La Matanza de Acentejo

City in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Overview

La Matanza de Acentejo is a picturesque town in northern Tenerife, famed for its vineyards, coastal views, and tranquil rural ambience. Visitors can enjoy authentic Canarian culture, scenic walks, and easy access to the island's natural beauty while avoiding the crowds of larger cities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Population
9,160
Time Zone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.45°, -16.46°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,736
Local Cost
$993
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
70
English
40
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
329 Mbps
Upload
242 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
6
Parks
8
Transport
34
Walk Score
34
Footways
68.0
Airport
TFN
Distance
12 km

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 19 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 85/100.