Santa Cruz de Tenerife holidays dole out a has-it-all food scene, heaps of history and a smattering of quirky landmarks.
Capital charm
Santa Cruz de Tenerife – on the island’s north-east coast – has bagged the title of capital of the Canary Islands, along with Las Palmas over on Gran Canaria. Style-wise, this place plates up a balanced recipe of old-fashioned and fancy. The shopping scene tots up sprawling handicraft markets and swanky clothing boutiques, while a mix of family-run restaurants and classy waterfront bars are on hand for when your tummy starts to rumble.
Past and present
It’s the same story when it comes to architecture. If you’re all about history, the old quarter’s got everything you need – cobbled streets lined with Baroque-style buildings, a 15th-century church and antique-stuffed markets. Trundle over to the port, meanwhile, and you can stop by the city’s super-modern crowning glory – a pointy, 1,600-seater auditorium that looks like an eagle’s talon.