Puerto de la Cruz

Travel Guide
Puerto de la Cruz which includes a sunset, a luxury hotel or resort and a pool
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 Botanico & The Oriental Spa Garden
Hotel Botanico & The Oriental Spa Garden
5 out of 5
Avenida Richard Yeoward, 1, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
The price is NT$9,708 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
NT$9,708
NT$10,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (562 reviews)
Fabulous Luxury Hotel
"My husband and I recently stayed at the Botánico Hotel & The Oriental Spa Garden and had the most amazing experience. We stayed for 5 nights and the staff were absolutely amazing the entire time. When we arrived, the front desk staff were very helpful and Antonio (I believe was his name) showed us ..."

Reviewed on 2024/10/6

Hotel Botanico & The Oriental Spa Garden
Hotel Best Semiramis
Hotel Best Semiramis
5 out of 5
C/ Leopoldo Cologan Zulueta, 12, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
The price is NT$3,408 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
NT$3,408
NT$3,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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! (617 reviews)
"Beautiful location & friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 2024/10/18

Hotel Best Semiramis
Hotel Las Aguilas Tenerife, Affiliated by Melia
Hotel Las Aguilas Tenerife, Affiliated by Melia
4 out of 5
Calle Doctor Barajas 19, Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The price is NT$3,462 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
NT$3,462
NT$3,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Plaza del Charco and Lago ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (109 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 2024/10/29

Hotel Las Aguilas Tenerife, Affiliated by Melia
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.
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! (167 reviews)
"Nice location"

Reviewed on 2024/7/2

GF Noelia
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! (342 reviews)
old but within budget
"A rather old building in need of a bit of renovation but clean and tidy. Good size bath tub, 2nd floor room with balcony (paid a bit extra but worth it). Small pool on top floor, good sun terrace and beds."

Reviewed on 2024/5/27

Apartamentos Be Smart Florida Plaza
Club Tarahal
Club Tarahal
2.5 out of 5
Calle Acevino 49, Urbanización La Paz, Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Stay at this apartment in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Lago Martianez Swimming ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (144 reviews)
"Great place to stay, just out of Puerto de la Cruz but still very much walkable (a bit hilly coming back from town), would stay again"

Reviewed on 2024/10/23

Club Tarahal
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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Reviews of Puerto de la Cruz

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Place Must visit st least once at yoir life

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Overall it was a wonderful place to visit. Beautiful landscapes and close to the ocean. However, the weather is a bit breezy and cold at times. May need to bring a sweater, jacket or shawl to wear out. Be aware, people smoke everywhere.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It is a lively place. I thought it was dirty and I did not like the beaches because oeople bri g their dogs and people smoke everywhere

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

beautiful island with many sites to visit all around it; traffic is very busy and all locations are very crowded

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It a small town charm, just like being in mainland Spain

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The only reason we stayed in Puerto De la Cruz is because family lives nearby. But I would strongly recommend to stay in the south: Adeje, Los Cristianos since the south is sunny and warm. The north tends to be chilly and cloudy.