Alexandra Tour offers the opportunity to discover Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife, in a way that no one else can offer. Our customized tour will take you through the most beautiful landmarks of the city, inviting you to not only to visit but to taste them.
Santa Cruz is an authentic city. You will notice at the time you see the tall buildings from the highway. However, this place is special, despite how modern it may seem, it hides charming buildings that date back to the seventeenth century. Its buildings are filled with years of history, the coming and going of people of all nationalities and the thousands of lives that have walked the Santa Cruz streets. Nevertheless, the capital is usually not very crowded, except for its festivities, days in which people from all over the world come to the island. This thrill has its origin in the carnivals of Santa Cruz, considered internationally the best . During that week of February, the city becomes an essential destination. The only requirement to enjoy them is to go out in the street in disguise and have fun in a celebration that is designed to have a good time with whoever you want, from friends to family.
As you can guess, the cultural legacy of this place is very extensive. Walking through its streets we will always find some gallery or museum that will be worth visiting, being the most famous one the Museo de la Naturaleza y el hombre. Therefore, we are not going to leave you without living such an experience. On the tour we will visit this site, as well as other emblematic buildings worthy of admiration for its architectural wealth such as the Auditorio de Tenerife, which besides being the headquarters of the Opera of Tenerife serves as a symbol for the island. It is a building that will not leave you indifferent because its white color reflects the light of the powerful sun, demanding all the attention. Its shape reminds us of a wave that emerged from the Atlantic, is often compared to Sidney's opera due to its location facing the sea and its architecture.
Going into the town we are surprised by large tree-lined avenues that take us to a place where nature reclaims its space. García Sanabria Park is a large green extension that serves as an escape to the city. Take a break and explore its paths full of sculptures. You will find the full disconnection by listening to the water fall from the central fountain, purifying and comforting the air. You will believe that time has frozen, however, at the entry of the park you will see thanks to an immense flower clock that, indeed, it has only been an illusion.
At this point we can not forget the gastronomic part of our journey. For this, we go to the Nuestra señora de Africa Market, where you can expect the best culinary delights. When crossing its arched entrance, a wide range of aromas can be perceived that will make you hungry: freshly baked bread or fried fish are some of the ones you will identify immediately. As you approach the market stalls you will discover the origin of the smells. The market houses greengrocers, bakeries, butchers, spice houses, fish shops ... Everything looks amazing! This place has managed to adapt to modern times and has created spots for the direct tasting of the products. We recommend you to try especially the fresh sushi or the delicious oysters accompanied by champagne.
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