Welcome to Candelaria
Just 18km south of Santa Cruz is Candelaria, a charming small fishing village where the main claim to fame is the basilica, home to the patron saint of the entire Canary archipelago. It is well worth a visit, particularly on Sundays when the atmosphere takes on an almost pilgrimage feel as locals throng on the church to attend mass and the surrounding small shops, selling religious artefacts, flowers, souvenirs and similar, stay open all day. Don't bother visiting the drab modern adjacent resort of Las Caletillas, which has little to commend it aside from a decent-size black pebble beach. There are plenty of earthy local bars and restaurants around the shopping street and harbour in Candelaria.
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Tenerife Full Island Tour
Get picked up from your hotel by a knowledgable local guide and set off for a full-day tour of the entire island of Tenerife. Head first up the west coast to the very top of the island, stopping at Los Gigantes (Giant Cliffs) for magnificent cliff views of the island below. Spend some time here taking photos and marveling at the scenery before hopping back in the car. Then drive to Icod De Los Vinos, home of the mystical Drago Tree, the largest and longest of its kind in known to exist. From Los Vinos, head to the city of La Orotava, known for its architectural beauty. Listen as the guide provides insight into the city’s history and points out the unique Canarian architecture that fills the town. Lastly, stop at the ocean side Basilica in Candelaria, considered the ‘Patron Saint Capital’ of the Canaries. See the famous Black Madonna and visit the oceanfront square containing statues of the Guanche Menceyes (Kings), the first inhabitants of the Canaries. At the end of the tour, your guide will drop you off back at your hotel.
Tenerife Canary Islands Gastronomy Tour with 4-Course Lunch
Begin your tour with a morning pickup at your hotel. Then, take a seat in your air-conditioned coach and head onward to UNESCO World Heritage–listed San Cristóbal de La Laguna — considered by many to be the most attractive town in Tenerife. Admire the impressive architecture for which San Cristóbal de La Laguna is famous, and listen as your guide sheds light on the town’s rich history. Afterward, visit two local wineries — the Bodega El Lomo and the Bodega Monje — and sample locally produced cheeses and wines. Then, savor a delicious 4-course lunch with a different wine to accompany every course, and enjoy spectacular views over the Tacoronte Valley from your vantage point on the high hillside. After lunch, explore Candelaria — a city of great religious significance to many of Tenerife’s residents. Discover top attractions including the Roman Catholic Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria and admire statues dedicated to the native kings who first ruled the Canary Islands. When your time in Candelaria comes to an end, return in comfort to your hotel to conclude your tour.
Tenerife Landscapes Full Day Tour
Begin your tour on the island’s southwest coast, and enjoy stunning views of Los Gigantes. Pass through the village of Santiago del Teide and into the Erjos mountains until you reach the plateau of the volcano, where you can admire the varied colors and rock formations of Mount Teide. Head north and pass through El Tanque, stopping at the Mirador de Garachico observation platform. Take in views of the small village below, partly destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1706. Then continue on to Icod de los Vinos to visit the famous 3000-year-old Dragon tree.Stop at La Orotava, a beautiful old town full of history, art, and stunning architecture. Wander to La Casa de los Balcones and visit its artisan center to shop for traditional embroidery and other wares. Make a brief stop in Mirador de Humbolt before heading south. Finish your day in Candelaria with a visit to the black Madonna, patron saint of the Canary Islands, before returning to your starting point.
Mysterious pyramids of Guimar and Beach
We will pick up you at your accommodation/ cruise ship at the time established by e-mail or telephone for that is important that you provide us an useful mobil phone contact. We will head to Güímar an important village in the south with an important cultural and arqueological heritage ,ancient kingdom of the Guanches( ancient inhabitants of the island ) and where we can find many archaeological remains In this village we are going to visit Ethnographic Park Pirámides de Güímar founded by renowned Norwegian researcher Thor Heyerdahl we included the ticket and you can see there the pyramids,museum, auditorium where we can watch a film and sustainable garden ( The visit last 1hour and 45 minutes more or less). After this visit we will go to a nice beach where you can swim in the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean. We make a break to have lunch (the meal is not included but the prices are suitables and we use to visit local restaurants. Finally we will visit Candelaria a fishing village that house the holy patroness of the Canary Island The Virgin of Candelaria and where we can see the sculptures of the Guanches kings "Menceyes". We come back to your accommodation/cruise ship /airport.
Trekking Day Tour through old road in Candelaria from Tenerife
Enjoy this fantastic chance to enjoy an incredible six-hour trekking route along the Old Candelaria road. This road has been declared Heritage of Cultural Interest with the category historic site; it is the ancient route between the town center of San Cristóbal de La Laguna and Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias in the Marial Villa of Candelaria. During the 15th century, it was a pilgrimage route associated to the Virgin of Candelaria and her sanctuary. It is now a route of great historical and ethnographic value. The pick-up location for this tour is in front of the Plaza de la Villa de Teror park at 9:30am. From there, you will be taken to the starting point of the route. You will start the tour from Plaza de Barranco Hondo (the last 8 kilometers of the Royal Road). The route is mostly linear and of moderate difficulty, with a route of sections in which you will appreciate the original cobblestone of this road which is over 5 centuries old. You will discover the remains of the Pasacola farmhouse and enjoy the beautiful picture of the village of La Jiménez, the sacred cave of the Guanches de Añaco and the well of watering hole "Pozo de La Virgen" until you reach the house of the Virgin Morena. The route ends with a visit to a family winery in Candelaria, where you will have the pleasure of tasting local wine. Do not hesitate and enjoy this magnificent hiking route in the best company.
Excursion through Religious Capitals of Tenerife
Enjoy a wonderful 4-hour excursion on board a 9-seat Ford Transit Custom. excursion during these 4 hours. In this half day we will focus on the two main religious cities of the island of Tenerife, San Cristóbal de la Laguna and Candelaria. We will start by taking a walk through La Laguna, through its unique network of streets, a city that seems to have stopped at the time of the conquest of Tenerife. We will admire its stupendous patios of wood and volcanic stone and we will enter the most outstanding churches.We will know the history of the Virgin of Candelaria in the homonymous city, place of pilgrimages from all the Canary archipelago and we will visit its Basilica with the famous frescoes of José Aguiar. In the Plaza Patrona of the Canary Islands we will find sculptures of the ancient menceyes (kings) guanches, the first settlers of the island.Get to know La Laguna, a town full of life with a historic centre declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.The basilica of La Candelaria, surrounded by imposing bronze Guanches statues, houses the image of the Virgen de la Candelaria, known as “La morenita”, patron saint of the Canary Islands.A van will pick you up at your location.