Santa Cruz - Tenerife - Spain

Your ship will dock at the long cruise pier in front of the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Read our cruise port guide for detailed information about the port.

The port shuttle drops you off here. This cruise terminal marks the exit of the port. From here you walk straight into the city centre. In the cruise terminal you will find limited facilities or interest. You can find a car rental service inside and some souvenir shops.

Although the bus system in Santa Cruz is extensive there is also a tram service you can use. This tram is ideal to take to La Laguna. Find the location of the tram stop on Bravo Murillo street. Buy a ticket for 1,35 euro one way with coins or credit card at the machine at the stop. Tram leaves every 10 minutes.

You will find a tourist information point on the Plaza de Espana, which is a few hundred yards from the cruise terminal. They provide great information on what to see and do and all your transportation options.

This is the bus terminal of Santa Cruz. From here you can take buses all over the island. From port this is about 2,5 km walk or you can take the public bus from Plaza de Espana to Intercambiador (bus station). Double click here for the local bus planner.

Mt Teide is the highest peak in Spain. It is over 3178 meters high. The journey up to this national park is quite a curvy one. Taking you from the coastal villages, to the pine woods and up to the volcanic landscapes. There are many photo stops at the national park and each one is different since the landscape is very diverse. 2 essential recommended stops: – The Pico Viejo; which is where the volcano erupted in 1798. This 800 meter crater is impressive to see, still showcasing the clear markings of its last eruption on the landscape. At this stop there are a couple of information signs and you can also make a leisurly walk through the volcano landscape. Here you can not just see the Pico Viejo, but on a clear day you will also see the other Canary islands of La Palma and La Golmera. – The visitors center; a great stop for a souvenir and information about this national park. Nearby you will also find some photo stops of the landscape. Another stop could be the cable car going up to the summit, or rather 200 meters under it. From here you could continue on foot […]

This is the main shopping street of Santa Cruz. Find the big brands and small boutiques here. Planning a day of shopping: your trip should start here.

In the Northern part of island we find the Anaga Mountains. Most of Tenerife is dominated by a dessert like landscapes due to its volcanic activity, but in the north is the complete opposite. Find the green areas here that make up the skeleton of the island. Go for a scenic drive through the mountains from village to village.

In town there are no beaches, but if you would like to go to one catch bus 910 to Teresita at the main road in front of the cruise terminal. This is the closest beach available with sand that was imported from the Sahara.

El Corte Ingles is the biggest department store group in Europe and ranks fourth worldwide. It has all the big Spanish and International brands under one roof. This shopping mall is huge and paradise for any shopoholic.

Just a few km’s up from Santa Cruz in the mountains on the horizon is where we find La Laguna. It lies about 480 meter above sea level. It is one of the most important cities on the island and definitely the most charming. It is considered to be the cultural and religious capital of the island. Until 1723 it even was the official capital. Its historical centre is on the UNESCO world heritage list because of its beauty and historical significance. It has known for having a Cuban influence to the architecture, making you almost forget you are on the Canary islands. However, did you know that the that La Laguna did not adapt the Cuban style? It is rather the other way around. La Laguna was the inspiration for the style eventually adopted by Cuba. Simply because the Spanish ships would take this with them. How to get there? Easy take the tram from the city centre of Santa Cruz to go to La Laguna.

Find this central market in the middle of town. This prominent building houses the best market in town. Find any local product here. It is not just a market, people also come together here to share a drink or bite.