Relaxation here will appeal to active people who are bored with a quiet beach holiday. In addition, there are many attractions and beautiful nature. The native inhabitants of the Canary Islands love to spend their vacations and weekends here.
I do not recommend this resort for swimming, as there are large waves and frequent rains. It’s better to come here for a day to sightsee and take a dip. By the way, nearby is a great attraction for kids – Loro Park.
What to do in Puerto de la Cruz?
- Swim in the Martianez pools
- Walk along the coastline in both directions from the city
- Swim at the Jardin beach, designed by Cesar Manrique.
- Visit the botanical garden.
- See the Stone Mother statue in Santa Ursula.
- Watch the killer whales at Loro Park.
What to see in Puerto de la Cruz?
How to get from the airport
How to get from the airport to your hotel in Puerto de La Cruz. I’ll now tell you about all the ways I’ve tried over the years living in Tenerife. I’ll tell you about the fastest or cheapest options: buses, shuttles or taxis.
Which hotel to stay at in Puerto de la Cruz?
I’ve made a selection of the best hotels in the city, in my opinion. Choose any of them and you won’t go wrong.
Best hotels:
Hotels with great views:
- Hotel las Águilas
- Hotel Atlantic Mirage Suites & SPA
- Sunlight Bahia Principe San Felipe
- Hotel Best Semiramis
Read the full hotel selection here.
Where to park the car?
There aren’t great parking options in the city. Street parking is usually full, and you have to circle the block several times. But there is one parking lot where there is always plenty of space, and it’s completely free. The parking lot is located on the waterfront. Here are its coordinates.
What’s the best beach?
Playa Jardín is one of the most famous beaches in this area. It has all the amenities, plus a great view of the Teide volcano. Take a stroll on the beach after visiting Loro Park.
I wrote more details about the beach here.
Where to eat in Puerto de la Cruz?
David Rodriguez Café
A good cafe with cakes near the promenade. Get the 3 chocolate cake (Tarta de Tres Chocolates) or the turrón cake (Tarta de Turrón), Ferrero pastry. If you’re hungry, order hearty sandwiches with cheese and ham. Address.
VULK Brewery
A restaurant and brewery with their own beer. About 8 varieties of craft beer are available on tap.
Worth trying: hamburgers, parrillada de carne (grilled meat), steak from Iberian pork, grilled cheese. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Address.
Gastrobar Naife
There’s not much to eat here, but the menu has many beautifully presented tapas. Try the scallops, anchovies, fajitas and croquettes. Address.
COCO Restaurante
A restaurant with beautifully presented dishes. I recommend Arroz de pescado del día – a tasty rice dish with fish. For dessert, get the Coulant de tarta de Santiago fondant. Address.
Other tasty places:
- Restaurante El Rey de las Tortillas – they make various tortillas (egg with potato), try the 3 cheese tortilla.
- Muxacho – slow-cooked Iberian pork ribs and cheeks with mashed potatoes, also try the croquettes and homemade desserts.
Neighboring towns: Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, La Laguna
