Puerto de la Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz

The smallest town in Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz offers a unique experience combining urban, sporting and ecological tourism.

Located in the Orotava Valley, Puerto de la Cruz is home to several hidden gems, such as the Risco Bello, one of the most beautiful gardens in the Canary Islands with exotic plants, waterfalls, caves and fountains.

With one of our budget trips to Puerto de la Cruz, you’ll be able to take in the volcanic oceanfront with black sand beaches like the Playa Jardín complex. Take a walk along the Paseo de San Telmo promenade to the Punta del Viento, a viewpoint where you can admire the spectacular waves crashing against the cliffs.

Take advantage of our package holidays to Puerto de la Cruz and enjoy the active tourism activities on offer there. Go surfing or paragliding on Playa de Martiánez beach, head off on routes to volcanoes, enjoy a day’s potholing in the largest volcanic tube in Europe, or go hiking along the coast.

At the Loro Parque park you’ll be able to enjoy the many exhibitions with sea lions, dolphins and orcas that will amaze you, and renowned attractions such as Planet Penguin, the world’s largest recreation of the Antarctic environment. You can also learn about the Loro Parque Foundation’s research and conservation initiatives.

Puerto de la Cruz has a wide range of culture, entertainment and nightlife offerings. Its variety of bars and restaurants makes it the perfect place to enjoy the local cuisine: the famous papas arrugadas potatoes with mojo sauce, traditional dishes such as sancocho stew with gofio and delicious fish dishes, either stewed or grilled. If travelling in February, you’ll be able to enjoy Carnival, known on the island thanks to the “burial of the sardine” festivities and the Coso, the grand climax of the fiestas. If your trip is in June, the bonfires of San Juan celebrating St. John’s Eve will be held in the Barranco de San Felipe, illuminating this magical night as you go for the traditional purifying swim in the waters of the Atlantic.

What are you waiting for? Book your flight and hotel to Puerto de la Cruz to enjoy the endless possibilities offered by this corner of Tenerife.

Hotel Best Semiramis

Hotel Best Semiramis

5 out of 5
C/ Leopoldo Cologan Zulueta, 12 Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife
The price is £82 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
£82
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (753 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with incredible views over the sea, very nice pool, good location with restaurants etc nearby and a 15 mins walk to the main part of Puerto de la Cruz (a bit steep on the way back). Plenty of parking within 5-10 mins walk. Breakfast is good, only negative is that the lifts are quite ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Hotel Best Semiramis
Silken Saaj Maar- Adults Only

Silken Saaj Maar- Adults Only

4 out of 5
Paseo San Telmo 18 Puerto de la Cruz
The price is £74 per night from 24 May to 25 May
£74
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions San Telmo Promenade and Playa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (105 reviews)
"The property is in the ideal location with everything you could possibly want in a hotel. Gym, pool, hydrotherapy, spa, bar, restaurant. Absolutely wonderful stay. I will stay here when I come back."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Silken Saaj Maar- Adults Only
H10 Tenerife Playa

H10 Tenerife Playa

4 out of 5
Avenida Colon, 12 Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife
Fully refundable
The price is £73 per night from 28 May to 29 May
£73
28 May - 29 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Plaza del Charco and Playa Martianez ...
8/10 Very Good! (469 reviews)
"Room 421 my shower glass always drop the water outside the shower plate"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

H10 Tenerife Playa
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.
RF Apartamentos Bambi - Adults Only

RF Apartamentos Bambi - Adults Only

2.5 out of 5
Calle Enrique Talg, 15 Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife
Stay at this aparthotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions San Telmo Promenade ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (67 reviews)
"Room was modern and had good facilites, was a comfortable stay. Hotel was close to everything needed, supermarkets, resturants, town, beach, transportation. Staff were great. Only down side was room got very hot but there is a fan provided."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

RF Apartamentos Bambi - Adults Only
Coral Teide Mar

Coral Teide Mar

3 out of 5
Aceviño 6 Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife
Stay at this aparthotel in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (290 reviews)
"Breakfast was perfect,clean room,friendly staff,shops nearby."

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Coral Teide Mar
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 apartment in Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Apartamentos Be Smart Florida Plaza
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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