Castle of San Andrés Monument
Coastal fortress guarding island approaches in Canaries
A small coastal fort on Tenerife's Atlantic shore, the Castle of San Andrés guarded approaches to Santa Cruz and now marks a seaside village with beaches and local seafood restaurants.
Castle of San Andrés at a Glance#
How to Get to Castle of San Andrés#
Accessible from Santa Cruz de Tenerife by road on the TF-11 toward San Andrés; the castle sits at the coastal edge of the town of San Andrés. Local buses run from Santa Cruz; driving time is roughly 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Castle of San Andrés#
- Check current opening status and tide conditions before visiting - access and interpretive services vary seasonally.
- Combine a visit with a walk along the Castillo de San Andrés promenade for sea views and local seafood stalls.
- Carry some cash; small vendors on the promenade may not accept cards.
Best Time to Visit Castle of San Andrés#
Warm months from late spring through summer are best for visiting the Castle of San Andrés, when sea conditions are gentler and visitor services are more likely to be open.
Weather & Climate near Castle of San Andrés#
Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 14° - 19° | 16° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.4h |
| February | Very Good | 14° - 19° | 17° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.1h |
| March | Very Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 15° - 20° | 18° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 5.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.7h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 22° | 19° | 5 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.4h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 24° | 20° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.8h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 26° | 22° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 6.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.6h |
| August | Ideal | 20° - 26° | 23° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 6.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.0h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 26° | 23° | 8 mm | some cloud | 79% | 4.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 19° - 24° | 21° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.4h |
| November | Excellent | 17° - 22° | 20° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.6h |
| December | Very Good | 15° - 20° | 18° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
