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San Cristóbal de La Laguna is a city on the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is the third most populated city in the Canary Islands, after Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The city was founded in 1496 and was the capital of the Canary Islands until 1723. It is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage, which earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.
The historic center of the city is declared a Historic-Artistic Site and is made up of narrow cobblestone streets, colonial houses and religious buildings. Among the main tourist attractions of the city are:
- The Cathedral of San Cristóbal de La Laguna: It is the largest cathedral in the Canary Islands and is built in the Baroque style.
- The Convent of San Francisco: It is a former Franciscan convent that houses a museum of religious art.
- The Plaza del Adelantado: It is the main square of the city and is surrounded by historical buildings.
- The Concepción neighborhood: It is a historic neighborhood that houses the Church of La Concepción, one of the oldest churches in the Canary Islands.
Punta del Hidalgo
Punta del Hidalgo is a coastal town located in the north of the island of Tenerife, Spain. It is part of the municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna and is located at the foot of the Anaga massif, an area of great natural beauty.
Punta del Hidalgo is a popular tourist destination, thanks to its beaches, natural pools and hiking trails. The main beach in the town is Playa de la Punta, a black sand beach about 200 meters long. Other beaches of interest are Playa de la Montañeta and Playa de los Patos.
The natural pools of Punta del Hidalgo are one of its main attractions. These pools are formed by the erosion of volcanic rocks and are an ideal place for swimming, diving and snorkeling. The most popular natural pools are Charca del Negro, Charca del Inglés and Charca de la Laja.
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Bajamar is a coastal town in the northeast of the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is a small tourist and vacation center that stands out for its natural seawater pools. It is located in an area of great natural beauty, surrounded by the Anaga Rural Park, a protected space of great ecological value.
The main tourist attraction of Bajamar is its natural pools, which form when the tide goes out.