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Santa Cruz de Tenerife<\/strong> is the island\u2019s capital and a good choice for a day of culture, shopping, parks and seafront walks. It is compact enough to explore on foot once you arrive.<\/p>\n

Start in the centre<\/h2>\n

Walk through the central streets, squares and market area, then choose a museum, gallery or caf\u00e9 stop. Check current opening hours for individual venues before setting out.<\/p>\n

Parks and architecture<\/h2>\n

Santa Cruz combines modern architecture with green spaces and the waterfront. Use official visitor information for exhibitions and cultural events, which change throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Parking and transport<\/h2>\n

If you drive, choose a public car park and avoid trying to navigate the whole centre by car. The tram is useful for extending the day to La Laguna.<\/p>\n

Combine with nearby places<\/h2>\n

Santa Cruz works well with Las Teresitas, La Laguna or an Anaga viewpoint. Choose one extra stop and leave enough time for traffic and parking.<\/p>\n

Explore more Towns and Cities in Tenerife<\/a> guides.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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