"The most popular resort on the north coast of Tenerife is Puerto de la Cruz. Just 35km from Santa Cruz, this picturesque town is full of attractions popular with the Spanish and visitors alike. Beyond it are yet more. Loro Parque is famous for its parrots and dolphin performances and the 18th century Jardin de Aclimatacion, between Puerto de la Cruz and Orotava, houses a variety of plants from all over the world. Then there is the long and winding uphill journey to the island's biggest attraction, Mount Teide, with its snow-capped peak and lunar landscape."
The old town of Puerto de la Cruz, centred around the small fishing port, remains remarkably unchanged. Old houses in the traditional Canarian style and the fishermen landing their catches give Puerto de la Cruz a charming atmosphere. The rocky coast with its three small black sand beaches is also the home of the newly refurbished Lido Martinez. The Loro Parque is a man-made nature paradise in Puerto de la Cruz. It houses a shark tunnel and is home to the largest collection of parrots in the world. Additionally, it hosts dolphin, parrot and sea-lion shows plus the latest exhibition, Planet Penguin, with over 200 Antarctic and tropical penguins. The variety of attractions on offer is quite spectacular and enough to keep young and old entertained all day. On arrival, the visitor is met with a beautiful Thai village set on a lake. Inside you can admire the jungle-like gorilla enclosure and Orchid House, plus lots more!
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Puerto De La Cruz hotels and apartments
Our hotels and apartments in Puerto De La Cruz include Casablanca Apartments, Hotel Botanico, Hotel Catalonia Las Vegas, Hotel Dania Park/magec, Hotel El Tope, Hotel Florida, Hotel H10 Tenerife Playa, Hotel Monopol, Hotel Puerto Palace, Hotel Riu Garoe and Hotel Sol Puerto De La Cruz.
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Beaches
The resort lies on a rocky coast with three small beaches of black sand, including the pretty Playa Jardin which has a tropical backdrop of palms and cacti, a restaurant, playground and bandstand.
Eating out
You'll find plenty of restaurants, especially in the small streets leading off the Avenida de Colon. Try local specialities such as 'cocido canario', a robust beef stew, or sample fresh goats cheese from the spa town of Vilaflor.
Nightlife
Puerto de la Cruz boasts a lively nightlife with plenty of bars to choose from for your evening entertainment. For something a little more glamorous, you can dress up for a night at the beautifully situated Casino Taoro, one of Europe's most luxurious casinos.
Shopping
Experience the lively and varied shopping on offer along the Avenida de Colon or why not explore the more sophisticated shops in Santa Cruz? There is also a Sunday morning flea market to be found in Santa Cruz and many duty-free shops for those of you wanting to bag a bargain.
Local information
The Loro Parque is a man-made nature paradise in Puerto de la Cruz. It houses a shark tunnel and is home to the largest collection of parrots in the world in addition to hosting dolphin, parrot and sea-lion shows plus the latest exhibition, Planet Penguin, with over 200 Antarctic and tropical penguins. The variety of attractions on offer is quite spectacular and enough to keep young and old entertained all day. On arrival, the visitor is met with a beautiful Thai village set on a lake. Inside you can admire the jungle-like gorilla enclosure and Orchid House, plus lots more! Alternatively, explore the spectacular volcanic landscapes of the Parque Nacional del Teide and the peak of Mount Teide itself - a cable car takes you almost to the top in just eight minutes.
Location
35km west of Santa Cruz
Transfer time
1 hour 45 minutes
Recommended
Luxury
