La Laguna is the former capital and lively student city. It full name is Ciuidad de San Cristóbal de la Laguna, that is Saint Christopher's city. It is second size city of Tenerife island. It is the cultural & religious capital, full of outstanding architectural monuments, places and traditional houses of the XVII and XVIII centuries. Walking through the immaculate old quarter of
La Laguna city is like stepping back in time. The old quarter is preserved practically just as it was a few centuries ago ...

Hit La Laguna in September during the festival period and have a ball, with lots going on for kids in the square, bustling markets, live music and general partytime with a real family oriented festival feel. Definitely a highlight on any Canary Island itinery! The tranquil streets, many of which are now completely pedestrianized, will lead you through a veritable wonderland of traditional architecture hailing from the 16th through 18th centuries: traditional Canarian houses with their balconies ...

Contemporary La Laguna is still a bustling centre but for different reasons - there's a strong student vibe here now and a strong art and live music scene. Bohemia sits alongside historical heritage enthusing La Laguna with a unique energy. Specialist clothing shops, arts and crafts, fine cafes and restaurants (including a good choice of vegetarian options) give La Laguna a real edge. Canarian Mansions, demonstrating the unique eccentricity of Canarian architecture, to keep your eyes open for include a selection of old houses on Calle San Agustin and Casa de los Capitanes beside the town hall.

As the long-time religious hub of Tenerife, La Laguna is brimming with religious architecture- convents, churches, chapels, cathedrals, etc. The city's cathedral, also known as Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, is a beautiful Neoclassical structure with an undeniably Canarian flare, but the real symbol of the city is the Renaissance-inspired Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción and its stone tower. Other churches worth a stop include the Iglesia de Santo Domingo, the Ermita de San Miguel and the Ex-convento de San Agustín. Finally, get out of the sun and take a breather from your whirlwind touristic route in the Parque de los Dragos. Located near the university, the park has an amazing collection of dragon trees, symbol of Tenerife