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A Week in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Exploring the Charms of the Canary Islands

Craig Allan

Craig Allan

1 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where we'll discover the best tapas, stunning parks, historical sites, and delicious local cuisine!

Trip to Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Day 1
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$46

Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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D'Tapas,26 - tapas restaurant Santa Cruz
Cozy back-street venue serving timeless Spanish tapas dishes in a typical space.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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D'Tapas 26
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
Day 2
+

$62

·

$ 10

Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Jumpo Santa Cruz
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Parque Marítimo César Manrique
Aquatic center featuring 3 saltwater swimming pools amid waterfalls & palm trees, plus a sun deck.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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Strasse Santa Cruz
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 3
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$46

Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Plaza de España
Built in 1929, the city's largest square includes the ruins of a historic fort & an artificial lake.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Taberna el Cambullón
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
Day 4
+

$50

·

$ 7

Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Castle of St John the Baptist
This squat, circular stronghold on the water was erected in the 1640s & renovated a century later.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$8
4 - 6 min

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Strasse Santa Cruz
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 5
+

$55

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$ 4

Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Casa del Carnaval
Gallery space for costumes worn in the annual carnival, with video exhibits & dress-up for kids.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
8 - 11 min

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La Popa Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 6
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$42

Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Parque García Sanabria
Lush, roomy green space opened in 1926 featuring fountains & a large clock made of flowers.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Tasca Mesón el Portón
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 7
+

$0

Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 8
+

$46

·

$ 10

Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Directions

Anaga Rural Park
This 14,419-hectare scenic nature park features wildlife & dozens of small rural settlements.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Historias Para No Dormir
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46

Budget breakdown: $376 In total

Activities & Food:$346
Transport:$30