| Santa Cruz de Tenerife is not the place that most | | | | the month of February and if you want holiday villa |
| tourists would look for holiday villa rentals to book | | | | rentals from the owners' direct Spain during this time |
| direct. It is the capital of Tenerife with a population | | | | you will need to book well in advance as it is very |
| of over 200,000 and is known mostly as an active | | | | popular and accommodation is at a premium. Another |
| city port and administrative centre. Although it is not | | | | big cultural event held in Santa Cruz is the Annual |
| well known as a tourist destination it is a bustling, | | | | Festival de Musica de Canarias. The festival runs from |
| vibrant city and has plenty of tourist amenities and | | | | 7th January through to February and the main venue |
| holiday villa rentals available. There are beaches | | | | for music events during this festival is the Auditorio |
| nearby, parks, museums, great shops, classical music | | | | de Tenerife. Again if you want to rent holiday |
| concerts, theatre, art galleries, fine restaurants and a | | | | accommodation during this time it is best to reserve |
| lively nightlife. It is a compact city and an ideal size to | | | | your holiday property as early as possible from the |
| explore on foot and by tram. Some people book | | | | owners' direct Spain. |
| accommodation here and use it as a base to explore | | | | If you book your rental accommodation Spain in |
| the north of the island. You can book rental | | | | Santa Cruz you can enjoy the delights of the city, |
| accommodation Spain here and take advantage of | | | | but for a break away from your holiday villa rentals |
| the all year round sunshine and an excellent average | | | | you can take a bus out to the nearby beach. Playa |
| annual temperature of 22 degrees Celsius. | | | | de las Teresitas is one of the island's best beaches |
| If you want a holiday that has enriching, cultural | | | | thanks to its imported Saharan sand and the |
| opportunities as well as sea and sand then Santa | | | | attractive Canarian palm trees which are dotted |
| Cruz could be an ideal place for you to book your | | | | about on it. It can be found to the north of Santa |
| rental accommodation Spain. As well as museums and | | | | Cruz, along the coast, near the charming village of |
| art galleries there are some beautiful parks including | | | | San Andres. |
| the park of Garcia Sanabria where exotic trees from | | | | If you decide to book a self-catering villa holiday in |
| all over the world can be seen. In other squares and | | | | Spain in Santa Cruz you will find that there are plenty |
| gardens there are excellent permanent sculpture | | | | of places in the city to buy the ingredients to make |
| exhibitions, which are well worth a visit. For music | | | | some tasty meals! The African Market is particularly |
| lovers there are concerts throughout the year which | | | | good for fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, dairy |
| feature the well-respected Tenerife Symphony | | | | produce, herbs and spices. However apart from food |
| Orchestra. If this has whetted your appetite for a | | | | shopping people who book holiday villa rentals here |
| holiday stay in Santa Cruz you may want to consider | | | | are often looking for duty free goods and there are |
| booking holiday villa rentals here from the property | | | | plenty of shops selling designer clothes, jewellery, |
| owners direct Spain. If you book direct you can | | | | ceramics, electronic and photographic equipment. |
| often get a great deal especially in the off-peak | | | | After a hard day's shopping you can stop off at one |
| season. | | | | of the many good cafes and bars and have a |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife is famous for its festivals and | | | | well-earned rest! |
| lively carnivals. The biggest Carnival takes place during | | | | |