Puerto de la Cruz

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Puerto de la Cruz featuring a pool, a sunset and a luxury hotel or resort
Plaza del Charco as well as a large group of people
Puerto de la Cruz featuring a coastal town, a luxury hotel or resort and a pool
Puerto de la Cruz showing outdoor eating and night scenes as well as a large group of people
Garden Beach featuring a coastal town and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

This charming town attracts luxury travellers with its colonial plazas, chic restaurants and stylish beaches. 

The oldest resort in the Canary Islands, Puerto de la Cruz exudes a quaint charm despite its popularity with tourists. See its elegant promenades, architect-designed beaches, lovely parks and gardens and traditional restaurants. Escape the party-oriented beaches in the south by visiting this lovely northern town.

Puerto de la Cruz was initially established as a port for the prosperous town of La Orotava. International merchants arrived in the 19th century and the town soon began to draw wealthy tourists with its pleasing sunny climate. Walk around the historic harbor area, where you’ll find colorful fishing boats and food stalls serving traditional Canarian dishes.

Busy Plaza del Charco is the ideal spot to begin exploring the city. A popular local gathering place for centuries, this pleasant square is lined with bars, cafés and restaurants. Stay for a while and you might catch an impromptu performance by some of the city’s many street musicians.

Lounge on the beautiful black sands of Garden Beach. Created by Canarian architect and designer César Manrique, this unique beach is bordered by a landscaped garden of cacti, tropical flowers and a small waterfall.

Head to Lago Martiánez water park. Another design by local artist César Manrique, this park consists of seven saltwater pools fed by ocean water. Bring the kids or escape to the quiet adults-only pool.

Visit spectacular Loro Parque, where more than 30,000 animals from around the world are housed in recreated natural habitats. The park has among the world’s largest collections of parrots, a special penguin enclosure and one of the largest underground aquariums.

Go to the Botanical Gardens and see more than 5,000 plants and trees from around the world. Look for the appropriately named drunken trees, which appear as though they could topple over at any moment.

September and October are some of the best times of year to visit Puerto de la Cruz, when crowds are minimal but temperatures are still warm. November through February is the rainy season.

Silken Saaj Maar- Adults Only

Silken Saaj Maar- Adults Only

4 out of 5
Paseo San Telmo 18, Puerto de la Cruz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €113 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€113
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions San Telmo Promenade and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
"The views from rooftop pool an d bar were fantastic the staff were great a special mention for carlos they all couldnt do enough for you"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Silken Saaj Maar- Adults Only
Atlantic Mirage Suites & SPA - Adults Only

Atlantic Mirage Suites & SPA - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Eucaliptus, 4, Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The price is €167 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
€167
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (304 reviews)
"Very clean."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Atlantic Mirage Suites & SPA - Adults Only
Hotel Best Semiramis

Hotel Best Semiramis

5 out of 5
C/ Leopoldo Cologan Zulueta, 12, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €119 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€119
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (669 reviews)
"Really like the location and the room is very big and the beds are massive. There are signs of aging around the property. The staff are excellent"

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Hotel Best Semiramis
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartamentos Casablanca

Apartamentos Casablanca

3 out of 5
Calzada de Martianez, 4, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sitio Litre Garden ...
9/10 Wonderful! (493 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at casablanca apartments. The rooms were big and the kitchen was very well equipped. Bins were emptied daily. The location was great for buses. The main disappointment though was the attitude of the reception staff when we asked for more toilet roll. They made us feel ashamed ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Apartamentos Casablanca
Apartamentos Be Smart Florida Plaza

Apartamentos Be Smart Florida Plaza

3 out of 5
Calle Puerto Viejo, 30, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7/10 Good! (357 reviews)
"Reception person very helpful and friendly, staff also friendly, all areas clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025

Apartamentos Be Smart Florida Plaza
GF Noelia

GF Noelia

3 out of 5
Avenida Hermanos Fernandez Perdigon, 9, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (180 reviews)
"Near sports hall and very noisy. Food could be improved. Very tatty condition of room. Staff lovely"

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025

GF Noelia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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