Candelaria Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality of Tenerife, Spain
About Candelaria
Prehistoric caves has been found in the surrounding area of present day Candelaria, in which burials have been found containing Guanche mummies. Interestingly, the burial process used here was very similar to those used for the pharaohs inEgypt, which leads scientists to believe some connection between those existed. From the end of the 14th century, Candelaria was a deserted area often frequented by shepherds of the neighbouringGüímarkingdom which predated Hispanic rule. Ravines in the area were said to be the residence of Chaxiraxi, the Guanche mother of the gods. Modern Candelaria is the principal Catholic centre of pilgrimage of the Canary Islands, and of the principal ones of Spain. The city is annually visited by thousands of people, both Catholic pilgrims and tourists. A coastal cit
Top Attractions in Candelaria
Explore the best things to see and do in Candelaria:
- ★Basilica of Candelaria
- ★Cave of Achbinico
- ★Pottery museum "Casa las Miquelas"
- ★Square of the Saint Patron of the Canary Islands
- ★St Anna Church
- ★The Escape Area
Where to Eat in Candelaria
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cofradia El Muelle
- 🍴La Cofradia de Caletillas
- 🍴Restaurante La Casona del Vino
- 🍴Restaurante Mar y Magma
- 🍴Taberna Giron
Where to Stay in Candelaria
- 🏨Casa Lina
Candelaria Travel Guide Sections
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