Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands)

Santa Cruz de Tenerife cruise port is a very popular cruise ship itinerary stop. Tenerife, the largest Canary Island, is located nearly 300 km away from the North West Africa’s coast. The island covers a total area of approx 2,034 km2 (785 ml2) and has a population of around 889,940 people (2014 census) which is 43% of the total population of Canary Islands.

• Tenerife cruise port is number one cruise port in the Canary Island and holds the second place in Spain, after Barcelona cruise port. It welcomes nearly a million tourists each year.
• About 5 million tourists visit the island of Tenerife each year, making it the most visited of the archipelago. It hosts one of the largest carnivals in the world and the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is to be designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Served by 2 airports, Tenerife South Airport and Tenerife North Airport, Tenerife is the archipelago's economic centre.
• The city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the island's capital and the seat of the council (cabildo insular). It is capital of the autonomous Canary Islands community (shared with Las Palmas), which share governmental institutions like ministries and presidency. Between 1833 Spanish territorial division and 1927, Santa Cruz de Tenerife served as the sole capital of Canary Islands. It contains the modern Auditorio de Tenerife, Canary Islands' architectural symbol.
• The island is home to University of La Laguna. Established in San Cristobal de La Laguna in 1792, it is the oldest in the Canaries. The city, which is a A UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the 2nd to have been founded on the island, as well as the 3rd of the archipelago. 
• Teide National Park, which is a World Heritage Site located in the center of the island, boasts the highest elevation of Spain, Teide, the highest of the Atlantic Ocean islands, and the 3rd-largest volcano in the world. Also on the island, since 2015 Macizo de Anaga has been designated as UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It features the largest number of endemic species found in Europe.

Highlights: Santa Cruz, Exotic Gardens, Mt Teide Volcanic Park, Resorts

Santa Cruz de Tenerife cruise terminal

Santa Cruz de Tenerife tours, shore excursions, hotels

City Tours and Shore Excursions

• Museum of Open Air Sculptures: discover great Henry Moore, Miró, Alfaro and Chirino exhibitions. Start you art tour in Las Ramblas, pass trough the Las Asuncionistas School and finish at the Park García Sanabria.
• Tenerife Auditorium: Santiago Calatrava designed that trendy Santa Cruz building. You can spend you time listening to live musical performances right on the sea promenade.
• Santa Cruz Public Library: La Granja Park houses the great documents collection of all times and all kinds. You can find local authors works, visit an exhibition or go to a theater.
• Fine Arts Circle: a center for avant-garde artworks. You can visit painting and photography exhibitions.
• Plaza de la Candelaria: located right across the famous Plaza de España. On the small area of the both squares you will find Olympo Building, Casino Cruz, Carta Palace, Chamber of Commerce and more Santa Cruz de Tenerife sights.
• San Cristóbal Castle: fot those who love history – a section of the castle, who defended Santa Cruz. You can reach the castle from the underground exhibition from Plaza de España.
• Museum of Man and Nature: discover the Guanches, the Canary Islands aboriginal inhabitants, and the Canary’s history through artefacts exhibitions. The Museum of Man and Nature is situated at the Plaza de Europa.
• San Cristobal de la Laguna: the original capital city of Tenerife. Probably the island’s most charming town. You can see the oldest university, cathedral and church of Tenerife. Also you can enjoy traditional cuisine at the local restaurants or rest at the amazing beaches on the coastline.