Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province

The western province of the Canary Islands encompasses four main islands: Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro, covering 3,381 square kilometers.

The Spanish government established the province in 1927 when the Canary Islands region was divided into two administrative territories: Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

The province contains three national parks, including Teide National Park with Spain's highest peak, Garajonay National Park, and Caldera de Taburiente National Park.

The capital city, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, functions as a major transportation hub with its port connecting maritime routes between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Mount Teide, located within the province, reaches an elevation of 3,718 meters, making it the highest point in Spain and receiving 2.8 million visitors annually.

Location: Canary Islands

Inception: 1927

Capital city: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Elevation above the sea: 3,718 m

GPS coordinates: 28.16667,-17.33333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 12:37