Santa Cruz de Tenerife: holidays, weather, things to do and where to stay
City · Canary Islands · Tenerife · Spain
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a city in Tenerife, Spain. Nearby include La Laguna. Sights worth the trip include Cathedral of La Laguna, San Andrés Castle and Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre. The weather is at its best from April to December. Fly direct from the UK to Tenerife South (TFS).
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Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Cathedral of La Laguna, San Andrés Castle and Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre.
- Best weather from April to December: daytime highs between 22°C and 26°C with little rain.
- Direct flights from the UK to Tenerife South (TFS), about 48 min from the nearest resort.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Package holidays to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Flights, hotel and transfers together, ATOL protected, from UK airports.
Jet2holidays
Flights to TFS and hotel together, ATOL protected, from regional UK airports.
TUI
Package holidays in Santa Cruz de Tenerife with TUI's own flights and reps.
loveholidays
Mix-and-match flights and hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with low deposits.
On the Beach
Beach holidays in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: flights, hotel and transfers in one booking.
Resorts and towns near Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Ranked by what there is to see and book. Each has its own page.
La LagunaProvincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife · 4 miles from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
13 sights · 48 min from TFS
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Top sights in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Ranked by how well known they are.
1cathedral
2castle
3museum
4beach
5castleCastillo de San Juan BautistaSanta Cruz de Tenerife · Photo
cultural property in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
6castle
When to go to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
April to December: daytime highs between 22°C and 26°C with little rain.
- 20°CJan26 mm
- 20°CFeb39 mm
- 21°CMar26 mm
- 22°CApr21 mm
- 23°CMay14 mm
- 24°CJun16 mm
- 25°CJul8 mm
- 26°CAug12 mm
- 26°CSept27 mm
- 26°COct29 mm
- 23°CNov33 mm
- 22°CDec25 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full weather page: today, the 10-day forecast and every month
Getting to Santa Cruz de Tenerife from United Kingdom
Tenerife South (TFS) has direct flights from the UK, including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, London Luton and Manchester.
Tenerife South (TFS)
About 48 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
Tenerife North (TFN)
About 2 min by road to the nearest resort
Santa Cruz de Tenerife by interest
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Questions people ask
Where is Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a city in Canary Islands, Tenerife, Spain. The nearest airport is Tenerife South (TFS).
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
April to December, with daytime highs between 22°C and 26°C with little rain. See the month-by-month weather page for temperatures, rain and sea temperature.
Which airport do you fly to for Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Tenerife South (TFS) has direct flights from UK airports. The closest resorts are about 48 min from TFS.
What is Santa Cruz de Tenerife known for?
Cathedral of La Laguna, San Andrés Castle, Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre and Playa de Las Teresitas, and its beaches.