National park · UNESCO
Mount Teide
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A volcano and Spain's highest peak, rising from a lunar-like landscape of lava fields.
City · Spain · Canary Islands
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The capital of Tenerife, a base for the island's volcano, cloud forests and famous carnival.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Santa Cruz de Tenerife matters
Santa Cruz is the lively capital of Tenerife and a good base for exploring a very varied island. Above it the Anaga mountains are covered in ancient cloud forest, to the west the great volcano Teide rises over a lunar landscape, and the coast offers beaches in every colour of sand. The city itself has a relaxed Atlantic mood and holds one of the largest carnivals in the world.
Talking points
- Teide, the volcano that dominates the island, is the highest mountain in Spain.
- The Santa Cruz carnival is one of the biggest in the world.
- The Canary Islands have a mild climate all year round.
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What to see in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Park
Anaga Rural Park
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A mountain range of misty laurel forest, deep valleys and tiny hamlets in the north-east of Tenerife.
Viewpoint
Masca Valley
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A tiny mountain village on a sheer-sided gorge in the Teno mountains, with a famous hiking trail.
Neighbourhood · UNESCO
San Cristobal de La Laguna
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A historic colonial-style university town with a planned grid layout, a short tram ride from Santa Cruz.
Festival or event
Santa Cruz Carnival
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
One of the world's great carnivals, with parades, costumes and street parties every winter.
Beach
Las Teresitas Beach
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A long golden beach beside Anaga, made with sand from the Sahara.
Theme park
Loro Parque
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A well-known zoo and animal park in Puerto de la Cruz, famous for its parrots.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.