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10 Days in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: A Journey of Sun, Culture, and Adventure

Kostya Batkis

Kostya Batkis

16 Nov 2023

Join me on a 10-day adventure in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where we'll explore stunning beaches, historical landmarks, and vibrant cultural attractions. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with sun, fun, and endless discoveries!

Trip to Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Day 1
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$24

Lukas Park Playground
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Circulo de Bellas Artes de Tenerife
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
8 - 12 min

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Casa del Carnaval
Gallery space for costumes worn in the annual carnival, with video exhibits & dress-up for kids.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
13 - 20 min

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Viera y Clavijo Park
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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La Finissima Maxipizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
Day 2
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$26

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$ 4

Museum of Nature and Archaeology
Museum tracing islands' natural history, with mummies & artifacts from the native Guanche culture.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
7 - 10 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Historical Military Museum of the Canary Islands
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Playa Valleseco
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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El Horreo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 3
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$22

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$ 4

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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$4
8 - 10 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Parish of St. Francisco de Asís
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Playa de Las Teresitas
Palm-fringed, 1.5km beach of imported yellow sand, with loungers, umbrellas, showers & restaurants.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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El Tunel
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 4
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$20

Centro de Arte la Recova
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Plaza de Europa
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Restaurante Chino Xin Xin
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5
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$19

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Castillo de San Cristobal
Underground remains of a 1500s castle & museum with a cannon said to have injured Horatio Nelson.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
7 - 10 min

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Museo de Bellas Artes
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
11 - 16 min

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Exhibition Hall of Parque García Sanabria
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Cocina Urbana
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 6
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$31

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$ 2

Palmetum
Started in 1995 on a former landfill, the 12-hectare botanic garden houses hundreds of palm species.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
16 - 24 min

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Caleta de Negros
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
19 - 28 min

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Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín
Seafront arts complex & auditorium housed in a landmark building with futuristic, curving design.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Bar-Terraza Parque García Sanabria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 7
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$27

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$ 5

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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$10
11 - 14 min

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Parque Secundino Delgado
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
56 - 68 min

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Bosque Encantado (La Ensillada) - El Pijaral
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Casa Paca
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
Day 8
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$19

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$ 7

Parque de Ofra (José Segura Clavell)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Mirador de Vistabella
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Parque Para Perros Cuchillitos Tristan
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Parque La Granja
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Parque Las Indias
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Park of Las Mesas
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Taberna Restaurante Centro Gallego de Tenerife
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 9
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$16

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$ 2

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
29 - 35 min

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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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Campo Dei Fiori
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 10
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$14

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$ 4

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
17 - 21 min

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Estrella Park
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Jumpo Santa Cruz
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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5 Sunflowers Children's Leisure Center
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Restaurante Arepera Canaima
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14

Budget breakdown: $242 In total

Activities & Food:$217
Transport:$25