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The most severe attack took place in 1599, during the Dutch Revolt. A Dutch fleet of 74 ships and 12,000 men, commanded by Pieter van der Does, attacked the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (the city had 3,500 of Gran Canaria's 8,545 inhabitants). The Dutch attacked the Castillo de la Luz, which guarded the harbor.
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Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, also Province of Santa Cruz is a province of Spain, consisting of the western part of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. It includes about half of the Atlantic archipelago: the islands of Tenerife, La Gomera, El Hierro, and La Palma. Its capital is the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (commonly known a...
Spanish civil registration records (government birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates) began in 1871.
Catholicism's roots extend deep into Spain's history. Parish and diocesan records created by the Catholic Church in Spain have long been considered some of the richest genealogical records in the w...
You do not have to be fluent in Spanish to read your documents. Genealogical records usually contain a limited vocabulary. Use this Spanish Genealogical Word List to translate the important points...
Jun 28, 2022 · 3. Playa Martianez. Martianez beach in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. Martianez beach is a black sand beach, located very close to the famous Lago Martianez. It's not as large as Playa Jardin and here you won't find sunbeds and umbrellas, so you'll have to bring your own beach chairs or something to sit on.
One of Tenerife's top resorts, Puerto de la Cruz is on the north coast of the island. Both Spanish and island traditions are evident in the former fishing village. Its Sardine Festival and annual Carnaval are two highlights of life on the island. Busy, narrow streets of the Old Town, packed with colonial architecture, make walking a safer bet ...
According to data provided by the Canary Islands Government and Cabildo de Tenerife the metropolitan area of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is composed of the municipalities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Cristobal de La Laguna, El Rosario and Tegueste with a population of 404,913 inhabitants in 2008 in the city's 322.13 km 2 (124.38 sq mi) area, giving a population density of 1,156.33/km 2 (2,994.9 ...
Puerto de la Cruz is a city and municipality in the northern part of the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It was formerly known by its English translation, "Port of the Cross", although now it is known by its Spanish name in all languages. Puerto de la Cruz is located on the northern coast, 4 km (2 mi) northwest of La Orotava and 30 ...
Jan 18, 2024 · Puerto de la Cruz. Puerto de la Cruz is a vibrant city and municipality located in the northern part of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands in Spain. While it was once known by its English translation, “Port of the Cross,” it is now universally referred to by its Spanish name in all languages. This picturesque coastal town is situated along ...
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