La Laguna, Canary Islands
Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands · Spain · 150,661 residents
Cathedral of La Laguna
Museum of Science and the Cosmos
Monastery Santa Catalina La Laguna
Casa Anchieta
Convento de Santa ClaraLa Laguna is a city in Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, home to around 150,661 people. There are 12 notable places to see in and around town, including Cathedral of La Laguna and Museum of Science and the Cosmos. The nearest airport is Tenerife South (TFS), about 48 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Cathedral of La Laguna, Museum of Science and the Cosmos and Monastery Santa Catalina La Laguna.
- Best weather from April and June to November: daytime highs between 22°C and 26°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Tenerife South (TFS) is 34 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in La Laguna
Ranked by how well known they are.
- 1Cathedral of La Laguna
- 2Museum of Science and the Cosmos
- 3Monastery Santa Catalina La Laguna
- 4Casa Anchieta
- 5Convento de Santa Clara
- 6Museum of the History of Tenerife
- 7Plaza del Adelantado
- 8Casa Salazar
- 9Museo de la Educación de la Universidad de La Laguna
- 10Plaza de La Concepción
- 11Museo de Historia y Antropología de Tenerife
- 12Mesa Mota
1cathedral- 2museum
Museum of Science and the Cosmos
1 mile from the centre · Photo
Museum in San Cristóbal de La Laguna on Tenerife island, in the Spanish Canary Islands of Macaronesia.
- 3monastery
Monastery Santa Catalina La Laguna
In the centre · Photo
cultural property in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
- 4museum
- 5monastery
6museum
7amphitheatre
8palace
9museumMuseo de la Educación de la Universidad de La Laguna
In the centre · Photo
10amphitheatre- 11museum
Museo de Historia y Antropología de Tenerife
In the centre · Photo
12viewpointMesa Mota
2 miles from the centre · Photo
Tours & tickets in La Laguna
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Hire a car
The easiest way to reach La Laguna and the villages around it is a hire car from Tenerife South (TFS), about 48 min away.
Best time to visit La Laguna
April and June to November: daytime highs between 22°C and 26°C with little rain.
- 19°CJan53 mm
- 18°CFeb43 mm
- 20°CMar35 mm
- 22°CApr24 mm
- 21°CMay34 mm
- 23°CJun28 mm
- 25°CJul5 mm
- 26°CAug9 mm
- 23°CSept22 mm
- 25°COct35 mm
- 23°CNov31 mm
- 19°CDec63 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°C | 11°C | 53 mm | 10 h |
| Feb | 18°C | 11°C | 43 mm | 10 h |
| Mar | 20°C | 12°C | 35 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 22°C | 14°C | 24 mm | 12 h |
| May | 21°C | 14°C | 34 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 23°C | 16°C | 28 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 25°C | 17°C | 5 mm | 12 h |
| Aug | 26°C | 18°C | 9 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 23°C | 17°C | 22 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 25°C | 17°C | 35 mm | 10 h |
| Nov | 23°C | 15°C | 31 mm | 9 h |
| Dec | 19°C | 12°C | 63 mm | 9 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Tenerife South (TFS)34 miles, about 48 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Tenerife North (TFN)1 mile, about 2 min by road
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (4 miles), Los Cristianos (39 miles), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (60 miles).
La Laguna is good for
Around La Laguna
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is La Laguna worth visiting?
Yes. La Laguna is known for Cathedral of La Laguna, Museum of Science and the Cosmos and Monastery Santa Catalina La Laguna. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit La Laguna?
April and June to November, with daytime highs between 22°C and 26°C with little rain.
How do I get to La Laguna from the UK?
Fly to Tenerife South (TFS), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 48 min by road. Tenerife North (TFN) is an alternative, 1 mile away.
Is La Laguna good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near La Laguna?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (4 miles), Puerto de la Cruz (15 miles), Los Gigantes (36 miles) and Adeje (35 miles) are all within an hour or so.