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Park · Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
García Sanabria Park
Urban park from 1926 in the center of Santa Cruz, with tropical and Canarian plants, fountains, a flower clock and sculptures from an open‑air international exhibition of 1973.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About García Sanabria Park
Parque García Sanabria is Santa Cruz’s main park, opened in 1926 and named after the mayor Santiago García Sanabria, who conceived it. It covers about 6 hectares in the city centre, between the ramblas, and was designed as an urban botanical garden.
There are trees and plants from the Canary Islands, the Americas and Africa, such as dragon trees, palms, giant fig trees and bougainvillea, arranged along promenades, flowerbeds and small ponds. The central fountain, from 1927, features a nude woman sculpture by Francisco Borges Salas.
At the entrance stands the flower clock, a gift from Switzerland, planted with species that change with the seasons. Scattered through the park are sculptures from the I Exposición Internacional de Escultura en la Calle (1973), with works by artists such as Joan Miró, Henry Moore and Óscar Domínguez, which continue along the surrounding ramblas.
The park hosts flower fairs and events throughout the year.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, when there is more shade and a pleasant temperature. In May it usually hosts a flower fair.
How to get there
It lies between the Rambla de Santa Cruz and Calle Méndez Núñez, about a 15‑minute walk from Plaza de España. The tram stops nearby.
Tip
Continue along the Rambla de Santa Cruz after the park to see more sculptures from the 1973 exhibition. Look for Miró’s work near the park.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about García Sanabria Park
What is the floral clock?
A clock made of plants at the park entrance, a gift from Switzerland.
Are there famous sculptures in the park?
Yes — from the 1973 international sculpture exhibition, with works by artists such as Miró and Henry Moore, located in the park and along the ramblas.
Do you have to pay to enter the park?
No. It’s a public park with opening and closing hours.