Puente Serrador (General Serrador Bridge), Santa Cruz de Tenerife

General Serrador Bridge is a mid-20th century arch bridge spanning the Santos Ravine. Designed by architect José Blasco Robles and constructed by Entrecanales y Távora between 1942 and its inauguration in 1943, the bridge was built to connect the expanding city center with newer neighborhoods across the ravine. It honors Captain General Ricardo Serrador Santés, who commissioned the work shortly before his death.

Architecturally, the bridge stands as a refined example of mid-century civic engineering. It spans 13 meters in width and features a sweeping central arch 30 meters long. The structure is characterized by light granite columns, minimalist concrete railings, and stylish period lamp posts. At either end of the bridge, bronze lion statues, replicas commemorating General Serrador’s past military achievements, mark its entrances.

Wander underneath its arch to discover vibrant graffiti murals, and climb the staircases for refreshing views over the ravine’s dry riverbed. Golden-hour light makes the bridge especially photogenic.