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10 Days in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: A Journey of Culture and Nature

Waesi Tozi

Waesi Tozi

14 Nov 2023

Join me on a 10-day adventure in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where we'll explore stunning castles, beautiful beaches, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant art scene. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Day 1
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$15

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$ 4

Castillo de San Cristobal
Underground remains of a 1500s castle & museum with a cannon said to have injured Horatio Nelson.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Wind Sculpture by Cesar Manrique
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Castle of St John the Baptist
This squat, circular stronghold on the water was erected in the 1640s & renovated a century later.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$8
Day 2
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$0

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$ 4

Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Regla
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Parque García Sanabria
Lush, roomy green space opened in 1926 featuring fountains & a large clock made of flowers.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$5

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$ 4

Playa de Las Teresitas
Palm-fringed, 1.5km beach of imported yellow sand, with loungers, umbrellas, showers & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Palmetum
Started in 1995 on a former landfill, the 12-hectare botanic garden houses hundreds of palm species.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
Day 4
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$35

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$ 4

Parque Marítimo César Manrique
Aquatic center featuring 3 saltwater swimming pools amid waterfalls & palm trees, plus a sun deck.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$20
5 - 6 min

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Museum of Nature and Archaeology
Museum tracing islands' natural history, with mummies & artifacts from the native Guanche culture.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
Day 5
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$25

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
12 - 17 min

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El Tanque, Espacio Cultural
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 6
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$20

TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
Day 7
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$13

Centro de Arte la Recova
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Museo de Bellas Artes
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
Day 8
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$0

Sala de Arte Los Lavaderos
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Plaza de España
Built in 1929, the city's largest square includes the ruins of a historic fort & an artificial lake.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 9
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$0

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
Day 10
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$0

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$ 4

Real Santuario del Cristo de La Laguna
Catholic church from 1580, with an ornate wood figure of Christ & a replica of the Shroud of Turin.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Galería Leyendecker
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $129 In total

Activities & Food:$113
Transport:$17