Santa Cruz self catering holidays, Tenerife Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes in Tenerife
Santa Cruz is the Capital of Tenerife and shared capital of the Canary Islands. This coastal port town is steeped in history with well preserved buildings and atmospheric old town. Spain's Canary Islands have been attracting tourists for generations. A fantastic destination for anytime of year but especially during the summer months.
A vibrant and modern city, Santa Cruz is also known for is fabulous beaches and many watersport activties. It is also known worldwide for its Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife a fantastic 'Brazilian style' carnival which sees the streets come alive with thousands of people in fancy dress dancing into the early hours for fifteen days 1
Las Teresitas is Santa Cruz's most famous beach, over a km long of fine golden sand, turqoise sea and many beach bars & restaurants in which to enjoy watching the sunset.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 30+ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Beach clubs | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Distance to beach | Beach resort |
| Nearest airport | Tenerife North (9km) |
| Nearest bus station | Intercambiador |
Featured villas in Santa Cruz
The accommodation in and around Santa Cruz is of a very high standard. There is a wide choice of self catering holiday rentals including family villas and apartments to rent either on the beach or set back. Many holiday rentals are within walking distance to the centre, where there is a large selection of bars, restaurants and shops.
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Things to see & do
Santa Cruz and the surrounding area is full of interesting towns, historic cities and countryside to explore.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Mercado Municipal Nuestra Senora de Africa historical market | ✔ |
| Tenerife Auditorium | ✔ |
| Palmetum Santa Cruz Jardin Botanico | ✔ |
| Parque Rural de Anaga nature reserve | ✔ |
| Finca Canarias Aloe Vera | ✔ |
Our view on holidays in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a truly stunning and fun destination for a family holiday or romantic escape. With great all year round weather and spectacluar scenery with long sandy beaches running into the turquoise sea.
There is something for everyone with interesting places to visit and fabulous shopping in the numerous designer outlets. With excellent resturants and nightlife that would rival the most cosmopolitan cities, its difficult not to have a great time in Santa Cruz. Whilst on your holidays in Santa Cruz, you may want to visit some of the other nearby beach resorts such as Costa Adeje.
