The "Adán Martín" auditorium in Tenerife was designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava . It is located on the avenue of the Constitution of the capital of the Canary Islands , Santa Cruz de Tenerife overlooking the Atlantic Ocean , in the southern part of the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife .The main hall or Symphony, is crowned by a dome: it has 1616 seats arranged in an amphitheater and a stage with an opening of 16.5 meters and a depth of 14 meters.The hall of the chamber, with 422 seats, reproduces the Symphony Hall on a smaller scale. In 1987 , the projects of architects Antonio Fernández Alba, Vicente Saavedra and Javier Díaz Llanos were presented , where the previous project was abandoned due to a conceptual change in the type of building. In 1989 contacts began with Santiago Calatrava Valls, who later became the definitive architect.

The Auditorium is a building with two concert halls located in the southern part of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The building was designed by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and its shape is supposed to resemble the human eye, including the eyebrows. Construction began in 1997 and it was opened in 2003. Free parking is available nearby in the large car park. The building has a café with refreshments in the entrance, and it is also possible to have a bite to eat. Toilets are freely accessible from the main lobby and are free of charge. There is also a box office for purchasing tickets for the performance. Guided tours of the building in English or Spanish can also be purchased. The tour lasts about 40 minutes and the price is 5 euros per person. The tour is to the two concert halls, corridors and terraces, which are normally inaccessible to the public.

Beautiful modern opera house / symphony hall in style similar to Sydney. Look on the rocks nearby for many paintings of famous musicians of all genres. Need to buy tickets for shows but worth visiting just to view anyway

It was close when I got there, yet the building is still amazing. Very nice view. I really loved the touch with famous singers/composers drawn on the stones, right next to the see

Beautiful piece Santagio Calatrava. Close on, external finishes look like they need refreshing but overall form is still impressive. It is worth viewing the architecture from all angles as the form engages you differently from all angles. Most importantly, do not miss seeing the inside of the building which would take your breath away even more. Due to corona, it might be hard to get into space (i had to sneak in from a back of house door and snap some quick photos before they told me it was closed). But do at least climb up the public access stairs to take in the views of the expanse of the ocean from the cantilevering concrete roofs soaring above you - you will not regret it!

A great addition to the islands. Forget about the budget - it happened to the Hamburg as well - and enjoy the seafront views from the cafeteria, if not the programme. Looking forward to the rest of the redevelopment around the bus station.

Stunning building built by the great architect Santiago Calatrava. Like Calatrava's other designs this building is big, bold and beautiful and stands out. The cafe-restaurant in the Adán Martín is a must visit and I greatly recommend the Barraquito coffee

probably that is one of two spots that i liked in Santa Cruz during this post covid visit (a lot of things are just closed or not working). It is looking like touristic spot, and good place for making photos. Pictures on the stones was great idea, looking fun when you are trying to find your favorites :)

We had an afternoon tour with Jonathan which was excellent. Jonathan kindly spoke in Spanish and English as he took us around both auditoriums for 45 minutes telling us some incredible facts. I would highly recommend taking the tour then grabbing a drink/lunch at the very affordable bar cafe.

Love this piece of Art; meeting place for artists,music and creativity!!!…Next to the Sea,perfect spot for a morning/afternoon stroll or have a coffee!!!

One of the most beautiful buildings in Santa Cruz Very nice spot to just hang out and watch the Atlantic Ocean More on my YouTube channel Lex Universe

Beautiful piece of architecture right by the sea. The cantilevering wave provides magnificent display of engineering possibilities with simple materials presented in contemporary fashion in an urban environment. The facade and atrium itself is a blend between modern and local (Canarian/Spanish) style with tile pieces, woodwork and concrete. Signature piece for Santa Cruz de Tenerife complimented with artwork on the rocks, featuring many of world's most significant musicians, singers and composers. A must see for leisure strollers as well as professional architects, engineers looking for inspiration or pilgrimage to this great piece of work!!!

Very nice building in santa cruz we have buy ticket for 5 euro and have nice one hour long walking tour inside. The guide tel us everything about the building and schow us all rooms inside was very nice.😊 we can just recomended

Went there 3 times in a week. Each concert was fantastic. Great atmosphere. You could have drinks and food which looked good however I had already had food at my hotel. Drinks were €3 per glass which is a great price. I recommend buying tickets in advance but there was space for you to turn up and buy then and there unfortunately as the performances were fantastic.

A very intriguing architectural creation. This building caught my attention not only with its shape but also with a large portion of its surface covered in white mosaic. I was also fascinated by another curiosity nearby. On the rocks serving as breakwaters, portraits of famous musical personalities are drawn.

Stunning architecture but totally not ergonomic. Different levels are not accessible from inside the building. No public lifts available. One has to go out and walk down and up stairs to find another entrance, which may be quite unpleasant in bad weather and if one has mobility issues.

Auditorio de Tenerife is an impressive building gracing the otherwise not a very beautiful architecturally city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is designed by the same architect who built a similar complex in Valencia - Santiago Calatrava. Hence many similarities, from being very impressive visually but not very practical inside. Obviously the edifice is stunning, with the glorious position on the sea shore. However there is no elevator from the parking underneath to the entrance floor. There are great distances to walk which is somewhat inconvenient for the rushed atmosphere of the concert hall. Bathroom is only one, so then huge lines. Why in a modern building? The design clearly has preference for the looks. Inside the acoustics is good. But again further rows are too far from the stage, with the traditional circular design of a theater being abandoned for the movie theater concept which is not appropriate for the classical music. Parking in the underneath garage is plentiful and inexpensive. The buffet is adequate. The concert programme in 2024 is great but that is not really a building's feat. Overall definitely a place to see and certainly to attend a concert. The atmosphere is very civil, the public is nice and respectful of music.

Really nice place to visit. Quite huge and a beautiful view on the sea. Drinks are available and some times, a show is made.

This is the capital city and I would say the main attraction. Definitely stop by and take some great photos on a great day!!

It’s a shame it’s not open to public, at least it wasn’t when I came to view. I’m assuming you can only see the place inside if you go see a show. It’s an interesting building but it’s rather underwhelming viewing it on the outside.

Gorgeous Tenerife! Don't forget your sunscreen for all your strolls and explorations! Enjoy it to the M@X!

Lovely design. Reminded me of the Sydney opera! Walk by the sea at the back of it and you'll see paintings of famous musicians on the rocks.

The Auditorio de Tenerife is one of the most famous and recognizable buildings in Spain, a symbol of the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and one of the main attractions of the Canary Islands. The opera is considered one of the most significant works of modern architecture. Built in 2003. Artwork by Santiago Calatrava. The idea of ​​a "building - performance" in the capital of Tenerife originated in the 1970s. In the 1990s, the idea was embodied in a project that began to be implemented in the old industrial area of ​​​​Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The grandiose construction, the erection of unusual structures looked charming. For example, the roof alone reaches a length of 100 meters and weighs 350 tons. At that time, each time entering the capital, the first thing that many paid attention to was the figures of workers climbing the sloping peak like small bees.

Modern architecture with cafeteria inside and great ocean view.

Bit like Sydney opera house to look at very Impressive building well worth a look if you are nearby nice cafe Inside with nice views

Modern auditorium building. Unfortunately, it was closed when we visited.

Great modern concert venue. We were on holiday in Tenerife and have been here twice (2 concertos). If you're ever in town, book a ticket.

Great inside with fantastic acoustics and gorgeous design. Outside it's kind of a maintenance nightmare. Could be one the first modern ruins of our lifetime.

An iconic and beautiful structure designed by Santiago Calatrava. It was by chance that I came to see another structure designed by him. The first one, was the Oculus structure in New York. I am a big fan of his designs and I would like to see some more of his projects as I continue my travels to Europe.

Very interesting! We've only seen it from outside, bet on the inside is just as nice.

Concrete brutality at its purest. For people who like the style its a must see. I personally prefer well-done proportions not only in measures but also in materials, textures and colors. The Manrique art close by looks nice, though.

It was absolutely amazing! Spectacular venue, very interesting design, acoustic! I had great evening- thank you

We were just outside. The stairs are closed and you are not allowed to go up. The building is quite "grey" and would need a wash up. Nothing much to see.

Lovely architecture and great acoustic. I went for the Orchestra Sinfonica de Tenerife and it was just an amazing experience.

Modern auditorium building, small scale Sydney opera house, unfortunately closed when we visited. Still worth a visit to the area, close to rocky shores and a basilica.

Nice building that fits in well with its surroundings. It is somewhat similar in character to the Syndey Opera House. The space next to it is also worth walking around.