Day Trips from Santa Cruz by Car
Located in northeast Tenerife is its capital city Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This is the second most populated city of the Canary Islands, and is just next to Santo Cristobal. It’s the busiest port in the Canary Islands and it has the largest cruise ship port in Spain. It is a very important city for it serves as a communication area between Europe, Africa and Africa.
When you arrive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, it is very convenient for you to have a Santa Cruz car hire to go around the city. Firstly you should visit the symbols of the city. The first one is the Auditorio de Tenerife or Auditorium of Tenerife. This building has a unique structure with the shape of sails and white blue rollers. It’s a place ideal for concerts, opera, and other important shows in the city. This is located in the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is near to the sea. Because of its majestic design, most tourists and even the local people are awed when they see it. This is the symbol of the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and one of the main attractions of the Canary Islands.
Another place you should visit is Torres de Santa Cruz, the Towers of Santa Cruz. This is the highest skyscrapers in the Canary Islands, and the highest residential buildings of Spain. From Torres de Santa Cruz, drive your car hire Santa Cruz and go to Tenerife Espacio de las Artes or the Tenerife Space of Arts. This location has a hall, a restaurant, a shop, a public plaza, and some offices. You can also find here the museum Oscar Dominguez Insitute, the Alejandro Cioranescu Island Library and the Center for Photography Island of Tenerife. This is actually a place where you can find many attractions in just one drive of your rental car. You can go around the area, do some shopping and maybe grab some lunch.
When you drive your hire car and get to town, you will see Plaza de la Candelaria. Here you will see the beautiful sculpture, the Triumph of Candelaria. You will also have the chance to see the Guimera Theatre, which stood there for over one hundred and fifty years. Continue your trip on your car hire and visit the different churches. One of the most beautiful churches is the Church of San Francisco. Other churches to visit are the Church of El Pilar and the Church of La Concepcion.
Exotic species of trees can also be found in the city. Hop in your Santa Cruz car hire and drive to Garcia Sanabria Park where you can find the Museum of Open Air Sculptures. The masterpieces of contemporary artists are put beside palm trees and other tropical plants for an exhibit. You can also visit the Maritime Park which is a great area if you want to relax. From here, you can set eyes on the Castle of San Juan. There are a lot of wonderful places that you can visit with your rental car in Santa Cruz. A visit here will surely be worth your money and your efforts.