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

Carmen Zaragoza

Carmen Zaragoza

27 Sep 2023

Join me on a 6-day adventure to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where we'll discover the vibrant Plaza de España, the beautiful Reloj de flores, the bustling Mercado Ntra. Señora de África, the lush Palmetum, the magnificent Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria, the stunning Playa de Las Teresitas, and the breathtaking Anaga Rural Park. Get ready for an unforgettable journey in this enchanting Spanish city!

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Viator

Day 1
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$0

Reloj de flores
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
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Free
9 - 14 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.
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$3

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$ 2

Mercado Ntra. Señora de África
Established in 1943, this bustling, traditional venue features produce, meat & seafood sellers.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Palmetum
Started in 1995 on a former landfill, the 12-hectare botanic garden houses hundreds of palm species.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$3
Day 3
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$0

Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria
Church & pilgrimage site with murals, designated a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI in 2011.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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
Day 5
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$0

Day 6
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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

Budget breakdown: $5 In total

Activities & Food:$3
Transport:$2