This beach is over a thousand meters long. It is also a place to practise sports or to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Location: Avenida Marítima. Accesibilidad:Yes (ramp) Description: beach of sand, gravel, and pebbles. Its access and facilities have been Leer más…
La literatura y el mobiliario urbano se unen en Candelaria por el Día del Libro El Ayuntamiento de Candelaria, a través de la concejalía de Educación en colaboración con los departamentos de Lengua Castellana y Literatura e Inglés del IES Leer más…
Location: C/ la Piscina (next to the municipal pool of Candelaria). Accessibility Yes (ramp). Descripction: small beach of black sand and pebbles. Landscaped areas surround it; it also has ramps leading down to the water of this beach sheltered from Leer más…
Location: Avenida de la Constitución. Accessibility: Yes (ramp) Description: Small horseshoe-shaped beach, with breakwaters at both ends. The upper part of the beach has soil, the middle part has small-grained pebbles and the lower part has sand. It is around Leer más…
This beach is next to the Virgin’s sanctuary. It is one of the most popular municipal beaches and a refuge for pilgrims who find here a well-deserved rest after a long journey. Access: Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias, C/ Leer más…
The basilica is consecrated to the Virgin of Candelaria, Patron Saint of the Canary Islands. The building was declared a Site of Cultural Interest, and in 2011 Pope Benedict XVI declared the church as a Minor Basilica. In 1959 the Leer más…
The Dominicans assumed the custody of the virgin’s image in 1530. The first convent dates back to the 17th century; unfortunately, a fire happened in 1789 and burned it down with the former basilica. The present building was finished in Leer más…
This peculiar place name refers to a cave that was traditionally used as a stable for camels owned by migrants coming from Fuerteventura (Majoreros). During the 1940s, these animals were hired and used for agricultural tasks and to carry construction Leer más…
This ensemble represents the nine ancient local kings called «Menceyes» who ruled Tenerife until the conquest in 1496. The island was divided into nine territorial areas, known as menceyatos: Abona, Adeje, Anaga, Daute, Güímar, Icod, Tacoronte, Taoro and Tegueste. Leer más…
This square is a meeting place and of cultural interest for the islands. In the past, the beach Playa de la Arena also covered the square’s surface. From 1697 to 1826 the place housed the Castle of San Pedro, a Leer más…