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Introducing Candelaria
Just 18km south of Santa Cruz is Candelaria, a busy little village where the only real claim to fame is the basilica, home to the patron saint of the entire Canary archipelago. The ornate 1950s Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria (922 50 01 00; 7.30am-1pm & 3-7.30pm) sits at the edge of the town centre, overlooking a rocky beach and flanked by a plaza where nine huge statues of Guanche warriors stand guard. During the official festivities for the Virgen de la Candelaria celebration on 15 August, this plaza fills with pilgrims and party goers from all over the islands.
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On the northern edge of town, two hotels and the best swimming beach in the area form Las Caletillas, which is technically a separate town, although you would never know it.
The tourist office (922 50 04 15; fax 922 50 26 83; Plaza CIT; 9am-2pm & 4.30-7pm Mon-Fri) is located at the northern end of town, beside Hotel Tenerife Tour.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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