Excellence Luxury Villas · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Luxury Villa Rentals in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Villas across Tenerife's sunny south and green north, in the shadow of Mount Teide and within sight of La Gomera
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Four islands, one volcano and winter sun four hours from home
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the name of both a lively port city and the western province of the Canary Islands: Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. Above it all rises Mount Teide, at 3,715 metres the highest peak in Spain. The south of Tenerife stays warm and dry through the British winter, and the north is green with vineyards and banana groves.
Our collection here runs to 80+ villas, most of them on Tenerife itself. They range from modern houses with sea views in Costa Adeje to golf-side villas near Amarilla and old country houses among the vineyards above Tacoronte. The largest sleep big family parties.
Here is a guide to where to stay, when to come and what is worth the drive.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife at a glance
- Villas
- 80+ across the province, with up to 10 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,300 to £4,800 a week, from around £1,800
- Best areas
- Costa Adeje and Arona in the south; Tacoronte and the north coast for a greener, quieter stay
- Best time
- All year; October to April for winter sun, and February for Carnival
- Airports
- Tenerife South for Adeje and Arona; Tenerife North for the capital and La Laguna
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Casa Rosy Wind Spain6 bedrooms
Costa Amore | 8-Bedroom Villa in Santa Cruz de Tenerife Adeje8 bedrooms
Finca Cillian Spain5 bedrooms
Villa Gran Vista | 10-Bedroom Villa in Costa Adeje Arona10 bedroomsWhere to stay in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Costa Adeje for beaches, restaurants and the most polished villas, Arona and Los Cristianos for easy family holidays and the ferry to La Gomera, Amarilla Golf for fairways near the airport, and the Tacoronte hills for vineyards and old Canarian houses.
The sunny south-west
Most of our villas sit on the south-west coast, which gets the most reliable sunshine on the island. Costa Adeje is the smartest stretch, with Playa del Duque, good hotels and restaurants along the seafront promenade, and Siam Park close by for children who have had enough of the pool.
Next door in Arona, Los Cristianos is a working harbour town as well as a resort, and the ferries for La Gomera leave from here. The villas up in the hills above both resorts look out over the sea, and on clear evenings you can see La Gomera on the horizon.
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Vineyards, colonial streets and a famous Carnival
The north of Tenerife is cooler, greener and more Canarian. San Cristóbal de La Laguna, the old capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with colonial streets that later served as a model for towns in the Americas. La Orotava lays out carpets of flowers and volcanic sand for Corpus Christi.
Around Tacoronte the slopes are covered in vines, and the local wines are well worth tasting at the bodegas. The city of Santa Cruz is a lively port with a fine market, and every February or so it hosts one of the biggest Carnivals in the world.
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A volcano, a gorge and a day on La Gomera
Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an hour or so uphill from the south coast. Its lava fields look like another planet, and a cable car climbs most of the way to the summit. The night skies up there are some of the clearest in Europe.
On the west coast, the cliffs of Los Gigantes drop straight into the sea, and the Masca gorge makes a memorable walk, though it now has to be booked ahead. Across the water, La Gomera has the laurel forests of Garajonay National Park, and pilot whales are often seen in the strait between the two islands.
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Wrinkled potatoes, mojo and a short winter
Canarian cooking is simple and very good. Try papas arrugadas, small potatoes boiled in salty water and served with red and green mojo sauces, along with grilled fresh fish, goat's cheese and the local wines of the north. In the hills, look out for guachinches, informal places run by winemakers that serve their own wine with home cooking.
The south stays warm all year, so autumn, winter and spring are the busiest seasons for British visitors. Summer is hot and fine for families too. Our concierge can arrange boat trips, tee times, Teide excursions and restaurant tables.
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Casa BV Tenerife Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £7,771 a week
Rent Villa Macaron Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £7,154 a week
Grand Royal 3 Spain3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £7,052 a week
Imperial Villa Spain3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £6,314 a week
Villa Rosaluz | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Adeje4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £6,225 a week
Tenerife Chic | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Adeje4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £6,044 a week
Villa Serendipity | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Costa Adeje4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,685 a week
Royal Villa Spain3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,458 a weekSearch all 80+ villas in Santa Cruz de Tenerifeor see them on the map
Why book your Santa Cruz de Tenerife villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Tenerife's weather changes more than you would expect between the sunny south, the green north and the hills in between, and we know which villas get the afternoon sun and which are within an easy walk of the sea. With 80+ properties in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Transfers from Tenerife South and North, whale-watching boat trips, tee times at Amarilla and Golf del Sur, Teide cable car and Masca walk bookings, ferries to La Gomera and restaurant reservations. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Costa Adeje is the most popular choice for a villa holiday, with the best beaches, restaurants and sunshine. Arona suits families and gives easy access to the La Gomera ferry. The north, around Tacoronte, is greener and quieter, close to La Laguna and the vineyards.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
Tenerife is good all year. The south is warm through the winter, which makes October to April popular for winter sun, and summer suits families. Come in February if you want to see the Carnival in Santa Cruz.
Can I visit La Gomera from a villa on Tenerife?
Yes. Ferries run from Los Cristianos to San Sebastián de La Gomera and take around an hour, so a day trip to Garajonay National Park is easy to do.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Santa Cruz de Tenerife cost?
Across our 80+ villas in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, weekly rates typically range from £2,300 to £4,800, with the most affordable from around £1,800 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
Which airport should I fly to?
Tenerife South airport is the one for Costa Adeje, Arona and Amarilla Golf, usually around 15 to 30 minutes by car. Tenerife North airport, near La Laguna, is closer to the capital and the north coast. Our concierge can arrange transfers from either.
Are there villas in Santa Cruz de Tenerife for large groups?
Yes. Our Santa Cruz de Tenerife collection includes properties with up to 10 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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