SO/PHI science and team meetings

Local information

The SO/PHI science and team meetings will be held in San Cristóbal de La Laguna (commonly known as La Laguna). La Laguna is a city in the northern part of the island of Tenerife. The city, with a population of 150,000 inhabitants, is the third-most populous city of the seven Canary Islands and the second-most populous city of the island of Tenerife. La Laguna historical centre was declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1999. La Laguna has a beautiful pedestrian historical centre with numerous new shops, cafeterias, and restaurants that bring life to the city's streets.

It is the home of the University of La Laguna, with more than 30,000 students (not included in the population figures of the city). La Laguna is considered to be the cultural capital of the Canary Islands. The city is also known as "Aguere," a toponym that refers to the original name given by the Guanches (the original inhabitants of Tenerife before the Spanish colonization) to this place, which translates as "lagoon" and thus the current name of the city (La Laguna i.e., "The Lagoon").

Weather and climate

Weather in Tenerife in December is still pleasant. Although the climate is generally mild, please make sure to bring some warm clothing and an umbrella as cool evenings and rain are quite possible at this time of the year.

The weather in San Cristobal de La Laguna is expected to be mild with temperatures in the range 17º to 20ºC during the day. The afternoons and evenings can be colder, more humid, and sometimes even rainy.

Cafés, Breakfast & Dinner recomendations in La Laguna

Dinner

Guaydil : Modern Canarian cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients. (€€)
Tasca Los Patos : Traditional Canarian tapas in a casual atmosphere. (€)
El Jinete sin Cabeza : Mediterranean and Spanish dishes with a healthy approach. (€€)
La Hormiga : A popular spot for traditional Canarian food. (€)
Bejeque : Offers a mix of modern and traditional Canarian dishes, including meat and fish. (€€)
Tasca Faracho : Known for its creative Canarian cuisine and excellent wine selection. (€€€)
Cámbate : A fine dining experience with a focus on high-quality, local ingredients. (€€€)
El patio de la camelia : Features a variety of tapas and Canarian dishes in a charming courtyard setting. (€€)
LAGULA : Known for its traditional Canarian home-style cooking with generous portions. (€)
El Huerto : A cozy restaurant with Canarian and Mediterranean fusion dishes. (€€)