Santa Cruz’s Carnival

Thousands of people take to the streets every year to celebrate one of the most important carnivals in the world and the most important one in Spain.

This Festival of International Tourist Interest is a show full of light and colour that runs through the centre and neighbourhoods of the capital, filling anyone who walks through the streets with carnival rhythms.

The Gala of the Adult Queen is, without a doubt, the highlight of the Carnival: impressive dresses, handmade by designers from the island, are displayed by the candidates on an incredible stage.

Additionally, you can find out all the details of one of the most popular carnivals in the world by visiting La Casa del Carnaval (Santa Cruz Carnival House), a museum space where you can discover first-hand the history and specifics of this event, and immerse yourself in the true spirit of the Carnival of Santa Cruz.

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Thousands of people take to the streets every year to celebrate one of the most important carnivals in the world and the most important one in Spain.

This Festival of International Tourist Interest is a show full of light and colour that runs through the centre and neighbourhoods of the capital, filling anyone who walks through the streets with carnival rhythms.

The Gala of the Adult Queen is, without a doubt, the highlight of the Carnival: impressive dresses, handmade by designers from the island, are displayed by the candidates on an incredible stage.

Additionally, you can find out all the details of one of the most popular carnivals in the world by visiting La Casa del Carnaval (Santa Cruz Carnival House), a museum space where you can discover first-hand the history and specifics of this event, and immerse yourself in the true spirit of the Carnival of Santa Cruz.

 

Santa Cruz Carnival House

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Santa Cruz is a city that combines modernity and tradition, so we recommend that you get to know its historical heritage when you stroll through its streets.

Visit the countless emblematic places and explore the different itineraries that will allow you to get to know the capital of Tenerife in depth and enjoy it to the fullest.

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife is just one click away

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Discover our city in no time at all: you can find the places that you can’t miss can on this interactive map.

Santa Cruz is a city that combines modernity and tradition, so we recommend that you get to know its historical heritage when you stroll through its streets.

Visit the countless emblematic places and explore the different itineraries that will allow you to get to know the capital of Tenerife in depth and enjoy it to the fullest.

 

Download tourist brochure

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Check out first-hand the gastronomic richness of our city.

You will be able to enjoy the rich Canarian gastronomy through the wide culinary offer of Santa Cruz.

The variety of restaurants in the different areas of the capital offer everything from traditional food to delicious gourmet dishes.

And don’t leave Santa Cruz without visiting its markets, where you will find plenty of stalls to “tapear” and to taste the best local produce.

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Check out first-hand the gastronomic richness of our city.

You will be able to enjoy the rich Canarian gastronomy through the wide culinary offer of Santa Cruz.

The variety of restaurants in the different areas of the capital offer everything from traditional food to delicious gourmet dishes.

And don’t leave Santa Cruz without visiting its markets, where you will find plenty of stalls to “tapear” and to taste the best local produce.

 

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Plan your stay

Where to stay in Santa Cruz? The heart of Tenerife has a wide range of accommodation on offer, so whether you are looking for a luxurious five-star hotel or a cosy flat in the city centre, Santa Cruz offers a multitude of options. From accommodation in historic buildings to the most recent and innovative ones, you will find spaces to suit all tastes and budgets.

With such a wide range of accommodation on offer, you’ll get the most out of your experience in the city.

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Where to stay in Santa Cruz? The heart of Tenerife has a wide range of accommodation on offer, so whether you are looking for a luxurious five-star hotel or a cosy flat in the city centre, Santa Cruz offers a multitude of options. From accommodation in historic buildings to the most recent and innovative ones, you will find spaces to suit all tastes and budgets.

With such a wide range of accommodation on offer, you’ll get the most out of your experience in the city.

 

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Great events for a great city

Santa Cruz is a place where lots of things happen. In this area you will find the calendar of activities and events that will take place in the heart of Tenerife throughout the year and that will allow you to plan a unique visit.

Breathe in the culture, listen to the musicians at the renowned festivals, experience the theatre and the cinema, and enjoy the cultural, artistic and leisure activities designed for all audiences that will take place in the capital of Tenerife.

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Great events for a great city

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Santa Cruz is a place where lots of things happen. In this area you will find the calendar of activities and events that will take place in the heart of Tenerife throughout the year and that will allow you to plan a unique visit.

Breathe in the culture, listen to the musicians at the renowned festivals, experience the theatre and the cinema, and enjoy the cultural, artistic and leisure activities designed for all audiences that will take place in the capital of Tenerife.

 

Check the agenda

Tourist Routes

The official tourist information service of Santa Cruz de Tenerife offers you, free of charge, the following guided walking routes around the city, so that through comfortable tours you can get to know the history and culture of Santa Cruz, as well as the corners and emblematic places of the city. Choose the route you want to do and reserve your place.

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The official tourist information service of Santa Cruz de Tenerife offers you, free of charge, the following guided walking routes around the city, so that through comfortable tours you can get to know the history and culture of Santa Cruz, as well as the corners and emblematic places of the city. Choose the route you want to do and reserve your place.

 

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Santa Cruz is the kilometre zero of your next holiday. In this video you will discover some of the attractions of our city, such as the city centre and the Anaga Rural Park, declared a World Biosphere Reserve.

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Photo gallery

Download the best photographs of Santa Cruz and share them on social media.

In this photo gallery you can discover the spectacular places that make up the heart of Tenerife.

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Brand Center

In this section you can download the main configurations of the brand ‘Santa Cruz, the heart of Tenerife’, as well as consult the identity manual and its different uses.