“Casa de las Miquelas” pottery centre During the 18th and 19th century, pottery was the main industry in the municipality. This centre, located in a revamped traditional house, is named…
Church of Santa Ana This church was founded by the local residents in 1575 and houses a wealth of artistic heritage inside. The statue of Santa Ana dates from the 18th…
Convent of the Dominican Fathers This convent by the basilica is home to the Dominican Fathers, the monks entrusted with watching over the Virgen de Candelaria since 1530. The…
Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria Basilica In the late 14th century, about 100 years before the conquest of Tenerife, a Gothic style sculpture of the Virgin of Candelaria was washed up on the…
Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias This open square by the Basilica of Candelaria is where most of Villa de Candelaria's celebrations and major events take place. Alfredo Reyes Darias…
The Cave of Achbinico Also known as the chapel of San Blas, this was the first temple dedicated to the Virgin in Candelaria, and therefore constituted a meeting point for…
The old town hall of Candelaria This building stands adjacent to the basilica and was built in the 17th century as a temporary place of residence for the Island's governors, which is…