Puerto de la Cruz

Travel Guide
Plaza del Charco as well as a large group of people
This charming town attracts luxury travelers 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.

Hotel Best Semiramis
Hotel Best Semiramis
5 out of 5
C/ Leopoldo Cologan Zulueta, 12, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
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The price is €84 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
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23 Apr - 24 Apr
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! (563 reviews)
Great Value for Money
"Great value for money stay with exceptional food quality and variety"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

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Precise Resort Tenerife
Precise Resort Tenerife
4 out of 5
El Burgado, 1, Los Realejos, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (246 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, could do with a bit of updating but the pool and garden areas were immaculate and the rooms were spacious and comfortable."

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2024

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Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe
Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe
4 out of 5
Avenida de Colon , 22, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (242 reviews)
"Nice hotel with a great sea view, close to Puerto De La Cruz historical center, nice staff, good food. Good place to relax. A few more deckchairs by the pool and a few more parking spaces would be welcome"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2023

Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe
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GF NOELIA
GF NOELIA
3 out of 5
Avenida Hermanos Fernandez Perdigon, 9, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (145 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Room was bad at first but they changed me to a nicer and cleaner one. Room has a good size and everything needed to be ok for a few days. The staff is awesome. Especially the bar area."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

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Coral Teide Mar
Coral Teide Mar
3 out of 5
Aceviño 6, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast. Popular attractions Lago Martianez Swimming ...
7.4/10 Good! (235 reviews)
Enjoyable return visit.
"We have visited Coral Teide Mar several times in recent years and have always been very happy with our experience. The reception staff in particular were very welcoming and helpful. Our only comment is that the hotel needs updating in some public areas and while our bathroom was adequate the fittings ..."

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2024

Coral Teide Mar
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. Popular attractions Lago Martianez Swimming Pools ...
9/10 Wonderful! (423 reviews)
"Fantastic staff that are attentive and helpful, from the reception staff to the restaurant team they are all very very good and help to make your stay wonderful, the apartments are very clean and have everything you need including towels, we will definitely be back in the future Well done to everyone ..."

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2023

Apartamentos Casablanca
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Reviews of Puerto de la Cruz

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
2 Mar 2020

Unbeatable beauty, an abundance of hotels of all price ranges, and a massive choice of restaurants and cafes, makes this destination worth it. With beaches too!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
29 Feb 2020

Good city to chill and relax

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
21 Feb 2020

Everything was beautiful just annoying that there was a lot of construction work everywhere

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
21 Jan 2020

A really relaxing town to stay or visit. The area was easy to explore & local villages within walking distance around the hills were fabulous. The locals were very accommodating & pleasant.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
17 Jan 2020

Amazing view!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
4 Jan 2020

Do not visit unless you are very able bodied - I found the hilly aspect to difficult for mobility