La Florida

La Florida is a hamlet in Arafo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and has about 37 residents. La Florida is situated nearby to the hamlet La Montañeta, as well as near Cruz del Camino.

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 La Florida.

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 3 km southeast of La Florida.

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 3½ km southeast of La Florida.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Araya and Candelaria.

Araya

Village

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Araya is a village.

Candelaria

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Candelaria is a city on the east shore of the island Tenerife in the Canary Islands archipelago. It is a city of 28,000 inhabitants, best known for its basilica which includes the sculpture of the Virgin Mary and mural paintings.