Candelaria Travel Guide

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Candelaria
Candelaria, in Tenerife, is much more than just a beach destination. Discover all the secrets of this place of pilgrimage par excellence.

Book a holiday in Candelaria to discover this town in the south-east of the island. It has been one of Tenerife's principal religious centres of the island since 1392 when two Guanches – the island's indigenous people – found a statue of the Virgin of Candelaria, the patron saint of the Canary Islands. Since then, every year on August 15, thousands of pilgrims from all over the island come to praise her.

Undoubtedly, the highlight of our cheap getaways to Candelaria is the Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria, the first Marian temple in the Canaries. It was built in 1959 in front of the place where the carving of the Virgin of Candelaria was found. Its neoclassical style and its post-Moorish Mudejar details, with the sea in the background, will enchant you.

Next to the basilica you will find the nine bronze statues of the Menceyes. Before the Castilian conquest of the island in 1496, the Guanches had divided Tenerife into nine Menceyatos, each governed by a Mencey. Do not miss the realistic representation of each of them.

Behind the basilica you will find the Achbinico cave, which was the first temple dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria. The hermitage was built respecting the form of the cave and was used as a place of Christian worship.

If you have enough time, complete your holiday package in Candelaria with an excursion to the nearby Malpaís de Güímar special nature reserve, of remarkable ecological importance. Covering almost 720 acres, the reserve is home to numerous species of birds and reptiles.

To get to Candelaria, fly to either Tenerife Sur or Tenerife Norte Airport. If you fly to the first, you can take a direct bus that will leave you by the main road from where you can walk down to Candelaria. If you fly to Tenerife Norte, take a bus to Santa Cruz and, from there, another to your destination. Our holiday offers to Candelaria will seem irresistible!

Catalonia Punta del Rey
Catalonia Punta del Rey
4 out of 5
Avda. Marítima, 165, Las Caletillas, Candelaria, Tenerife
The price is ₹7,906 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
₹7,906
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Candelaria. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Playa de Punta Larga and Playa ...
6.8/10 (223 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2024

Catalonia Punta del Rey
Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey
Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey
5 out of 5
Calle Doctor Jose Naveiras, 38, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife
The price is ₹11,166 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
₹11,166
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Bar, Staff servers, particularly need direction and supervision. Getting wine orders for our Table service. It was very difficult."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey
AC Hotel Tenerife by Marriott
AC Hotel Tenerife by Marriott
4 out of 5
Calle Candelaria 31, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The price is ₹8,353 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
₹8,353
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
"Not easy parking"

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2024

AC Hotel Tenerife by Marriott
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
GF NOELIA
GF NOELIA
3 out of 5
Avenida Hermanos Fernandez Perdigon, 9, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (146 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Room was bad at first but they changed me to a nicer and cleaner one. Room has a good size and everything needed to be ok for a few days. The staff is awesome. Especially the bar area."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

GF NOELIA
Coral Teide Mar
Coral Teide Mar
3 out of 5
Aceviño 6, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast. Popular attractions La Paz Lookout and Jardin ...
7.4/10 Good! (234 reviews)
Enjoyable return visit.
"We have visited Coral Teide Mar several times in recent years and have always been very happy with our experience. The reception staff in particular were very welcoming and helpful. Our only comment is that the hotel needs updating in some public areas and while our bathroom was adequate the fittings ..."

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2024

Coral Teide Mar
Apartamentos Casablanca
Apartamentos Casablanca
3 out of 5
Calzada de Martianez, 4, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa and breakfast. Popular attractions Sitio Litre Garden and Martianez ...
9/10 Wonderful! (423 reviews)
"Fantastic staff that are attentive and helpful, from the reception staff to the restaurant team they are all very very good and help to make your stay wonderful, the apartments are very clean and have everything you need including towels, we will definitely be back in the future Well done to everyone ..."

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2023

Apartamentos Casablanca
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Nice place

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