Castillo de Paso Alto, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Name: Castillo de Paso Alto
Address: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

#39 among attractions in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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Castillo de Paso Alto, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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Paso Alto Castle is a fortification located on the coast of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, between the Paso Alto Military Sports Club and the Higher Technical School of Nautical, Machinery and Naval Radioelectronics of the University of La Laguna. Strategically built in the exact place where the currents and prevailing winds forced the ships to sail close to the coast, it was a fundamental piece for the defence of the city for centuries.

Coordinates: 28°28'51"N, 16°14'28"W

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife Spain

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Day trips

Castillo de Paso Alto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iglesia de la Concepción, Parque García Sanabria, Castillo de San Cristóbal, Plaza de España.

1.2 miSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Iglesia de la Concepción, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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1 miSW
Park
Parque García Sanabria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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1 miS
Museum
Castillo de San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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1 miS
Iconic city square with historic remains
Plaza de España, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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1.3 miSW
Bridge
General Serrador Bridge, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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1 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
26 min walk • The Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes de Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a museum of fine arts located in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Its headquarters are located in the rear of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.
1.2 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
31 min walk • Teatro Guimerá is a theatre located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital city of the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Built in 1849, it is the oldest theater in the Canary Islands. In 1923 it was named after the writer, poet and playwright Ángel Guimerá, born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
0.4 miSW
Memorial
Monument to Franco, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
12 min walk • Ángel de la Victoria or the Monument to Victory, popularly known as el monumento a Franco, is an instance of public art located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. A work by Juan de Ávalos, the monument was conceived to pay homage to Francisco Franco.
1 miSW
Monuments and statues
Señor de las Tribulaciones, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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1.1 miSW
Obelisk
Plaza de la Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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1.1 miS
Palace
Palacio Insular de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
28 min walk • Palacio Insular de Tenerife is a building in the Spanish city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, home of the Cabildo de Tenerife. Designed by the architect José Enrique Marrero Regalado, and executed between 1935 and 1940, it is located in the Plaza de España.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castillo de Paso Alto?

Nearby attractions include Monument to Franco, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (12 min walk), Museo Histórico Militar de Canarias, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (14 min walk), Iglesia de San José, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (17 min walk), La Farola del Mar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (22 min walk).

How to get to Castillo de Paso Alto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castillo de Paso Alto:

Bus

Casa del Mar • Lines: 910, 916, 917, 945, 946, 947 (2 min walk)
José Martí • Lines: 903, 905, 909, 911, 923, Línea 911 (4 min walk)

Tram

Teatro Guimerá • Lines: T1 (31 min walk)
Fundación • Lines: T1 (31 min walk)