Nelson heroics marked in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz's defensive heroics in 1797 are commemorated today in the city with a re-enactment of the battle between local militia and the English ships under the command of Lord Nelson, who lost an arm in the confrontation 211 years ago.

Tenerife Adeje House/Chalet to sell Los Olivos - Adeje Los Olivos / Adeje - Independent Villa, aprox. 207m2 living area on 300m2, enclosed property, 3 bedrooms, ... more details Santa Cruz - 25.07.2008 - A representation created by Tenerife film director Santiago Ríos to mark the occasion will be staged at 12.00 near the small castle beside the Auditorium. An English ship will fire on the castle and the attack will be repelled by local soldiers. Tomorrow sees a re-enactment of a land skirmish between the two sides in streets in the centre of Santa Cruz. July 25 is a holiday in the Tenerife capital.

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