Tenerife

Plaza del Adelantado

Dominican order convent at the Plaza del Adelantado, hosting the preserved body of Maria de Leon Bello y Delgado, popularly called La Siervita. The convent was founded in 1606 by alderman Juan de Cabrejas and his wife, who purchased the…

Plaza de España

The first fortification of significance on Tenerife, intended as defensive stronghold for the Santa Cruz Bay, constructed between 1575 and 1577 to protect the city against pirates.

Avenida de la Constitución

Auditorium designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Constructed between 1997 and 2003, the design is framed within the tenets of late-modern architecture of the late 20th century, and regarded as one of…

Plaza del Cristo· Free

The most important religious building in the city, this houses the Cristo de La Laguna ('Holy Christ of La Laguna), one of the most venerated religious artifacts in the Canary Islands and a symbol of the city.

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The castle was built by Italian military engineer Leonardo Torriani, who was sent to Tenerife by Spanish King Philip II with the assignment to fortify the coast line and protect the most important settlements against attacks from the sea.

Bus 910· Free

An artificial beach created in 1973 when a total of 270 000 tons of white sand was shipped from the Spanish Sahara (now the Western Sahara) to create a white sand beach to replace the existing beach strip of rocks and black sand.

Calle Pablo Iglesias· Free

Parish church with a single nave decorated with timber sculptures dedicated to San Juan Bautista, the co-patron of the city, and before the 16th century merely a saint like any other.

One of the oldest churches on the Canary Islands, built between 1505 and 1510 shortly after the conquest of Tenerife by the Spanish armada. The church is dedicated to St.

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The largest square in the city, with an artificial lake fountain by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron in its centre. It was constructed at the original location of the Castle of San Cristóbal in 1929.

The 16th century historic centre, characterized by colonial architecture.

The carnival is the second biggest event of its kind (after the Rio de Janeiro Carneval). The historical event is held every February, and attracts around a million of visitors.

Calle El Lomo 18

Winery in the ravine of El Infierno, producing some of the best wines of the Canarias due to the mild climate. A tour of the winery is complemented with an optional wine tasting session.

Theatre in eclectic style, used for film screenings and theatre performances. With a capacity of 608 spectators, it is among the largest of its kind left on the Canaries, and has been renovated from the 1990s until the late 2000s.

Barrio Cruz Carmen 2

Visitor centre of the park, where you can pick up a map to aid hiking trips. There is a small exhibition in Spanish complemented with leaflets in English.

Antigua Carretera El Portezuelo 53

Road side restaurant far away from massive tourist crowds, specializing in Canarian food. Their typical dish is spare ribs with potatoes and sweetcorn, and white bean stew, all in very generous portions.

Plaza de la Concepción, 22· Moderate

This very popular restaurant serves traditional tapas as well as full meals. Indoor and outdoor seating, indoor seating has a view over the kitchen. The paella

Calle Jose el Rubiante 5

Upscale restaurant in the centre of Tegueste, offering variety of foods with a kitchen open all day. Relatively expensive compared to nearby restaurants, but seating outdoor available.

C. San Clemente, 13

Small, authentic restaurant.' Fresh seafood and fish. Very tasty. Good atmosphere. Very friendly waiters. Locals eat here on a daily basis. They have more than 40 years of experience.

Calle Dr. Allart, 29

Tender grilled meat. Nice grilled entrecôte. Calm backstreet seating. The escape from the sun in the shade is appreciated. The fish tartare and shrimp tempura are both very good.

Avenida Gran Poder 6

Fine dining restaurant close to the pools. Their cuisine is mostly continental, with a touch of Spanish specialties. Their steak (with mushroom or peppercorn sauce)

Plaza del Adelantado, 11· Expensive

The centrally-located hotel offers apartment rooms with kitchens. Other facilities include a fitness centre, onsite restaurant, and free Wi-Fi; pets permitted by request. Private parking/day.

Calle Candelaria 3· Expensive

In the centre of the historical and business areas of the city. It is very close to the Auditorio, the shopping area, the harbour, and the theatres.

C/ Obispo Rey Redondo, 55· Expensive

Located in a restored 18th-century manor, the hotel also has an onsite bar-restaurant and a couple of shops. Free Wi-Fi is in the lobby.

El Bailadero

A hostel up on the mountain ridge right in the heart of the park. Bed linen included, towels for rent.

Calle de Valentin Sanz 33· Expensive

Parking can be a nightmare, so it's best to use one of the underground car parks a day.

In the historic centre· Expensive

Posh hotel in an 18th-century house with a mix of classic and modern design.