La Guancha
City in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Overview
La Guancha is a charming small town in the northern part of Tenerife, known for its traditional Canarian character, verdant landscapes, and proximity to the island's hiking trails. With a relaxed vibe and welcoming community, visitors can enjoy authentic local life away from crowded tourist spots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Population
5,593
Time Zone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.47°, -16.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,550
Local Cost
$900
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
55
English
28
Temperature
19.7°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
17.6°C
Record High
29.7°C
Record Low
12.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
220 mm
Internet Speed
226 Mbps
Upload
168 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
127
Coworking
0
Cafes
26
Nightlife
40
Parks
61
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
431.0
Airport
TFN
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 61/100.