Discover Los Campitos through three distinct themes: the pilgrimage in honor of the Virgen del Carmen, historic routes and buildings, and views of Tenerife’s capital. You can choose what to focus on based on what you want to shape your stay: festive traditions, heritage or landscape. If you are traveling in July, the annual festival calendar is especially relevant; routes, historic buildings and viewpoints offer other themes to consider when choosing your destination.
Pilgrimage and local heritage
The Romería de Los Campitos is one of the long-standing and popular celebrations in the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It takes place every year in honor of the Virgen del Carmen; the main festivities in the area are held in July. Thousands of people gather for the pilgrimage, which celebrates local traditions. As the dates change from year to year, check the specific festival dates if you are planning your stay around the celebration.
During the 2023 patron saint festivities, a procession carried the image of the Virgen del Carmen from the parish buildings to the dam wall and then back along the TF-111. The route and proceedings may vary from one edition to another. The Ermita de la Santa Cruz Verde is among the area’s architectural heritage; it was built in a traditional style between 1880 and 1882. The Era Los Campitos 2 preserves its original stone-paved floor. Alongside the annual festive tradition, historic buildings and a preserved flooring detail therefore offer distinct cultural themes.
Historic routes in Los Campitos
The Camino de Los Campos is one of Los Campitos’ protected ethnographic features and is considered one of the island’s most important historic routes. It is 1.56 kilometers long. Another route, the Camino de Las Lecheras, passes through the area. It was the main route used by women who sold milk, walking from La Laguna to Santa Cruz to sell their products. Its historic use also makes this route a distinct topic alongside local festivities.
On the slope of Las Mesas mountain, sections of the Camino de Las Lecheras still have their stone paving. The route offers unusual panoramic views of the capital; visibility may vary depending on conditions. Historic use and preserved sections of the route are therefore as much a part of the local landscape as the views. Those interested in cultural routes will find two distinct points of interest here: the Camino de Los Campos, listed as a protected ethnographic feature, and the Camino de Las Lecheras, historically used by women who sold milk.
Views and landscape
The Mirador de Los Campitos offers views of Tenerife’s capital, the peaks of Anaga, the northern port and Cabo Llanos. On a clear day, the view may extend as far as Malpaís de Güímar. The viewpoint is on the TF-111 at kilometer marker 2+000 and has parking; as facilities may change, it is advisable to check the parking situation on site.
Parque Las Mesas is also one of the defining landscape features of Los Campitos. It is the largest public park in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and covers 405,700 square meters. The park is near the town center and is a large recreational area with a forestry focus. It is open to residents of the entire municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. For reference, Parque Las Mesas is on the road to Los Campitos (TF-111), beyond the Ifara and Los Campitos neighborhoods and next to the technical facilities of Radio Nacional de España.
Plan your stay
Festive traditions, historic routes and views appeal to different interests. If you are traveling for the pilgrimage, check the changing date against your plans. When looking for a hotel in Los Campitos, you can then decide whether the celebration, the history of the routes or the views of the capital will be the deciding factor for your stay.
Discover more destinations: Puerto Naos, Todoque, Jedey, La Condesa
Back to the main travel overview: Los Llanos De Aridane.
