redondo rises the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Iglesia with two bell towers. Inside the cathedral, you can see a 16th century Flemish silver altarpiece, an English organ and a marble pulpit.

Orotava(La Orotava) - a city with magnificent, well-preserved architecture, in the center of the picturesque Orotava valley. On a beautiful hill there is a luxurious mansion - the House with balconies (Casa de los Balcones), a beautiful park, a mill of the 17th century, the hospital of the Holy Trinity of the 18th century. (Hospital de la Trinidad). The streets here are paved with stone, and in the workshops of applied art you can see how it is done.

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The island of Tenerife got its name from the dormant volcano Teide, which the Guanches called "snow mountain". Surrounded by extraordinary volcanic landscapes, Tenerife is full of contrasts: prehistoric forests, bays with black sand beaches, picturesque Spanish villages, fertile valleys with tropical crops growing in them, mountain ranges with steep slopes, Canarian cuisine rich in variety and local characteristics, attractions included in List of cultural heritage.

4. "Martian" landscapes of the Teide volcano

Mount Teide on the island of Tenerife is the highest point in Spain. Those who have visited the crater of the Teide volcano at an altitude of almost 4,000 meters say that being there is like touching heaven. And at the top, the view is so breathtaking that you forget about everything in the world.

Sprawling on the slopes of the mountain is the Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain. And up to the crater of the volcano, where, according to the beliefs of the natives of the Guanches, an evil demon lived, there is a cable car.

5. Excursions to the rocks with whale watching

On the west coast of Tenerife, you can admire the majestic view of the cliffs of Los Gigantes. To the inhabitants of the island, the steep basalt rocks resembled the backs of giants supporting the Teide volcano, which gave the name to the mountain formation. The rocks are separated by gorges that descend directly to the ocean. In some of these gorges you can find completely wild beaches and harbors.

It is best to admire Tenerife's landmark - the cliffs of Los Gigantes - from the water. Therefore, ocean excursions on yachts and catamarans are organized for tourists, which combine a walk to the rocks with whale and dolphin watching that live in this part of the coast of Tenerife.

6. Family vacation at the zoo and dolphinarium

Loro Park - one of the most frequently visited attractions in Tenerife - will be of interest to both adults and children. The park is located in Puerto de la Cruz. At the moment, Loro Park is at the same time a botanical garden, a zoo, a dolphinarium and a large aquarium. The unspoken name of the park is a paradise for parrots; There are about 500 species of birds in the park. In addition to birds, gorillas and chimpanzees, tigers and jaguars, crocodiles, dolphins, killer whales and even penguins live in Loro Park.

From entertainment in the park, you can admire the show of parrots, where birds perform various tricks, in the pavilion "Baby station" you can see how the chicks are fed nectar from a spoon. For lovers of marine fauna - a show in the dolphinarium and a performance of sea lions. Also in the park is the Aquarium, which recreates the ecosystem of different parts of the world.

The cost of an adult ticket is 34 Euro, a child ticket is 23 Euro.

7. Rich opportunities for outdoor activities

Fans of outdoor activities will find a lot of offers in Tenerife, one of the most attractive ones is paragliding over the gorges and beaches. Paragliding is very popular among tourists. The best areas for paragliding in Tenerife are Isana Puerto de la Cruz, Isana Puertito de Guimar, Tacoronte El Sauzal, La Corona Los Realejos, Taucho Adeje and Valle de San Lorenzo.

Surfers will also like the island, as Tenerife has many beaches with good waves. The most popular surf spots are: Los dos Hermanos and El Charco beaches on the north coast, Fuera de la Bajeta, Punta Blanca beach on the west coast, La Fitenia and many others.

For beginners, surfing lessons are provided in special schools:

Tenerife is a real paradise for fans and diving, thanks to the rich ocean life and favorable climate. The air temperature is 19-25 degrees all year round, the ocean is almost always very calm.

Golf is also popular in Tenerife among tourists and locals. Golf courses in their beauty match the wild landscapes of the island. One of the most popular golf courses is Golf del Sur, where various international tournaments are often held.

8. The biggest carnival in Europe

Known all over the world for its colorful performances. The largest in Europe and the second in the world after the Brazilian carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Many tourists specially come to Tenerife in February to enjoy this unforgettable sight.

Carnival usually lasts for two weeks, the main events are:

• Election of the Carnival Queen - dressed in bright costumes with an abundance of feathers, the beauties are trying to surprise and impress the strict jury, which will choose only one worthy of the title of queen.
• The main procession - a dressed up cheerful crowd to the sounds of music passes through the main streets of the city. The procession ends with fireworks.
• The funeral of the sardine is a symbolic farewell to the carnival. A funeral procession follows the city, mourning a giant cardboard sardine made by the hands of the prisoners of the local prison. Then the fish is solemnly burned in the central square.

9. Gastronomy of Tenerife

The traditional cuisine of Tenerife is based on Mediterranean traditions: fish, meat (pork and rabbit) dishes abound in it, rice, potatoes, vegetables and tropical fruits are popular side dishes.

A popular meat dish is rabbit meat with salmorejo sauce and papas potato garnish. Papas are small potatoes with skins boiled in water with a lot of sea salt. It is served with fish and meat.

The most popular sauce in Tenerife is mojo, served in two types: green and red. Green sauce is prepared on the basis of parsley and cilantro and is suitable for fish and vegetables, red sauce is more versatile. Its main ingredient is pepper, it goes well with meat, fish or cheese.

In local restaurants and bars, you can try traditional Spanish dishes: paella (a dish of rice, meat and seafood), tortilla de patatas (omelet with potatoes), as well as jamon and various cheeses.