La Guancha is a tourist destination located in the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands (Spain). It is a place of great natural beauty, with cliffs, beaches and a promenade. La Guancha is also a place of great historical importance, as it was the site of the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, during which the Spanish defeated the British.