Discover Cruz Santa
Accommodation in Cruz Santa
When staying in Cruz Santa, three distinct themes can guide your travel planning: the tradition of crosses and religious art, local winegrowing, and the observation of migratory birds at Balsa de La Cruz Santa. If you are looking for a hotel in Cruz Santa, these local features can help you decide which themes you want to shape your stay.
Cross Traditions and Religious Architecture
The design of the crosses in La Cruz Santa is particularly distinctive. This tradition continues to the present day. Iglesia de la Santa Cruz was consecrated in 1766 as a single-nave temple. Its architecture includes a prominent presbytery and a sacristy on the south side. The church also houses the devotional image of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes.
The sculpture “Homenaje a la Cruz,” a monumental stone cross, stands in Plaza de La Punta. It commemorates a wooden cross. The Cruz del Lomo chapel is also notable for its size and architecture. The tradition of the cross is thus reflected both in sacred buildings and in a sculpture in a plaza.
Other works bring different features to the townscape: “Homenaje a la TradiciĂłn VitivinĂcola” stands at the intersection of Calle Real de La Cruz Santa and Calle PuldĂłn. The bust “Busto de JosĂ© Mesa Cabrera” honors the musician and composer JosĂ© Mesa Cabrera. He devoted himself selflessly and tirelessly to the musical culture of northern Tenerife. These works thus commemorate not only the cross tradition, but also the town’s winegrowing and musical history.
Winegrowing and the “Paisajes Trenzados” Route
La Cruz Santa is considered the true center of the local wine sector. The CordĂłn MĂşltiple Trenzado vine-training technique has been used in the region for centuries and gives local wines a distinctive character. Winegrowing is therefore not just a feature of the landscape, but also part of local tradition.
The “Paisajes Trenzados” route begins at Plaza de la Cruz Santa, passes vineyards using the Cordón Trenzado training method, and includes the Montaña de Los Frailes Natural Monument. Its named stops and features connect vineyards with a protected natural monument. This gives you a practical point of reference when planning if you are interested in winegrowing and landscapes as well as the cross tradition.
Balsa de La Cruz Santa and Migratory Birds
Balsa de La Cruz Santa lies between the settlements of La Zamora and La Cruz Santa. It is one of Tenerife’s largest irrigation reservoirs and is used for observing migratory birds; more than thirty migratory bird species have been recorded there. The reservoir thus offers a different perspective on the surroundings from the church buildings, sculptures, and vineyards.
For orientation: Several roads providing access to Balsa converge at the roundabout by Parque del Lagar in La Cruz Santa. There is a small car park there. The “Paisajes Trenzados” route, by contrast, begins at Plaza de la Cruz Santa; these two location details can help you distinguish between these different travel interests when planning.
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