This is the first series of a guide to travelling to Tenerife, keep an eye out for part two.
With so much to see and do in Tenerife you cannot miss Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is the capital of the island and part of the Spanish Canary Islands. There are many beautiful pastel buildings and graffiti murals, and architecture to see.
Where To Stay
AC hotel by Marriott Santa Cruz, is located in the historic area, just in front of the marina and is few minutes walking distance from several cultural emblems. The 4-stars hotel has a terrace with a cocktail bar, Azotea del 31. The Hotel also has a Fitness Room to keep you fit during your holiday. There is also a Lounge on the ground floor.
Carnival
The Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is held each year. taking place in the capital of the largest island of the Canary Islands, in Spain. With people visiting from all across the globe, you must time your trip well to take part in the fun. You wouldn't want to miss it!
The history of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival date back to the 15th century. Carnival was brought to the island after the Spanish Conquest in 1492. Just like most carnivals it was the last chance for a feast and giving into excess before Lent.
Tenerife Carnival is the second carnival after Rio di Janeiro, Brazil. It is known all over the world for its colourful and vibrant celebrations and parties.
The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival goes back hundreds of years. It is the key party in the Canary Islands and the most anticipated event of the year.
This Years theme for Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival was Science Fiction. Aliens, space travel, parallel universes, time travel, teleportation, utopias, dystopias, post-apocalyptic worlds, technology and artificial intelligence.
Both young and old get involved, they wear costumes and hit up the streets of Tenerife for long nights filled with lots of feasting, socialising, dancing and drinking.
Each year on the Wednesday before Carnival weekend a Carnival Queen is selected for the Tenerife Carnival in a Gala. The event is broadcasted not only on national TV but internationally too. A Carnival Queen is selected from a few different categories including children, adults and seniors.
Mesa Del Mar beach in Tenerife
The drive to the beach is a long and winding road. Beautiful scenes and a great place to relax.
The beach is known for black volcanic sand and the seawater is crystal clear. The beach is mainly visited by locals.
Mesa del Mar means "Table of the sea". This has likely derived from the very flat rock formation on sea level.
The little bay is protected, there are usually only smaller waves.
Casa del Vino
Here you will find a variety of wines, if you're a fan of wine then be sure to stop by at this location on your visit. Wine production started in the 15th century in Tenerife after vine grapes were introduced to the island by the Spanish.
Today there are many grape varieties that are completely unique to the island, due to a plant epidemic called phylloxera which destroyed many vineyards in the 19th century in Europe.
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