Müller Cruises... in a different way! Compact Travel Guide Canary Islands 2019/2020

Teneriffa, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera
1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-3-7504-7452-9
Verlag: BoD - Books on Demand
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 72 Seiten

Ship Ahoy! The Compact guidebook without Images "Cruises... in a different way 2019/ 2020" is aimed at all sea bears and crusaders who do not make organised shore excursions and would like to explore the ports on Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, Fuerteventura and La Gomera individually and actively. Let your heart beat faster and get to know the country and its people. The city tours lead you with detailed route descriptions and maps to the most beautiful and important highlights of the capitals. On Tenerife in the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife you dive directly into the exciting history of conquest of the Canary Islands. Under the Plaza España you look at ancient ruins of the Castillo San Cristóbal and the legendary cannon El Tigre with which the forearm of Nelson was shot down. In the Iglesia de la Concepción you can see the wooden cross that rammed Alonso de Lugo into the ground after the conquest. Culturally you get your money's worth in the museums MUNA with mummies, in the TEA, the La Recova and the Museo de Bellas Artes. Follow the carnival fools at Casa de Carnaval as they celebrate the 2nd largest carnival in the world. Don't miss the auditorium, the landmark of Santa Cruz. You can enjoy pure relaxation in the magnificent Parque Maritimo with its seawater swimming pool or in Playa de Las Teresitas. Relax in the 12-hectare Palmetum Botanic Garden or mingle with locals at the popular Plaza Weyler, Plaza de Los Patos and Parque Garcia Sanabria. Arrive in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and dive into the exciting underwater world of Poema del Mar, or take a refreshing dip in the award-winning Playa de Las Canteras. Wake up your thirst for discovery in the old town of La Vegueta. Here you will find the magnificent Basílica de Santa Ana Cathedral, the Museo Canario with Skulls, the Columbus House Casa Colón, the CAAM Art Centre, the historical Gabinete Literario Literature Cabinet and the pretty Palacete Rodriguez Queguez Palace. From Arrecife, on the black volcanic island of Lanzarote, you begin your visit with a walk around the picturesque Charco de San Ginés. You stroll along the main shopping street Calle Léon y Castillo and visit the ancient castles Castillo de San Gabriel and Castillo de San José. Crown your shore leave at the Gran Hotel Arrecife with an unforgettable view of Arrecife and Fuerteventura from the 17th floor or splash around the azure blue Playa de Reducto.

The German author Andrea Müller has been living in Lanzarote for 7 years. After her first vacation, the multifaceted volcanic island with its mild climate fascinated her so much that she decided to stay on the island permanently after several stays. In order to present the unique fascination of the entire Canary Islands to holidaymakers, Ms. Müller has been travelling the Canary Islands since 2015 and has published various travel guides under the brand "...in a different way! The author attaches great importance to detailed information and comprehensive insider knowledge as well as helpful tips on how to guide holidaymakers across the Canary Islands. It says: The Canaries want to be discovered evenly

Autoren/Hrsg.

Müller, Andrea

Leseproben

5 Welcome to the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife! You have now anchored in the port on the largest island with 2034 sq km. Tenerife has a total population of 920,000, of whom 203,000 live in the capital. From the terminal of the jetty you directly meet the main road Avenida Marítima. From here the Hop-On- Hop-Off buses of City View start, which you can take at the current price of € 22,00 for adults, € 11,00 for children. An attractive offer to explore the city also with a train and as the name says it to get in and out as often as you like. A guided tour of the city from the Plaza de España, the central starting point of the city, is included in the ticket price and takes place at 12.00 noon. www.tenerifecityview.com Would you like to take a refreshing swim in the sea immediately? The most beautiful beach on the island, Playa de las Teresitas, can be reached by public bus in only 15 minutes from the bus stop in front of the pier. The 1.3 km long bright sandy beach is protected by breakwaters and makes bathing a pure pleasure. In 1973, 100,000 cubic metres of Saharan sand were brought to the island to build the new city beach. Chargeable loungers and beach stalls round off the offer. Bus line 910, every 20 min. from 05.10 am at 30, 50 and 10 each, www.titsa.com The Plaza de España can be reached from the jetty to the left in 10 minutes on foot. From here you can get on the Hop- On Hop- Off buses, take a taxi or start your city walk on your own. The Plaza de España [1] is the central starting point for the city tour. In the middle of the square there is a circular lake where a water fountain shoots up every half hour. In the course of reconstruction works in July 2006, parts of the foundations of the demolished Castillo de San Cristóbal were rediscovered, so that under the square the Centro de Interpretación Castillo de San Cristóbal [2] was built, where the remains can be viewed. Access is from the side of the lake in the direction of the sea. The Castillo was built in 1577, had a size of 50 x 53 meters, 4 corner towers and 8.3 m high defensive walls inland. Equipped with cannons and a permanent crew of 30-40 artillerymen, it played an important role in the defence of the port during the English attacks of the 17th and 18th centuries by Blake, Jennings and Nelson. Legend has it that a 16 caliber cannon called El Tigre was fired near the Castillo at the dawn of 25.07.1797, with which the right forearm of Admiral Nelson was shot down. The original cannon, which since then has stood as a symbol of the victory over the mighty English Armada, was built and exhibited on a replica carriage. Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun closed, free admission. The course of the foundation walls of the Castillo at that time is marked with a black mark in the lake towards the town. On the side is the Monumento a los Caídos [3] from 1947, dedicated to the victims of the civil war in Santa Cruz. It consists of a 25m high cruciform tower with a platform that is no longer accessible. Above the stroke "Tenerife en honor a todos los que dieron su vida por España" - Tenerife, in honour of all those who gave their lives for Spain - the sculpture holding a fallen man in its arms is a symbol for the fatherland. Among them, the winged woman embodies victory. The relief depictions on the sides depict struggle and peace. In front of the monument there are 2 oversized soldiers leaning on their swords. They symbolize civic and military values. On the left, behind the monument, there is the Cabildo de Tenerife [4], the building of the island administration, dating from 1940, which can be recognised by its high tower. To the right is the main post office, the Edificio de Correos y Telegrafos [5], from 1946. Between the buildings, the street Calle de Bravo Murillo continues along the tramway crossing the railway tracks - Attention! - to the small cobbled Plaza de la Iglesia [6]. On the right side, behind the two large Indian laurel trees, there were 4 tobacco factories. One of them, the Fabrica de Tabacos La Tinerfeña [7] tobacco factory, which can be recognized by the inscription on the houses, was founded in 1880 by Manuel Herrera and already used advanced technology to produce 80,000 cigarettes per hour. Next to the plaza there is a small garden fenced in with bars, at the end of which stands a large marble cross, the Cruz de Montañés [8]. It was founded in 1759 by Captain Bartolomé Antonio Méndez Montañés and dignifiedly symbolizes the name of the city (Santa Cruz = Holy Cross). In the building block behind it is the house of the Carta family, Casa de Carta (No. 6) [9] from the time of the bourgeoisie. From the typical Canarian wooden balcony one could see all the way to the harbour. Special attention should be paid to the church Iglesia de la Concepción [10] on the left side. It was consecrated in 1502 and is the oldest church in the city. Built in a Canarian-Moorish style, its appearance was greatly altered after a fire in 1652. The six-storey tower with a bell tower made of red volcanic stone is striking. Access is via Calle Padre Moore at the rear. The surrounding, typically Canarian wooden balcony above the entrance portal is unique on the islands. The interior of the five-aisled church is pompously designed. Next to the altar is the large original wooden cross with silver fittings, which the Spaniard Alonso Fernández de Lugo is said to have rammed into the ground here in 1496 after the conquest of the island. daily 9-20 o'clock Here you can decide whether you would like to visit the following points additionally. The tour continues again from the church. On the left over the bridge Puente de El Cabo you directly reach the Museum of Nature and Archaeology, the Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología- MUNA [11], which is housed in a former hospital. In two permanent exhibitions, the geological, climatic and biological conditions of the Canary Islands are shown on the one hand, and the history of the Canary Islands native population is presented with archaeological finds on the other. Very interesting are tools, cult objects, petroglyphs as well as the mummies and mummy remains found on the island. Di- Sa 9-20, So- Mo 10-17 Uhr, 24./25./31.12, 01/06.01 and carnival Tuesday closed, admission free The Tenerife Espacio de las Artes- TEA [12] to the right is the contemporary art and culture centre of the city. The long glass exposed concrete building was designed by the Swiss architects Herzog& de Meuren. Permanent and temporary exhibitions take place on more than 20,000 sqm. It is the seat of the Óscar Domínguez Institute, which permanently displays the works of the surrealist painter of the same name, born in Tenerife. It is also home to the Photography Centre, which aims to disseminate and preserve the photographic culture of the island and other countries. The complex is completed by the Central Library and a large souvenir shop with certified handicrafts, accessible from the outside via the Plaza de La Sierra. Di- Sun 10-20 o'clock, adults €7,00, seniors €5,00, children under 12 years and students up to 26 years free (ID required) Opposite the souvenir shop is the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África [13], popularly known as La Recova. It is the shopping address for a wide variety of foodstuffs. The old pink building is in neoclassical style and was inaugurated in 1944. A lively hustle and bustle takes place at the stands, which drape themselves around a patio down to the basement. daily 7-14 o'clock. On the left side in front of the entrance is a sculpture of a fishing boat pushed into the sea by two men. It's a tribute to the Chicharreos. According to tradition, this name dates back to the 16th century and refers to the origins of the town as a small coastal town where fishing was the main source of income. To the left of the market hall is the Rambla Azul with blue pavilions and other shopping facilities under a tree-lined avenue. Back to Iglesia de la Concepción: The rows of buildings on the left of the church in Calle Antonio Domínguez Alfonso were originally owned by poor fishermen who painted their houses in the same colours as their boats to make them easier to recognise. In the meantime the carnival associations of the island are located here (house no. 7, 13 and 15). A little further up the street, at the corner of Callejón del Miedo, next to house number 29, behind three large Indian laurel trees is the house of terror, the Casa del Miedo [14], where the carnival association Asociación Cultural Mamel´ is located. According to legend, two brothers lived here. Since one of them was constantly drunk and staggering running home, the children made fun of him. In the evening he put two candles and a skull in the window to scare the children. Since then peace returned... Optionally there is the Carnival Museum, the Casa de Carnaval [15], signposted up the road, under the bridge through, left. On more than 1000 sqm you will learn everything about the colourful carnival hustle and...