Candelaria, Administrative division in Tenerife, Spain.
The municipality of Candelaria extends along the eastern coast of Tenerife, featuring both coastal areas and mountainous regions within its boundaries.
The establishment of Candelaria as an administrative entity traces back to the Spanish territorial reorganization of the Canary Islands in the late 18th century.
The local government of Candelaria manages numerous educational centers, sports facilities, and cultural venues that serve the population throughout the year.
The municipal offices in Candelaria operate Monday through Friday, providing citizens with services including urban planning permits and local tax administration.
The administrative territory of Candelaria incorporates several distinct neighborhoods, each with dedicated local representatives who report to the central municipal council.
Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province
Capital city: Candelaria
Elevation above the sea: 240 m
Shares border with: El Rosario, Tenerife, Arafo, Santa Úrsula, La Victoria de Acentejo, La Matanza de Acentejo, El Sauzal
Website: http://candelaria.es
GPS coordinates: 28.35467,-16.37101
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
Virgin of Candelaria
386 m
Basilica of Candelaria
396 m
Las Caletillas
2.1 km
Cueva de Achbinico
580 m
Paisaje protegido de Las Lagunetas
8.2 km
Las Raíces
7.8 km
Araya (Candelaria)
2.4 km
Church of Saint Ann, Candelaria
306 m
Real Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
425 m
Paisaje Protegido de las Siete Lomas
6.1 km
Franco Monument, Las Raíces
7.7 km
Statue of Romen, Candelaria
395 m
Statue of Pelicar, Candelaria
366 m
Statue of Añaterve, Candelaria
333 m
Estatuas De Los Menceyes
307 m
Statue of Bencomo, Candelaria
346 m
Statue of Adjona, Candelaria
320 m
Statue of Pelinor, Candelaria
382 m
Statue of Tegueste, Candelaria
405 m
Statue of Beneharo, Candelaria
320 m
Ermita Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria
7.8 km
Stone statue of Pelicar, Candelaria
822 m
Stone statue of Beneharo, Candelaria
1.5 km
Statue of Acaymo, Candelaria
309 m
Mirador de Ortuña
7.7 km
Fountain of the Pilgrims (Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias)
385 m
TEA Candelaria
384 m
Centro Pesquero Punta de Santiago
435 mReviews
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