Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province, Administrative province in Canary Islands, Spain
Description
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province sits on the western side of the Canary Islands and contains four main islands: Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. Each island has a different appearance with distinct mountain ranges, coastlines, and vegetation patterns.
History
The province was established in 1927 when the Canary Islands were split into two administrative areas: Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This division remains in place today and continues to shape how the islands are governed.
Culture
The province shows a blend of Spanish, African, and South American influences visible in local food, music, and buildings throughout the islands. This cultural mixing shapes daily life and makes each place different from other Spanish regions.
Practical
The city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife serves as the main arrival point and has a large port connecting to Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The airport and harbors make it easy to travel between the islands and reach other destinations.
Did you know?
Mount Teide in the province rises to about 3,700 meters (12,100 feet) and stands as Spain's highest peak. This mountain draws millions of visitors each year, making it one of the most visited sites on the islands.
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Teide
68.8 km
Roque de los Muchachos
84.8 km
Loro Parque
80.1 km
Siam Park
60.5 km
Cumbre Vieja
66.2 km
Drago de Icod de los Vinos
63.9 km
Caldera de Taburiente National Park
84.8 km
Teide National Park
68.8 km
Virgin of Candelaria
96.7 km
Gran Telescopio Canarias
85.5 km
Auditorio de Tenerife
110.8 km
Garajonay National Park
10.5 km
Teneguía
61.1 km
Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza
9.2 km
Lago Martianez
82.4 kmTajogaite volcano
72 km
Cumbre Vieja Natural Park
67.6 km
Pyramids of Güímar
91.8 km
Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
86.2 km
Playa de Las Teresitas
118.7 km
Playa de las Américas
60 km
Masca
50.7 km
Lago Martiánez
82.4 km
Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África
111 km
Teide Observatory
82.1 km
El Médano
79.3 km
Basilica of Candelaria
96.7 km
Cathedral of La Laguna
105.9 km
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