Living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Your essential guide to settling in the heart of the Atlantic

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is much more than a port city; it is a cosmopolitan hub that perfectly balances the dynamism of a capital with the laid-back rhythm of the Canary Islands. Unlike the tourist-heavy resorts of the south, Santa Cruz offers an authentic experience where the colonial architecture of El Toscal coexists with the avant-garde design of Calatrava’s Auditorio de Tenerife. It is a pedestrian-friendly city, filled with shaded plazas, a booming culinary scene, and the constant presence of the sea breeze—all under the watchful protection of the Anaga Massif.