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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Description: Canary Islands, Spain.

Newest Review: ... conquered them in 1495 defeating the native Guanches. The English would have loved to have the islands, too, they attacked Tenerife in 1797 under Horatio Nelson whose right arm was shot off as he tried to disembark at the shore; another attempted landing in the region of Puerto Santiago was fended off by the inhabitants of the Valley of Santiago, who hurled stones at the British from the ... more

... heights of the cliffs of Los Gigantes - the Canary Islands remained Spanish. We walked up to the Plaza de la Candelaria, we were told that the street going up on the left is the main shopping street, the guide would leave the group there after show...more

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Moist Mercedes (1432 words)
by - written on 25/01/08 (Very useful, 297 readings)
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When we stayed in Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife in December last year, I went on a coach tour to the north east of the island including the capital Santa Cruz. I booked it with the rep of our travel organisation, the actual tour operators are always local firms, it doesn't make sense if I give you the name of the firm we went with as you can't choose one, you have to take the one your travel organisation works with. I guess they're all more or less alike and a tour's success depends on the guide you get. Our first stop was the auditorium in Santa Cruz (built from 2000 to 2003) at the southern end of the harbour area, designed by the Spanish architect Santiago ... Read the complete review

Think you know Tenerife? (516 words)
by - written on 03/08/07 (Useful, 69 readings)
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Santa Cruze is a deeply European city often overlooked by Tenerife holiday makers. Those who think Tenerife is simply England on Sea will soon have a different opinion after visiting the capital of the Canary Island. With a population of just over 223, 000, there is no mistaking this as a modern Spanish city. While people watching at one of the many cafes, you could be sat in the centre of trendy Madird or buzzing Barchelona. Sights First stop must be the Auditorium. Designed by Calatrava, it is a sight to see even if you aren’t planning on going inside. A wander round this amazing building is not time wasted. If you can, get to see a performance and ... Read the complete review