Puerto de la Cruz

Travel Guide

Puerto de la Cruz which includes a sunset, a luxury hotel or resort and a pool
Plaza del Charco as well as a large group of people
Puerto de la Cruz which includes a luxury hotel or resort, a pool and a coastal town
Puerto de la Cruz showing outdoor eating and night scenes as well as a large group of people
Garden Beach showing general coastal views and a coastal town 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
The price is ¥16,896 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
¥16,896
¥18,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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! (658 reviews)
"A very nice 4* hotel; I’m aware that hotels are designated their stars on the basis of facilities. This hotel is advertised as 5* but in my opinion it is much more inline with what’s expected of 4*. Positives - staff are very friendly, the ocean view from the room was magnificent. Negatives - the ..."

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2025

Hotel Best Semiramis
Hotel Riu Garoé
Hotel Riu Garoé
4 out of 5
Doctor Celestino González Padrón, 3, Urbanización La Paz, Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
"This is a very large, spacious, and beautiful setup that is away enough from the really busy part of the town, but still very reachable. Everything for our stay was excellent."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024

Hotel Riu Garoé
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 ¥20,460 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
¥20,460
¥21,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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! (134 reviews)
"Excelent"

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2025

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.
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 Lago Martianez Swimming ...
9/10 Wonderful! (474 reviews)
O wonderful stay in Puerto de la Cruz
"Everything was fine. It was all clean."

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025

Apartamentos Casablanca
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! (173 reviews)
"Near sports hall and very noisy. Food could be improved. Very tatty condition of room. Staff lovely"

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2025

GF Noelia
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 (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (265 reviews)
"Had a great stay here. Staff all extremely friendly and couldnt do enough for us , from the receptionist on arrival, to the cleaners , to the breakfast staff - nothing was too much trouble. Pool cleaned every morning while we breakfasted. Room was more than big enough , with a small balcony and some ..."

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2024

Coral Teide Mar
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.

Popular places to visit

Things to do

Reviews of Puerto de la Cruz

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
9
5 - Excellent 45%
4 - Good
7
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
4
3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

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.

Cities near Puerto de la Cruz