Historic churches in Tenerife

Historic Churches & Cathedrals

Tenerife’s religious heritage spans centuries of architectural evolution, from 16th-century Mudéjar coffered ceilings to the Neoclassical grandeur of the La Laguna Cathedral. This collection features the island's most significant spiritual sites, including the Basilica of Candelaria, which houses the patron saint of the Canary Islands. Visitors can explore grand urban parishes in Santa Cruz and La Orotava alongside unique rural cave shrines dedicated to Guanche history and local saints like Hermano Pedro.

Historic Churches & Cathedrals — Map

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La Laguna Cathedral

The Cathedral of San Cristóbal de La Laguna or Catedral de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios is a Roman Catholic church in Tenerife, Spain.

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Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria

The Basilica of the Royal Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Candelaria is a Roman Catholic minor basilica, the first Marian shrine of the Canary…

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Iglesia de la Concepción

The Iglesia-Parroquia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de La Concepción is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of San Cristóbal de La…

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Iglesia de la Concepción

The Iglesia-Parroquia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de La Concepción is a Catholic church located in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción

A National Historic-Artistic Monument featuring a prominent Baroque facade and a distinctive red-tiled dome. It serves as the main parish church of La Orotava.

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Church of Our Lady of Peña de Francia

An impressive church, a fine example of Spanish architecture situated in a placid palm grove. A charming place.

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Santa Catalina Convent

This convent houses several interesting pieces of religious art but most interestingly, once a year, the embalmed body of a 17th century…

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Church of Santa Ana

The Church of Santa Ana is the main church in Garachico, Tenerife. It is located next to the Plaza de la Libertad.

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Iglesia de San Marcos Evangelista

This 16th-century church is known for its Renaissance architecture, intricate Mudéjar ceilings, and a massive silver filigree cross crafted in Mexico.

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Ermita de San Telmo

An 18th-century chapel founded by the sailors' guild, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the coast. It is dedicated to San Telmo, the patron saint of mariners.

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Iglesia San Pedro Apóstol

A 16th-century parish church located in the high-altitude village of Vilaflor. It is historically significant as the site where Saint Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur was baptized.

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Iglesia de San Benito Abad

A historic 16th-century church associated with the island's most famous agricultural festival. It features traditional Canarian stone masonry and religious iconography.

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Ermita de San Miguel

Situated on the Plaza del Adelantado, this small 16th-century hermitage is dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of the island's conquerors.

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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles

Part of a former Franciscan convent in Garachico, this church survived the 1706 volcanic eruption. It contains notable religious sculptures and a traditional wood-carved ceiling.

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Iglesia de Santa Catalina Mártir de Alejandría

The main parish church of Tacoronte, dating back to the early 16th century. It is noted for its three naves and well-preserved Mudéjar-style woodwork.

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Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán

The Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán it is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna.

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Iglesia de San Francisco

A 17th-century Baroque church and former Franciscan convent. It is home to significant religious imagery, including the Lord of the Tribulations.

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Iglesia Nuestra Señora de las Nieves

One of Tenerife's oldest churches, located in the remote village of Taganana. It houses a famous 16th-century Flemish triptych attributed to the school of Pieter Coecke van Aelst.

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Cave of Chinguaro

Cave-Shrine of Chinguaro is a cave and associated Roman Catholic church located in Güímar on Tenerife.

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Cave of Santo Hermano Pedro

The Cave-Shrine of Santo Hermano Pedro is a Roman Catholic cave-shrine dedicated to Saint Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur.

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