Lonely Planet Pocket Tenerife

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9781786575838
• eBook ISBN: 9781788687188

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Tenerife is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore lofty El Teide and its surrounding national park, celebrate Carnaval with the locals, and relax on beautiful beaches - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tenerife and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Tenerife: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 15 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Santa Cruz de Tenerife, El Cuadrilatero, Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava, Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Tenerife is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, and is packed with the best sights and experiences for a short trip or weekend away. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences, and extensively covers all of the Canary Islands? Check out Lonely Planet's Canary Islands. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' webs

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Whatever you do, don’t bypass the bustling capital, the handsome and friendly port of Santa Cruz, in your dash for the beach. Backing onto a superb range of undulating hills, this wholly Spanish city is home to grand architecture, sophisticated shops, a terrific spread of quality restaurants, riveting museums and art galleries, and a tropical oasis of birdsong, fountains and greenery.

Plaza de España designed by Herzog & de Meuron | VIEW PICTURES/GETTY IMAGES ©

The Short List

ATenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA) Checking out the magnificent architecture and art exhibitions at this contemporary space.

AAuditorio de Tenerife Catching a performance of opera, dance or classical music, or simply admiring the arresting architecture.

AMuseo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre Meeting the mummies and learning about the island’s indigenous inhabitants, the Guanches.

AMercado de Nuestra Señora de África Picking up a picnic at this atmospheric market.

Getting There & Around

g TITSA buses provide a city service around Santa Cruz and to the rest of the island.

j A tram line (www.metrotenerife.com) links central Santa Cruz with La Laguna.

u Driving around town is not very easy and not particularly necessary as the central area is not huge.

f Ferries sail from the Estación Marítima Muelle Ribera.

Top ExperienceTenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA)

This extraordinary modern art-museum has massively contributed to Santa Cruz’ importance as a cultural capital. The architecture of this stunning contemporary building is cutting edge, with three large, light-filled galleries displaying temporary exhibitions of art, photography and installation works, including the creative output of up-and-coming Spanish artists. The design of the library downstairs is simply a knockout.

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map Google map

www.teatenerife.es

Avenida de San Sebastián 10

adult/child €7/free, films €4

h10am-8pm Tue-Sun

yTop Tips

ATake the time to explore all the installations, including finding out what’s on at the cinema.

AParking is available across the street at the...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Tenerife
• Top Experiences
• Eating
• Four Perfect Days
• Need to Know
• Tenerife Regions
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Holy Candelaria
• La Laguna
• Puerto de la Cruz
• La Orotava
• Los Cristianos
• Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
• Village Life in Garachico
• Exploring the Anaga Mountains
• Parque Nacional del Teide
• Survival Guide
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers