Church of San Andrés

The Church of San Andrés is a church building located in San Andrés at the base of the Anaga mountains near Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The structure features a main altar and two side chapels with religious sculptures and serves as an active place of worship today.

An original chapel was founded between 1505 and 1510 by Don Lope de Salazar following the Spanish conquest, though it was later replaced by the current structure. The present building was completed in 1680 and represents a significant reconstruction for the religious community of the region.

The church holds important religious artworks, including a wooden statue of Saint Andrew and the Santo Cristo del Cegato, an orange wood crucifix carved by a blind sculptor in 1882. These pieces reflect the spiritual devotion and artistic tradition that has been cherished in this place through the centuries.

The church is located roughly 7 kilometers northeast of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and remains an active place of worship with regular services held throughout the week. Visitors are welcome to attend services or view the building during open hours while observing standard behavior expected at religious sites.

One of the church bells reportedly came from Admiral Horatio Nelson's fleet during his failed British invasion attempt of Tenerife in 1797. This artifact connects the church to a dramatic moment in the island's military history.

Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Inception: 1680

GPS coordinates: 28.50513,-16.19309

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:04