Las Caletillas, Coastal resort in Candelaria, Tenerife, Spain

Las Caletillas stretches along three volcanic coves with black pebble beaches, forming a continuous coastline facing the Atlantic Ocean. Natural rock formations separate the beaches from the open sea, creating a distinctive profile along the shore.

In the 1960s Las Caletillas was a small hamlet with few houses. A development project began as a tourist resort but ended up as a dormitory area for people working in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The main street, Rambla de los Menceyes, holds the old volcanic stone statues of the menceyes that stood in the Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias until 1993.

Local restaurants showcase fresh catches from Atlantic waters, serving traditional Canarian fish dishes passed down through families for generations. This food culture reflects the enduring connection between the community and the sea.

The main street is the Rambla de los Menceyes, lined with shops; bars and restaurants cluster on the Avenida Marítima. The TF-1 motorway serves the area, and a taxi rank sits on the Avenida Marítima opposite the Hotel Punta del Rey. The tourist information office is on the plaza de Las Caletillas.

The volcanic stone statues of the menceyes on the Rambla de los Menceyes stood on the plaza of the Patrona de Canarias in Candelaria until 1993, when they were moved here. The main street of the neighbourhood takes its name from these Guanche rulers of Tenerife.