San Cristóbal de La Laguna, or La Laguna for short, is a municipality in the northern edge of Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa. La Laguna is Spanish for The Lagoon. La Laguna's economy is mainly commercial in nature, with agricultural areas occupying the north eastern part of the city. The city was founded some time between 1496 and 1497 by Alonso Fernandez de Lugo. It served as Tenerife’s capital for a time, until the capital was moved to Santa Cruz de Tenerife in 1723. La
Many tourists flock to this city because it has it all. It has the beautiful beaches, the gorgeous weather, the architecture, culture and much much more. There is something for all age groups and to suit all tastes so you should never find yourself bored. The beaches here are full of fine sand and crystal blue sea, which makes it a dream come true when all that is combined with the blazing sun. It is no wonder that it is such a popular holiday destination.