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A 5-Day Adventure in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Anna Fernández

Anna Fernández

20 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where we'll explore the stunning Anaga Rural Park, visit historical landmarks like the Real Santuario del Cristo de La Laguna, and relax on the beautiful Playa de Las Teresitas. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Canary Islands!

Trip to Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Day 1
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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 2
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$28

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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
15 - 18 min

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Casa del Carnaval
Gallery space for costumes worn in the annual carnival, with video exhibits & dress-up for kids.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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Museum of Nature and Archaeology
Museum tracing islands' natural history, with mummies & artifacts from the native Guanche culture.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$15
Day 3
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$8

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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
18 - 22 min

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Playa de Las Teresitas
Palm-fringed, 1.5km beach of imported yellow sand, with loungers, umbrellas, showers & restaurants.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$30

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$ 4

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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$5
13 - 20 min

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Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín
Seafront arts complex & auditorium housed in a landmark building with futuristic, curving design.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
7 - 9 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$20

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$ 7

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
10 - 12 min

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Parque Marítimo César Manrique
Aquatic center featuring 3 saltwater swimming pools amid waterfalls & palm trees, plus a sun deck.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
21 - 26 min

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Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria
Church & pilgrimage site with murals, designated a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI in 2011.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $102 In total

Activities & Food:$85
Transport:$17