Barrio de la Alegría
District of La Pedrera
Canary Islands - Spain

Güímar

Güímar is the name of a municipality, town, and valley in the eastern part of the Spanish island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, and part of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (province). The municipality is located in the southeastern end of the island, and extends for 1,029 square kilometers from the mountainous interior to the beaches on the Atlantic, and borders the municipalities of La Orotava, Arafo, and Fasnia. Its estimated population is 15,271.

Located at 28.4833, -16.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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San Andrés, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

San Andrés is a village located on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands (Spain). It is located 10 km north of the capital city Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in a coastal area by the Anaga mountains. It is administratively part of the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The village is situated on a mountain slope with an urban area located near the valley and the beach. San Andrés is one of the oldest villages of the Canary Islands, and was founded around 1497.

Located at 28.5044, -16.1931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López

Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez also Estadio de Tenerife is a multi-purpose stadium in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of CD Tenerife. The stadium holds about 22,000. It has pitch dimensions of 107 x 70 meters, which makes it the largest football stadium in the Canary Islands. Calle H.R. Lopez in Santa Cruz is the street bordering the west side of the stadium.

Located at 28.4631, -16.2606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Spain, CD Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain, Sports venues in the Canary Islands

Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1797)

The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife was an amphibious assault by the Royal Navy on the Spanish port city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Launched by Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson on 22 July 1797, the assault was defeated, and on 25 July the remains of the landing party withdrew under a truce with the loss of several hundred casualties.

Located at 28.4667, -16.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1797, 1797 in Spain, History of the Canary Islands, Naval battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Naval battles involving Spain, Naval battles involving Great Britain

Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a botanical garden of 120.000 m2 specialized in palms . It is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The park is divided in "biogeographical sections" and includes a large system of waterfalls, streams and ponds, an ethnographical museum dedicated to palms, and a display shade house.

Located at 28.4519, -16.2558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Palmetum, Botanical gardens in Spain, Protected areas of the Canary Islands

Intercambiador

The Intercambiador (aka Tenerife Transport Interchange) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of Tenerife, combines the main station of the TITSA public bus service with parking for private vehicles and access to trams. The station was opened on 17 June 2006. It is located on Avenida Tres de Mayo in the centre of Santa Cruz. The facility is a major, six-level Park-and-Ride that with an area of 66,235 square metres.

Located at 28.4592, -16.2517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tenerife, Transport in Tenerife

Teatro Guimerá

Teatro Guimerá is a theatre located in the capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands is the oldest theater in the Canary Islands. Founded in the 19th century.

Located at 28.4659, -16.2505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tenerife, Canarian culture, Theatres in Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Visitor attractions in Tenerife

Hospital Universitario de Canarias

Hospital Universitario de Canarias or University Hospital of the Canary Islands is an advanced hospital in Tenerife. Located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. Affiliated with the education and research network of the Universidad de La Laguna it is under the directive of the Servicio Canario de Salud (Canary Health Service). The hospital has specialist facilities which not only serve Tenerife but the surrounding Canary Islands.

Located at 28.4569, -16.2917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Hospitals in Tenerife, Hospitals established in 1971, San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre

Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre (MNH), (Museum of Nature and Man in English), is a museum based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife,. It contains many significant archaeological finds and is considered the best repository of objects from the Prehispanic Canary Islands.

Located at 28.4639, -16.2495 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Museums in Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Archaeological museums in Spain, Guanche, Museums established in 1958

Tenerife Espacio de las Artes

The Tenerife Space of Arts (Tenerife Espacio de las Artes - TEA); is a building of approximately 20,622 square metres that houses the contemporary museum Óscar Domínguez Institute (Instituto Óscar Domínguez); the Alejandro Cioranescu Island Library (Biblioteca Insular Alejandro Cioranescu) and the Center for Photography Island of Tenerife (Centro de Fotografía Isla de Tenerife). In addition, the property has a hall, a restaurant, a shop, a public square, and many offices.

Located at 28.4642, -16.2514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Museums in Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Art museums and galleries in Spain

Centro Internacional de Ferias y Congresos de Tenerife

The Tenerife International Centre for Trade Fairs and Congresses, also known as "The Fair Recint" ("Recinto Ferial") was opened in May 1996. The building, covers an area exceeding 40,000 square meters in the sea front of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Is in close proximity to other venues such as the Parque Marítimo César Manrique, the Auditorio de Tenerife and the Palmetum. This building is also the headquarters of the World Trade Center in Tenerife.

Located at 28.4544, -16.2578 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tenerife, Santiago Calatrava structures, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Visitor attractions in Tenerife

Auditorio de Tenerife

The Auditorio de Tenerife "Adán Martín" (formerly named, but still commonly referred to as, Auditorio de Tenerife), was designed by architect Santiago Calatrava Valls. It is located on the Avenue of the Constitution in the Canarian capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and next to the Atlantic Ocean in the southern part of Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Construction began in 1997 and was completed in 2003.

Located at 28.4561, -16.2513 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Santiago Calatrava structures, Buildings and structures in Tenerife, Buildings and structures completed in 2003, Concrete shell structures, Lattice shell structures, Expressionist architecture, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarian culture, Spanish art, Event venues established in 2003, Visitor attractions in Tenerife, Music venues in Spain

Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spanish: Puerto de Santa Cruz de Tenerife) is a port of fishing, commercial, passenger and sports in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, European Union. Located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is managed by the Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which includes all commercial and leisure ports of the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (El Hierro, La Gomera, La Palma and Tenerife islands). Next to this port is the famous building of the Auditorio de Tenerife.

Located at 28.4603, -16.2464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Ports and harbours of Spain

Assault on Cadiz (1797)

The Assault on Cadiz was a part of a protracted naval blockade of the Spanish port of Cadiz by the Royal Navy, which comprised the siege and the shelling of the city as well as an amphibious assault on the port itself from June to July 1797. After the battle of Cape Saint Vincent the British fleet led by Lord Jervis and Sir Horatio Nelson had appeared in the Gulf of Cadiz. During the first days of June the city was bombarded, but causing slight damage to the Spanish batteries, navy and city.

Located at 28.4667, -16.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1797, History of Spain, Naval battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Naval battles involving Spain, Naval battles involving Great Britain, Blockades, 1797 in Europe, Cadiz

Masonic Temple of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Historic Masonic Temple of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is a masonic temple located in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on San Lucas street. The building was constructed for use by the Lodge Añaza between 1899 and 1902. It is considered one of the main Masonic temples in Spain, and the first in the Canary Islands. It is considered the finest example of Masonic Temple in Spain. Similarly was even greater in Spain Masonic Center before it was occupied by Franco's military.

Located at 28.4689, -16.2528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Masonic buildings completed in 1902, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Buildings and structures in Tenerife

Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1706)

The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife was a minor military action of the War of the Spanish Succession during which an English fleet of 13 ships under the command of Admiral John Jennings attempted unsuccessfully to seize the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Jennings previously relied on the English triumphs in the Iberian Peninsula demanding recognition for the sovereignty of Charles II of England over the Canary Islands, but their offers were rejected.

Located at 28.4739, -16.2431 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1706, Naval battles involving Spain, Naval battles involving England, Battles of the War of the Spanish Succession, History of the Canary Islands

Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria

Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria or University Hospital of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria is an advanced hospital in Tenerife. Located in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Affiliated with the Servicio Canario de la Salud. The hospital has specialist facilities which not only serve Tenerife but the surrounding Canary Islands. The hospital adopted the name of the patron saint of the Canary Islands, the Virgin of Candelaria.

Located at 28.4481, -16.2847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Parque García Sanabria

Parque García Sanabria is a public urban park in the heart of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Tenerife. It was inaugurated in 1926. It is a large garden area, combined with fountains and architectural groups. Its name derives from the Mayor Garcia Sanabria, who approved its construction. It is the largest urban park in the Canary Islands. It has an area of 67,230 square metres . In 1973 an international sculptural exposition took place there.

Located at 28.472, -16.254 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1926 establishments, Urban public parks, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Parks in Tenerife

Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1657)

The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife was a military operation in the Anglo-Spanish War (1654–1660) in which an English fleet under Admiral Robert Blake attacked a Spanish treasure fleet that had already landed the treasure at Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Spanish Canary Islands. Most of the Spanish merchantmen were scuttled and the remainder were burnt by the English.

Located at 28.4667, -16.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1657, History of the Canary Islands, Battles involving England, Battles involving Spain, 1657 in Europe

Iglesia de la Concepción (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)

The Iglesia-Parroquia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de La Concepción (Church of the Immaculate Conception) is a Catholic church located in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is the only church in the Canary Islands have five naves. This church was built upon the first chapel erected by the Spanish conquistadors after landing on the coast where they would later build the city. This church is the main temple of the city, which is why it is called "the Cathedral of Santa Cruz".

Located at 28.4644, -16.2489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Roman Catholic Church in the Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Churches in Tenerife

Plaza de España (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)

Plaza de España (Spain Square), is the largest square in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the Canary Islands. The square is located in the centre of town, just metres north of the Auditorio de Tenerife. This square is considered one of the "main squares" of the island of Tenerife, together with the Plaza del Cristo de La Laguna in San Cristóbal de La Laguna and the Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias in Candelaria.

Located at 28.467, -16.2473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Plazas in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Parque de La Granja

The Parque de La Granja is a park in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It was built between 1969 and 1976. Is a wide area designated for sports, games, rides to admire the flora and more. It is one of the largest urban parks in the Canary Islands. The Parque de La Granja has a very broad extension of facilities for outdoor sports. It has wide roads of asphalt and gravel, surrounded by garden plots.

Located at 28.4632, -16.2655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1976, Urban public parks, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Parks in Tenerife

Plaza de la Candelaria

The Plaza de la Candelaria, is a square in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is located next to the Plaza de España. In the square stands the monument of Triunfo de la Candelaria, also called the Obelisk of La Candelaria, which is one of the major sculptural monuments of the city, and is dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria, the patroness of the Canary Islands, which is named this square.

Located at 28.4667, -16.2479 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Plazas in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Obelisks

Iglesia de San Andrés (Tenerife)

The Iglesia de San Andrés Apóstol (St. Andrew the Apostle Church) is a Catholic church and parish of the village of San Andrés. It is one of the oldest churches in the Canary Islands which was built between 1505 and 1510 (shortly after the conquest of the Canary Islands).

Located at 28.5031, -16.1892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roman Catholic Church in the Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Churches in Tenerife, Buildings and structures completed in 1510

Canarian Parliament

The Canarian Parliament is the regional legislature of the Canary Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. The Parliament has sixty members, elected every four years. The parliament is based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, one of the Canaries' two capitals.

Located at 28.4675, -16.2517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Politics of the Canary Islands, Legislatures of the Spanish Autonomous Communities