San Cristóbal de La Laguna (commonly known as La Laguna, Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ kɾisˈtoβal de la laˈɣuna]) is a city and municipality in the northern part of the island of Tenerife in the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Canary Islands, Spain.

La Laguna, whose full name is San Cristobla de La Laguna, is a town on the northern part of Tenerife not far from Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is considered to be the cultural capital of Tenrife.

San Cristóbal de La Laguna, popularly known as La Laguna, is a small city in northern Tenerife, between the Anaga massif and La Esperanza mountain. Here, you’ll find pedestrian-friendly streets lined with lively bars, delicious restaurants, and shops.

Feb 22, 2025 · Discover our selection of the best attractions in La Laguna + all our tips and photos for visiting La Laguna in Tenerife

Feb 11, 2021 · San Cristobal de La Laguna is the second largest town in Tenerife and the third largest in all the Canary Islands archipelago surpassed only by Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas (the capital of Gran Canaria). What to do in La Laguna - …

San Cristóbal de La Laguna, informally known as La Laguna, is a city in Tenerife. It is the oldest city on the island and has a well-preserved city centre, and in 1999 was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its elevation is considerably higher than Santa Cruz de Tenerife, making it noticeably cooler than other nearby settlements.

Apr 6, 2025 · San Cristóbal de La Laguna, also called “La Laguna” is one of the most beautiful towns in Tenerife. In fact, it is the ancient capital of Tenerife. La Laguna with its colonial heritage was declared Cultural Asset and World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999 for having preserved intact its original layout dating from the 15th century.

La Laguna is Tenerife's second most important city. It is the old Capital of the Island (until 1723) and situated just inland from Santa Cruz in the Aguere Valley amid a beautiful countryside.

A university city and busy commuter hub for the ‘new’ capital of Santa Cruz, La Laguna has a lively nightlife, excellent tapas bars, a cathedral that’s been closed for renovation as long as I’ve lived on the island, a strong spiritual life, and tram connectivity with the capital.

La Laguna is widely considered to be the most beautiful town in Tenerife. An easy day trip from Santa Cruz or Puerto de la Cruz, it has a gem of a historic town centre, with narrow poker-straight streets flanked by pastel-hued mansions, inviting bars, and an idiosyncratic array of small shops.