Adventure Hunt Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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About santa Cruz de Tenerife

Origens

Prior to the Spanish conquest between 1402 and 1496, the area known today as Santa Cruz de Tenerife was home to the Guanches. The Guanches lived in Tenerife for approximately 2000 years before the conquest by the Crown of Castile (Spain). Santa Cruz de Tenerife was founded at the end of the conquest. Following Santa Cruz´s founding, it was initially a small fishing village, but quickly became an important port. During the 18th century the city flourished, becoming an important center of trade and culture. Many beautiful buildings were built here, including the Parliament of the Canary Islands, the Opera House and the Church of Santa Clare. In the 19th century, Santa Cruz de Tenerife became a popular resort. At this time, numerous hotels and restaurants were built in the city. Today Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a modern and cosmopolitan city with a population of approximately 220,000 people. It is an important tourist destination and home to many international companies.

Santa Cruz Shore Excursions 

Santa Cruz welcomes over 2 million cruise ship passengers each year. Its popularity comes from many factors – the year-round pleasant climate, the ease with which visitors can explore the city on foot, and the attractiveness of the city itself. If you are looking for a shore excursion to explore the city with complete freedom to stop anywhere you find interesting for as long as you like, then Adventure Hunt is a great option to consider. With 2.5km of walking, it will leave you ready for the next sumptuous meal on your cruise, and help you work off the excesses from yesterday!

Highlights of Santa Cruz

All of the highlights mentioned below are on the Adventure Hunt – Santa Cruz Highlights route. Below is a little background on each of these highlights.

Church of la Concepción

Of major historical interest is the church of la Concepción, the basic construction of which dates from 1500. On the outside, the Canary colonial style construction stands out due to its wooden balcony typical of the island. The church has a Latin cross plan and is structured into five naves. Inside it houses an important collection of religious art. It is also worth mentioning the gothic image of the Virgen de la Consolación, and the Cross of the Conquest, brought to the island by the conquistador Fernández de Lugo, as well as various processional thrones.

Plaza Espana

Plaza Espana is the largest square in the city and was built in 1929 where the San Cristóbal castle was located. The square was recently renovated by architects Herzog & de Meuron to include a pond and several pavilions. In front of the square are the offices of the Regional Council of Tenerife. There is an underground exhibit on the plaza that features history and artifacts of the Castillo de San Cristóbal that once stood here.

Plaza Candelaria

Plaza de la Candelaria often hosts various street festivals, exhibitions and concerts. It is the site of the main stage during Carnival, the highlight of the year for many inn Tenerife.

Mercado Nuestra Señora de África

On January 4, 1944, the Nuestra Señora de África Market was inaugurated. At the opening ceremony, Captain General Francisco García-Escámez cut the symbolic ribbon, inaugurating the bridge, and the bishop of the diocese blessed it. This bustling market features traditional fruit, vegetable, meat & seafood sellers.

Plaza San Francisco

The Iglesia de San Francisco was originally a Franciscan convent and is now the second most important church of the city, after the Church of the Conception. The present church was completed in 1680 and notable for the large number of works of art he owns. The church has three naves and is one of the best examples of Baroque architecture in the Canary Islands.

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