Tenerife
Canary Islands
Tenerife will be the final stop of the papal visit on 12 June. The Pope will visit the Las Raíces migrant reception centre and celebrate the closing Mass at the Port of Santa Cruz before returning to Rome.
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Main events
- ✝Visit to Las Raíces reception centre
- ✝Closing Mass at the Port of Santa Cruz
- ✝Farewell and return to Rome
Programme in Tenerife
Friday 12 June
Departure from Gran Canaria
Gando Air Base · Tenerife North
Visit to the migrants of Las Raíces centre
Las Raíces reception centre, La Laguna
Integration encounter in La Laguna
Plaza del Cristo, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Closing Holy Mass in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Farewell ceremony and return to Rome
Tenerife North-Los Rodeos Airport
Weather forecast
🌡️ Previsión meteorológica en Tenerife
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Map of events in Tenerife
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Practical information
How to get there
- ●Tenerife North (TFN) and Tenerife South (TFS) Airports
- ●Inter-island flights from Gran Canaria (30 min)
- ●Tram between Santa Cruz and La Laguna
- ●TITSA guaguas (buses)
Accommodation
Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Laguna are the best areas. Puerto de la Cruz is also an option with good connection.
Tips
- ●Frequent inter-island flights and ferry from Gran Canaria
- ●Tram connects Santa Cruz with La Laguna in 30 minutes
- ●The closing Mass at the port will be the final event — very emotional
- ●Last day: plan your return in advance
⚠️ Traffic closures
Heavy traffic is expected during the papal visit. Check the traffic closures by hour in your city.
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