Santa Cruz de Tenerife, port city, capital of the island of Tenerife and of Santa Cruz de Tenerife provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of the Canary Islands,
Spain
.
Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife the same as Tenerife?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, commonly abbreviated as Santa Cruz (/ˌsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: [santa ˈkɾuθ]), is a major city, capital of the island of Tenerife, Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and capital (jointly with Las Palmas) of the Canary Islands.
What country does Tenerife belong to?
Tenerife, island, Santa Cruz de Tenerife provincia (province), Canary Islands comunidad autónoma (autonomous community),
Spain
, located in the Atlantic Ocean opposite the northwestern coast of Africa. It is the largest of the Canary Islands. Teide Peak on Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
Is Tenerife part of Spain or Africa?
Although Tenerife is
an autonomous region of Spain
, it actually lies within the Canarian Archipelago just 300 km off the west coast of Africa, thus giving it a unique blend of Spanish culture and African sun.
Is Tenerife in Africa or Europe?
Although part of the European Union, the Canary Islands are
physically closer to Africa
, with Tenerife lying just 300km off the coast of Morocco. Historical trade links to Africa were strengthened by the creation of a common economic development area between the Canary Islands and neighbouring African countries.
What is the coldest month in Tenerife?
Despite
January
being the coldest and wettest month of the year in Tenerife, it is still a good month to visit the island if you are looking for winter sun.
What is the best month to go to Tenerife?
For the highest temperatures the best time to visit Tenerife is
between June and September
although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors. The hottest month of the year is August with an average daily maximum of 31 C and an average low of 22 C.
Is Santa Cruz Tenerife worth visiting?
Its deep natural harbour has historically led to a
period of wealth
and many fine historic buildings can be seen in the city. Even today the harbour is one of the busiest in Spain and is also an important harbour for the cruise ships which visit Tenerife from around the world.
What is Tenerife known for?
Perhaps the most picturesque of the Canary Islands, off the African coast, is Tenerife – famous for its
bustling Playa de las Américas beach
, adrenaline-pumping Siam Park waterpark and year-round sunshine. Here's our guide to the top 10 unmissable things to do on the island.
What is the main language spoken in Tenerife?
| Canarian Spanish | Estación de guaguas (“Bus station”) at Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands. | Native to Spain | Region Canary Islands | Ethnicity Canary Islanders, Isleños |
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Is Tenerife in the EU 2021?
Tenerife and the Canary Islands
are part of the EU
, except for certain tax exemptions, such as VAT.
What currency is Tenerife?
The legal tender used in Tenerife is
the euro
. If you are travelling from a country outside the eurozone, you will be able to change money by showing your passport at a number of exchange offices located in tourist areas, which tend to charge comparatively lower commission rates than elsewhere.
Why are Canary Islands not in EU?
Despite the fact that they're geographically part of the African continent. But they ‘
belong' to Europe
. As mentioned above, they're actually recognized under the protectorate of Spain and are therefore European.
Is English spoken in Tenerife?
As in the rest of Spain, in the Canary Islands the
official language is Spanish
. … In addition, on Canaries many informational signs are in Spanish, English and German, making them easy to understand.
Is there sharks near Tenerife?
YES, there are
. Since the Canary Islands are surrounded by the Atlantic, the waters around them are filled with marine life, including some species of sharks.
Is Tenerife safe to travel alone?
Solo Female Travel in Tenerife
Tenerife has great hotels and WIFI – perfect for digital nomads and solo female travellers. It well geared up for tourism with plenty of guided tours and trips available for decent prices. I felt
extremely safe walking around
in Tenerife as a female traveller.
