Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the port capital of Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s seven Canary Islands. The city showcases incredible sights such as the Plaza de Espana, the church of St. Francis of Assisi, and the soaring white wave auditorium, the Auditorio de Tenerife. This quintessential Canary Island’s town is a colourful Canary Islands & Madeira Cruise destination where you can soak up the sun, dine in style, or take a dip in glittering waters.
 
MSC Cruises excursions offer plenty of exciting things to see including:
 
· Puerto de la Cruz and Orotava 
· El Teide Discovery
· A Visit to Loro Parque
 
The buzzing island of Tenerife is an excellent stop for its sunny climate, beautiful landscapes, and good-looking beaches. On this MSC Cruises excursion, you’ll enjoy a short coach ride to Orotava, a small Medieval town nestling in a scenic valley. Passing by its charming old centre, admire the 17th-century building Casa de los Balcones with its pinewood craftsmanship and Canarian patio, before entering the paradise of the botanical gardens with its wide array of tropical plants. Next, travel to Puerto de la Cruz and enjoy time wandering around the town’s picturesque streets. Have a drink in a seafront café or shop the boutiques.
 
Discover the incredible El Teide National Park, a lauded UNESCO World Heritage Site. This guided MSC Cruises excursion will see you admiring the lush scenery of La Esperanza before journeying to the mountain range of Las Cañadas. Wander through the beautiful surroundings before stopping at volcanic Mount Teide’s otherworldly crater. Next, visit the Rock of Mirador for some amazing photographs next to this unusual geological formation.
 
Bird lovers will delight in a trip to Tenerife’s Loro Parque (Parrot Park). This wildlife conservation centre, located near Puerto de la Cruz in the northern part of the island, is a fabulous natural environment for thousands of colourful parrots. The park is also home to endangered animals, mammals, reptiles, birds and fish. This MSC Cruises excursion is an exciting family day out, providing unforgettable experiences. 

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