As, of course, are the fruit, vegetables and fish from the land and the waters surrounding the so-called ‘Fortunate Islands’.Īnother unmissable attraction in Santa Cruz is the new, modern Tenerife Auditorium, renamed the Auditorio Adán Martín in 2011.
It’s arch, central courtyard and Mudéjar-style tower are its stand-out features. Located in a neo-Colonial style building, it was opened in 1944 and has been operating as the city’s central market ever since. Only a few sections of its outer walls remain.Īnd how could you miss out on the fresh produce that’s cultivated right here on the island? If you’re a gourmet, you must visit the Nuestra Señora de África Market, better known as La Recova, to see the home-grown produce. In this space, in an underground gallery, you’ll also find the ruins of Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s San Cristóbal Castle, an old fortress that once defended the city and watched over its port. Hundreds of lights in the form of different-sized water droplets give the square a magical touch when the sun has gone down. The way it’s illuminated at night is an attraction in itself. Let’s start our tour of the things you have to see with the Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s Plaza de España, where historic buildings from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries rub shoulders harmoniously, encircling gardens with exotic plants and a lake with a geyser that shoots water up to 30 metres into the air. The island’s capital offers a wide range of possibilities to enjoy the city in all kinds of different ways. Interesting spots in Santa Cruz de Tenerife Places to visit, restaurants to sample traditional Canarian cooking and beaches to behold the landscapes at sunset. I think it's worth checking out if you have some time to spend in Santa Cruz.If you’ve decided to travel to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, read on to find out what needs to go on your must-see list to make the most of the city. I wish the rest of the park was open, but I'm happy I went. It's quite far from the center of Santa Cruz - $6 - $7 by Uber each way. Overall, it was a nice place to pass a few hours. There's a tall lookout tower you can climb that offers some views of the surrounding area. I erred on the side of caution however and didn't venture past the posted sign (see photos). Unfortunately, a huge part of the park is closed due to "maintenance" and you're not permitted to enter, though there's also nothing to stop you. It was hot and sunny and so I didn't need bug repellant, but I did need a LOT of sunblock, so if you go on a hot sunny day, ditch the repellent and slather on the sunblock. I enjoyed a few hours here exploring the trails.
I saw monkeys, turtles, even alligators! I also saw some big lizards but they like to hide from people and are difficult to see. This is a great place to explore the local flora and fauna.
I went on a Monday when they were supposed to be closed but they were open and there were other people there also, but not many. Our recommendation is that you come here early and spend the whole day there if you have the money. Our only complaint is that the price is a bit high for the amount of animals there are, and the June discount where you get 50% off only applies if you come in the last two and a half hours which doesn’t give you enough time to explore and enjoy everything. The waterfall and mini-cave that joined with the swimming pool was very lovely too. There are 15 pools total, but we only had time for one. The swimming pool was pretty cold, but it was still very fun and relaxing, especially as it wasn’t too busy. The butterfly sanctuary was okay, but we only saw very few butterflies, probably because it’s winter. The aviary was amazing and walking amongst the birds was a real experience the view from the top of the tower was pretty fantastic too. We went there mostly to see the animals which did not disappoint, despite there being no sloths or capybaras, and the monkey enclosure being very small (they should expand it).
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