Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife (commonly abbreviated as Santa Cruz (/ˌsæntəˈkruːz/, Spanish: [santa ˈkɾuθ]) is city and the capital of the island of Tenerife, Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and capital (jointly with Las Palmas) of the Canary Islands. Santa Cruz has a population of 206,593 (2013) within its administrative limits. The urban zone of Santa Cruz extends beyond the city limits with a population of 507,306 and 538,000 within the urban area. It is the second largest city in the Canary Islands and the main city on the island of Tenerife, with nearly half the island population living in or around it.
Charts
See Canary Islands.
Weather
See Canary Islands.
Passages
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to Santa Cruz de Tenerife is straightforward, no dangers.
Entrance
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port of entry for Canary Islands. For details see Entrance: Canary Islands.
Berthing
Use the marinas.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
There are two Marinas that accept visiting yachts in Santa Cruz. Both report needing to book in advance. They are located in the large port of Santa Cruz administered by the Port Authority.
- Marina Tenerife, (previously "Darsena Pesquera") to the North, and
- Marina Santa Cruz
Anchorages
Foreign yachts are not allowed to anchor in Bahía de Antequera unless they obtain a special permission from the Port Captain.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | In both marinas |
| Electricity | In both marinas |
| Toilets | In both marinas |
| Showers | In both marinas |
| Laundry | In Marina Santa Cruz |
| Garbage | Bins in both marinas |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel docks n both marinas |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | In Marina Santa Cruz |
| Services | |
| Repairs | In both marinas |
| Internet | WiFi In both marinas |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
Transportation
- Regular bus service to Santa Cruz the capital
- International airport at Tenerife North about 20km from Marina. Bus lines 102, 108, and 109 go from Tenerife North Airport to Santa Cruz
- International airpot at Tenerife South about 60km from Marina. Bus Line 341 connects Tenerife South Airport with Santa Cruz
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife at the Wikipedia
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Canary Islands.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) August, 2018 --Istioploos
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