Holidays in Santa Cruz

Thriving with boundless energy and hospitality, Santa Cruz is one of the capital cities of the famous Canary Islands, and the main city on the island of Tenerife. This sunny town is home to rich and diverse cultures and a welcoming atmosphere. Visitors can escape to beachside getaways, enjoy fine tapas and wine, or to let loose at Carnival - Santa Cruz holidays are sure to deliver.

Planning Santa Cruz holidays

Santa Cruz is located in the Greenwich Mean Time Zone (GMT), and boasts an arid subtropical climate, with warm dry summers and moderately warm winters. During February, Santa Cruz holidays allow visitors to take part in one of the biggest Carnival festivals in the world and see an aspiring World Heritage Site. The Carnival of Santa Cruz is praised as the most spectacular fiesta in Spain, and is second only to Rio de Janeiro. Tenerife is serviced by two international airports as well as a main port. Once there, visitors can get around by bus, car or foot.

Why Santa Cruz?

Besides the vibrant energy and excitement of Carnival, Santa Cruz holidays offer countless activities and diversions, including museums, parks, beaches and shopping. Travellers can relax by the pristine beach of las Teresitas at the base of the Anaga mountains, or explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. Nature lovers should also visit the volcanic mountains of Teide National Park, considered the symbol of the Tenerife.

To get to know the cultural side of Santa Cruz, visitors can enjoy outdoor concerts, sample local specialties at the markets, or visit the striking Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, the city's oldest and most revered church. Families will enjoy the Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre, or perhaps a cruise between the islands. There’s nothing watching like a sunset over the Atlantic from a hidden cove on Tenerife - book Santa Cruz holidays today.