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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Candelaria is home to ten cafés, and quite a few of them look out directly onto the Atlantic. The Dulcería El Rayo Candelaria has 1,851 reviews, more than any other venue in the town. The Churrería y Chocolatería El Guanche has a rating of 4.5 stars from 593 reviews. If you visit the 10 best cafés in Candelaria, you’ll find yourself sitting in front of the Basilica of the Virgen de la Candelaria one moment and on Avenida Marítima the next. At Ducí, homemade ice cream is paired with Canary Islands pastries. ‚Hombre… Qué heladería!‘ tops the ratings with 5.0 stars.
Cafés in Candelaria: Prices, opening times, tips
The venues are all close together. The Cafetería Open Rambla is at Rambla de los Menceyes 14, whilst Café Market Garoé is at TF-28 94. Ducí is at Av. Maritima 33, right by the waterfront. A little further afield, in Igueste de Candelaria, the Bar Agrícola at Lugar El Fuerte 25 serves coffee. The town’s 34 restaurants are clustered around the same central area, but the cafés open earlier when pilgrims set off to visit the town’s patron saint. Eclectico Café C B and Yaracuy round off the selection around the Plaza.
Tips for your visit
Tables are clustered in front of the basilica. Eclectico Café C B boasts 4.3 stars from 548 reviews here, whilst pilgrims make their way across the square to the bronze statues of the nine Guanche kings. Cortado and barraquito are on offer at the counters, accompanied by churros from the chocolate parlour El Guanche. The salty Atlantic air mingles with the aroma of freshly ground coffee.
In the alleyways away from the forecourt, things are quieter. El dulce rincon has 57 reviews, keeping it on a manageable scale. Candelaria officially has just two bars; one of them serves coffee alongside wine. Ducí on Av. Maritima specialises in homemade ice cream and Canarian almond biscuits behind the bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best way to get to the cafés in Candelaria?
Candelaria is situated on the east coast of Tenerife and is easily accessible via the TF-1 motorway. The ten cafés are clustered around the basilica and the Plaza de los Reyes Guanches, so the route from the town centre is on foot. The Cafetería Open Rambla is on the Rambla de los Menceyes, whilst Café Market Garoé is right on the TF-28. Buses run between Candelaria and Santa Cruz.
Are there any cafés in Candelaria with outdoor terraces or sea views?
Several of the ten cafés have outdoor terraces, as the town lies right on the Atlantic coast. Ducí is situated at Av. Maritima 33, right by the water’s edge. Cafés on the square in front of the basilica overlook the sea or the bronze statues of the nine Guanche kings.
Which cafés in Candelaria are also frequented by locals?
Locals prefer the cafés away from the basilica, in the residential area. The Bar Agrícola at Lugar El Fuerte 25 in Igueste de Candelaria is a long way from the forecourt. Around the square and along the promenade, pilgrims, day-trippers and locals mingle, particularly outside the main pilgrimage periods around 14 and 15 August.
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