Santa Cruz, Tradition and Avant-garde on the Coast Part 2

The Auditorio of Santa Cruz, the work of the architect Santiago Calatrava, perched dramatically on the edge of the coastline and is such a unique building. The splendid area around is a nice place where you could spend the entire day.

We spent relaxing afternoon here and enjoyed the sunset over the Ocean.

The majestic profile of Auditorio, is a fine example of modern architecture and has become one of the symbols of Santa Cruz.

Around the building we found pictures of famous artists over stones.

The Church la Concepcion is the main church in the city built upon the first chapel erected by the Spanish conquistadors.

The bell tower is the most remarkable part of the baroque church.

The street of La Noria runs from the church of la Conception and is particularly beautiful with its houses in typical colonial architecture. This is one of our favorite streets in Santa Cruz, which is also a popular evening meeting point and home of many Carnival groups. The street offers a selection of good restaurants where you can try typical Canarian cuisine. We were very impressed by the cozy atmosphere here and enjoyed the local spirit at its best.

The emblematic market Mercado Municipal Nuestra Senora de Africa is such a fabulous place. This is one of the best markets I have seen, it is such a great place with plenty of fresh seafood, fruits, vegetables and many more.

There is an open area in the center and stalls at the ground level and downstairs. Here we stopped for a glass of wine and enjoyed the atmosphere around.

We could not leave Santa Cruz without visiting Parque Garcia Sanabria, the green area of the city. Almost two hundred plant species live together in this park and it is ideal place to sit down and enjoy the surroundings.

The park is a fine combination of fountains, plants and architectural groups.

The natural beauty of Santa Cruz is intriguing and unpredictable even for the imagination of the most experience travelers. Here you can find everything that you need for an unforgettable vacation.