Casino of Tenerife Building, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The Casino of Tenerife stands as a symbol of the city’s social and architectural heritage. Designed by Miguel Martín Fernández de la Torre and completed in 1935, the building originally served as the headquarters for the Real Casino of Tenerife, a private society dedicated to cultural and recreational life.

The building’s neoclassical design is evident in its tall pilasters, decorative cornices, and symmetrical façades. Its most iconic feature, a main tower rising from the corner, complements the rationalist principles that shaped its 1930s construction.

Inside, the casino’s grand entrance hall leads to marble staircases and elegant reception rooms, where visitors are greeted by murals and artworks from celebrated Canary Island artists Néstor Martín Fernández de la Torre and José Aguiar. The two upper levels, lined with glazed walls and open terraces, offer L-shaped outdoor areas and panoramic views of the city.

Still operating as a private club, the Casino of Tenerife continues to host an array of events, from concerts and art exhibitions to quiet moments in its library and café.