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Tourist Information<\/h3>\n

City highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> \u2013\u202fSan Crist\u00f3bal de La Laguna is famed for its perfectly preserved 16th\u2011century street grid and colourful Canarian mansions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Mild Atlantic climate<\/strong> \u2013\u202faverage daytime temperature in January is\u202f~18\u202f\u00b0C (64\u202f\u00b0F); evenings can drop to 12\u202f\u00b0C (54\u202f\u00b0F), so pack a light jacket.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Currency<\/strong>\u202f:\u202fEuro\u202f(\u20ac). ATMs are plentiful; most shops accept credit cards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Language<\/strong>\u202f:\u202fSpanish; English is widely understood in hotels, museums and transport hubs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Time zone<\/strong>\u202f:\u202fGMT\u202f+0\u202fin winter (one\u202fhour behind mainland Spain).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Plugs<\/strong>\u202f:\u202fType\u202fC \/ F (230\u202fV, 50\u202fHz).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Emergency numbers<\/strong>\u202f:\u202f112 (all services), 091 (police), 061 (medical).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Tourist Office<\/strong>\u202f:\u202fPlaza del Adelantado, daily\u202f09:30\u201317:00.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Travelling to San\u202fCrist\u00f3bal\u202fde\u202fLa\u202fLaguna<\/h3>\n
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    Fly to Tenerife<\/strong><\/td>\nTenerife North Airport\u202f(TFN)<\/strong> \u2013\u202f5\u202fkm from La\u202fLaguna, served by Iberia, Vueling, Binter, CanaryFly and Ryanair with daily connections from Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, mainland Europe and other Canary Islands.
    Tenerife South Airport\u202f(TFS)<\/strong> \u2013\u202f60\u202fkm away; long\u2011haul and most low\u2011cost international flights. Hourly buses connect TFS to La\u202fLaguna (\u2248\u202f80\u202fmin).<\/td>\n    		 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Airport \u2192 City<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

    Bus\u202flines\u202f20, TFN-La Laguna-TFN<\/strong><\/a> \u2013\u202f10 min (from LA LAGUNA), \u20ac1.45.<\/p>\n

    Bus\u202flines\u202f10, TFS-Santa Cruz-T<\/strong>FS<\/b><\/a> \u2013\u202f60 min , \u20ac9,35. Bus lines 015 Santa Cruz-La Laguna <\/a>15 min, <\/b>\u20ac1.45.<\/span>
    Taxi<\/strong> \u2013\u202fTFN-La Laguna 10\u202fmin, \u2248\u202f\u20ac15.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Inter\u2011island ferries<\/strong><\/td>\nFred.Olsen & Naviera\u202fArmas run daily ferries from Gran Canaria to Santa\u202fCruz de Tenerife harbour; tram\/bus to La\u202fLaguna in 30\u202fmin.<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Visas & entry<\/strong><\/td>\nSpain is in the Schengen Area<\/strong>. EU\/EEA and many passport holders enter visa\u2011free; others may need a short\u2011stay visa. Check with your nearest Spanish Consulate early.<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Local transport<\/strong><\/td>\nA single tram ticket within the metropolitan area costs \u20ac1.35; a rechargeable TEN+<\/strong> card lowers fares. Buses (TITSA) cover the entire island.<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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    Tip:<\/strong> January is high season; book flights early and keep boarding passes for discounted TITSA bus fares.<\/p>\n

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    Accommodation<\/h3>\n
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    4\u2011Star Hotels<\/strong><\/td>\nLa\u202fLaguna\u202fGran\u202fHotel<\/strong> \u2013\u202frestored 18th\u2011century mansion, rooftop pool & gym.
    Nivaria Hotel & Spa<\/strong> \u2013\u202fclassic Canarian courtyard, on\u2011site restaurant.<\/td>\n    		10 \u202fmin<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Boutique \/ 3\u2011Star<\/strong><\/td>\nHotel\u202fAguere<\/strong> \u2013\u202fheritage building on main pedestrian street.
    MC\u202fSan\u202fAgust\u00edn<\/strong> \u2013\u202fsuites with kitchenettes.<\/td>\n    		10 min<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Budget & Student<\/strong><\/td>\nLagarto\u202fHostel<\/strong>, La\u202fLaguna\u202fBackpackers<\/strong> \u2013\u202fshared dorms & private rooms.<\/td>\n10\u201315\u202fmin<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Alternative options<\/strong><\/td>\nNumerous Airbnb apartments in the old town.
    Business hotels in Santa\u202fCruz<\/strong> (20\u202fmin by tram).<\/td>\n    		20\u201330\u202fmin (tram)<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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