Overview
Candelaria is a town in Spain.
About 24,000 people live here.
On the map it sits in Europe, in the northern hemisphere.
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN) is the closest airport, roughly 15 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Population | 24,319 |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
| Nearest airport | Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), 15 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Candelaria is
Candelaria sits in Spain, in the northern part of Europe.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife lies about 17 km to the north-east, La Laguna lies about 15 km to the north and Tacoronte lies about 14 km to the north.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), roughly 15 km away.
Alternative gateways include Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, 40 km); La Gomera Airport (GMZ, 90 km).
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Find flights to Candelaria →arrives TFN (14.6 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly subtropical (northern hemisphere): mild winters and hot summers.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Candelaria is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through TFN.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (17 km to the north-east); La Laguna (15 km to the north); Tacoronte (14 km to the north); Güimar (6 km to the south-west); Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (98 km to the east).
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Clocks run on Atlantic/Canary time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Candelaria
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Getting around Candelaria
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Candelaria?
- Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN) is the closest airport, about 15 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Candelaria?
- Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
- What is near Candelaria?
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one of the closest places, about 17 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Candelaria in?
- Candelaria is in Spain.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.