Look for a tall, peach-colored building with lots of glassy balconies rising high above the palm trees on Tres de Mayo Avenue-trust me, it’s hard to miss!
Here you are, standing in front of “El Rascacielos”-Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s first real flirtation with the clouds! Back in the 1970s, the city felt a little daring, thinking, “Why not reach for the sky?” Architect Carmelo Rodríguez Borrella answered the call, and in 1974, this 85-meter, 24-story giant opened its doors. Picture the city reels of that era: bell-bottoms, groovy glasses, and from street level, this towering building must have looked absolutely mind-blowing. For years, it was the king of the skyline, casting shade and perhaps a little envy over every other structure around. And just imagine the parties on May 3rd, the opening day-bet folks couldn’t stop looking up, wondering if the clouds might stop by for a visit! Though it’s no longer the city’s tallest (some newcomers eventually stole its crown), “El Rascacielos” remains a beloved, slightly retro superstar-a gentle giant with many stories, not just floors.
