Port of Los Cristianos facts for kids
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| Location | Spain |
| Coordinates | 28°2′55.00″N 16°43′9.01″W / 28.0486111°N 16.7191694°W |
The Port of Los Cristianos is a very busy port on the Atlantic Ocean. It is located in the town of Los Cristianos, which is part of the Arona area on the island of Tenerife. Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands in Spain. This important port is managed by the Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
What is the Port of Los Cristianos?
The Port of Los Cristianos is a major hub for people and vehicles traveling between the Canary Islands. It is known for having the most passenger and vehicle traffic in all of the Canary Islands. For example, in 2007, over 1.8 million passengers and nearly 240,000 vehicles passed through this port.
Why is it so important?
This port is very important because it connects Tenerife with other nearby islands. It is the busiest port in Spain for passenger traffic. Many people use it to travel to:
- San Sebastián de La Gomera (on the island of La Gomera)
- La Estaca (on the island of El Hierro)
- Santa Cruz de La Palma (on the island of La Palma)
These connections make it easy for people to explore the different islands of the Canary Islands.
See also
In Spanish: Puerto de Los Cristianos para niños
