Candelaria

Roman Catholic minor basilica, dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria which is the patron of the Canarias. After a design of architect José Enrique Marrero Regalado, it is the most important religious building on Tenerife. The basilica was built on the ruins of a Guanche era church that was destroyed by a fire in 1789, but construction had been postponed several times, first due to the economic crisis of 1931, then by the outbreak of the First World War and later the Spanish Civil War. It was only due to efforts by the bishop of Tenerife that an updated design of the basilica was put forward in a neo-Canarian eclectic mix of all styles that have occurred on the Canary Islands. Construction started in 1949 and was finished a decade later, with consecration in 1959. The basilica receives 2.5 million visitors annually, and has space for 5000 worshippers.

A cave and church, and the first Christian temple on the Canary Islands. It dates back to the Guanche era when the cave was used as a place of worship. Archaeological evidence indicates the cave has been in use for ritual purposes for over 3000 years, and a fire was kept burning in it permanently. The entrance of the cave is nowadays concealed by a small chapel. Inside the cave is a bronze replica of the Virgin of Candelaria, and her statue is the most venerated on the island.

One of the most important squares of Tenerife, surrounded by the famous basilica and numerous bars and cafes. The history dates back to the late 17th century when at the location of the current plaza stood a fortress called Castillo de San Pedro. It was a defensive fortification on a beach built to protect the church predating the current basilica and a convent against pirate attacks and looting. When the castle was wiped off the map in 1826 by a storm, the idea of a square developed. Construction began a century later in the late 1950s, and the square was officially inaugurated in 1959, the same year as the basilica.

A church dedicated to St. Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary. The mid 18th century church was built on a 16th century chapel, and hosts many religious images of great religious and artistic intervals.

A history museum focused on the forgotten craft of pottery making in the area around Candelaria. Pottery making almost completely disappeared in the 20th century, and is being revived in this small museum.

Escape game with 2 rooms, El Apartemento and La Misión. Advance booking online is required.