Booking holidays in Tenerife is a great choice for beach breaks, but there is no reason why you should not enjoy a little authentic Spain while you are there.
Most of the resorts on the island have everything you could possibly need for a lazy break in the sun - cheap accommodation, low-cost bars and restaurants, great beaches and plenty of nightlife.
Tenerife's capital Santa Cruz can offer all of that, but it has still managed to retain the authentic feel of one of the big cities on the Spanish mainland thanks to its cultural and historic attractions.
It makes a perfect base for cheap all inclusive holidays in Tenerife, as you will be able to enjoy real variety during your break. But, even if you select another resort, it is well worth taking a day trip to Santa Cruz.
The historic quarter situated in the area around the port is likely to be your starting point when exploring Santa Cruz. You will discover a number of grand squares and lots of traditional houses here, along with the pretty 16th century church of the Iglesia de la Concepcion.
Another building you will also want to visit is the imposing Castillo Negro, which holds regular re-enactments of the Battle of Santa Cruz, which saw Lord Nelson's fleet defeated by Spanish naval forces in 1797. The city's other castle, the Castillo de San Cristobal, is now a military museum that counts Nelson's tiger canon as its star exhibit.
The Santa Cruz area has one of Tenerife's best beaches in the form of Playa de Las Teresitas, but it is far from the only place to enjoy the outdoors in the city. The botanical gardens at the Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife are a perfect place to take a stroll, while you may also enjoy a walk through the formal gardens, fountains and statues at Parque Garcia Sanabria.
Tenerife's capital is one of the best places to sample traditional Canarian cuisine. In the small restaurants in the back streets favoured by the locals, you will be able to tuck into shark, rabbit and rich stews, and wash the meal down with a bottle of local wine.
2 comments:
Yeah. You are definitely right. I like taking tenerife luxury holidays.
Tenerife is a wonderful place so many thjings to do you can never get bored!
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