Santa Cruz

Food and drink in Santa Cruz

With an array of fresh fruits and seafood, Tenerife offers a range of delightful delicacies. The most popular dish consists of papas arrugadas – potatoes boiled in salted water – and fish, particularly parrotfish or wreckfish. This is typically paired with mojo, a tasty sauce made of peppers, olive oil and garlic. As simple as it sounds, it is a must-try when...more

Beautiful beaches in Santa Cruz

Playa de Las Teresitas is a dreamy, one-and-a-half kilometre long beach, framed by two tall green mountains. By far the most popular in the area, this beach offers a range of amenities and the opportunity to try surfing. That’s without mentioning the best part of all: the majestic scenery. The water is pristine and crystal clear, melting into the blue sky almost...more

Things to do in Santa Cruz

As the capital city of Tenerife, you’ll never get bored in Santa Cruz. This city has an energetic vibe that everyone will adore, as well as a plethora of activities to get stuck into. Once you’ve finished snoozing under the sun, head to one of these locations for a different kind of fun.

Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Appreciate another side of nature...more