Port Day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, part 1


Third straight port day and the third and last of the Canary Islands we visited was Tenerife. We docked in Santa Cruz town and availed of the free shuttle bus from the port to the main thoroughfare. At the outset we had 2 places we wanted to visit here: the church and the market. Knowing the time limitations we have in this island we knew we could not go very far from the dock.

From where we were dropped off, it was an easy and short walk to the Plaza de Espana, the largest square in the city of Santa Cruz. We stopped for photo ops.

IMG_1022

IMG_20190119_112336907

IMG_1143

IMG_20190119_112928573_HDR

IMG_20190119_112607715_HDR

Next, we continued on foot in search of the market. It's not difficult to find one's way around the city. At one point we were unsure if we were going in the right direction, but the locals are friendly and helpful and confirmed that we were indeed on the right track.

IMG_1045

IMG_1048

IMG_20190119_140819724_HDR
Along the way we spotted the bell tower of Iglesia de la Concepcion, the church we wanted to visit. We mentally flagged the location so we can go back and visit it later.

From the dock, it must have been some 20 or so minutes of walking before we reached the market whose full name is Mercado de Nuestra Senora de Africa.

IMG_20190119_114622704_HDR

IMG_20190119_114758105

On both sides of the entrance of the market are sculptures. One is a lady carrying some water or milk jugs. But the fishermen pushing a boat takes the attention.

IMG_20190119_114655784

IMG_20190119_114704515_HDR

The market comprised of two stories. On the street level are table set-ups for jewelries, leather goods, and other knick-knacks. Also on the same floor are vegetables and fruits, and meats.

IMG_1087

IMG_1059

IMG_1072

IMG_1085

Down the steps are wet market, supermarket, and cheese and wine section. The seafood is super fresh, although they were not cheap.

IMG_1098

IMG_1099

IMG_1102

IMG_1104
Some of the fish stands have a small area for dining where you select your fish and they will cook it for you. We stopped here some boquerones (anchovy). At the fruit stand, we purchased guavas and a foreign-looking fruit called tomate de arbol or tamarillo. We ask them to show us how to eat the arbol.

IMG_20190119_115411298
Ripe tomate de arbol.

IMG_1107
Boquerones and tomate de arbol paired with coffee.

For us, the trip will not be complete if we didn't taste a local dish or in this case a local fruit.

To be continued.......

Comments

  1. Love visiting your blog as you take me to places I never knew existed or maybe I do but it seems too elusive for me to reach due to budget and time constraints. :D

    ReplyDelete
  2. That tomato de arbol looks gorgeous. Did you like it? Does it taste like a regular tomato at all?

    Blogger has some issues the past few days. Photos on my blog are messed up.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Really beautiful photos! So may wonderful sculptures! I especially like the photo of the skyline and its reflection! Thank you for your visit! Have a wonderful week!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Hello, pretty view from your visit to the Canary Islands. I love the sculptures. I imagined the place to be more like a paradise than a big city. Great photos. Enjoy your day, wishing you a great new week ahead.

    ReplyDelete
  5. You always document and photograph your trips so well! That seafood looked great!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. You are blessed ~ enjoy ^_^ ~ Lovely

    Be Well
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Amazing place. Beautiful photos.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I like the graffiti and artwork but who is the tall man with the sword?

    ReplyDelete
  9. What wonderful sights to behold! I love the old architecture. Great captures :)


    Feel free to share at My Corner of the World

    ReplyDelete
  10. Beautiful photos!! I have never been to Santa Cruz but this it reminds me of certain parts of downtown San Antonio, Texas with the Spanish architecture and bright colors. I posted today about my travels to the Amalfi Coast, if interested! https://elle-alice.blogspot.com/2020/04/travel-tuesday-minori-amalfi-coast-no-1.html

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment