Morra del Pino

Morra del Pino is a neighborhood in Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Morra del Pino is situated nearby to the village Araya, as well as near the hamlet Las Caitanas.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Basilica of Candelaria and Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias.

Basilica of Candelaria

Church

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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 Islands, located in the municipality and city of Candelaria on the island of Tenerife. Basilica of Candelaria is situated 3 km southeast of Morra del Pino.

Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias

Square

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The Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias is a large square in Candelaria, Tenerife. It is next to the Basilica of Candelaria, a meeting place of pilgrims and festivities celebrating the most important of the municipality. Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias is situated 2½ km southeast of Morra del Pino.

Cave of Achbinico

Cave

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Cueva de Achbinico, also called cave of San Blas is a Roman Catholic church and cave located in Candelaria, Tenerife, Canary Islands. After the conquest of the Canary Islands it was the first Christian sanctuary of religious significance. Cave of Achbinico is situated 3 km southeast of Morra del Pino.