Estatuas De Los Menceyes
Monument Group of statues commemorating indigenous Guanche kings
Public bronze statues representing Guanche menceyes (pre‑Spanish rulers) in the Canary Islands; visitors interested in indigenous history and local townscapes stop for photos and context.
The Estatuas De Los Menceyes are a group of modern commemorative sculptures in the town of Candelaria on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. They represent the island’s pre-Hispanic rulers and are a visible civic monument in the town centre.
The principal element is a row of nine statues displayed in the town’s main plaza, positioned close to the waterfront and to the religious complex. The sculptures are interpreted as a collective installation that commemorates the Guanche menceyes and are frequently photographed alongside the nearby church.
The figures depict the nine menceyes, the indigenous Guanche kings who ruled Tenerife before the Castilian conquest in the 15th century. The statues are modern monuments erected to recognise and visualise that pre-Hispanic history for residents and visitors.
The installation sits in the Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias beside the Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria in the municipality of Candelaria on Tenerife’s east coast, immediately inland from the sea.
- Setting: Located in the main town plaza beside the town basilica, forming a visible group interpreted together by visitors.
- Number of statues: Comprises nine figures that represent the pre-Hispanic Guanche rulers of Tenerife.
How to Get to Estatuas De Los Menceyes #
Monuments to the menceyes are sited in various towns across Tenerife and the Canary Islands. Reach them via Tenerife’s road network from Santa Cruz or other major towns; public buses and car hire are common transit methods.
Best Time to Visit Estatuas De Los Menceyes #
Any time of year is generally pleasant due to the Canary Islands' stable climate.
Weather & Climate near Estatuas De Los Menceyes #
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 30°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with 49 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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