The vibe was great, people got emotional (of course) and there is plenty of sun

 We are heading down another 100m and through several venues of dreams and illusions.



First we shall go to the Estadio Helidiri Rodriquez Lopez, home of Club Deportivo Tenerife.  https://www.clubdeportivotenerife.es/entradas  The stadium is an almost 23,000 proper in  a city affair. They are currently in the third tier of Spanish football, having been relegated last season. As recent as 2009 they were, briefly, in the top tier.  I think Laurin sums it up nicely ‘If you are in town, pop by for a game; don’t expect world class football but take it as an enjoyable casual experience. We got tickets through the clubs website for the San Sebastián sector, where many local fans sat. Within the sector, you can sit wherever you want and you will always be close to the field. You can not enter other sectors. The vibe was great, people got emotional (of course) and there is plenty of sun. In the upper part it can get quite windy. Tickets usually cost between 15-40 Eur, depending on the match. There is a small cafeteria in every sector and you can get a coke for around 3 eur. Overall, everything is easy going, you can basically show up 5 min before the game starts. Have fun!




We turn north and cross the Barranco de Santos but before we do let us nip down to the Casa del Carnaval.   https://casacarnavalsantacruz.com/  The website is jolly.  It is what you expect, a museum about carnival and carnival costumes.  Jeff reckoned  ‘A fun little museum in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Entrance is free, all you do is give a name and country of residence (for statistics). It shows the history of the carnival and the very garnish costumes. So I definitely recommend!’ and why not.




We end by the Museo de las ilusiones Tenerife.   https://ilusionestenerife.es/ Again, you can’t fault them for misleading with the title.  Rina reckoned ‘Absolutely fantastic experience! The Museum of Illusions Tenerife is a must-visit if you're in the area. The exhibits are mind-blowing, interactive, and perfect for all ages. Everything is explained clearly in both English and Spanish, making it easy to understand and enjoy.


The team on-site is simply amazing—super friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist with explanations or taking great photos. They really make the visit even more enjoyable! Highly recommended!’




So we end the day,








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