Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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Santa Cruz
Port of Entry
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife Harbour

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

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Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

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.

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

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Eating out

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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

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Places to Visit

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Friends

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Forums

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Links

References

See Canary Islands.

Comments

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