Puerto de la Cruz is a town to discover on foot. Follow the seafront from San Telmo to the harbour, wander through the old streets and La Ranilla, stroll beside Playa Jardín or seek out gardens and viewpoints above the centre. If you want a longer coastal outing, the path from La Paz towards El Bollullo leads into neighbouring La Orotava. Choose a walk to suit your day, then open our filmed routes to see the places before you set off.
Choose your walk
San Telmo to the harbour
A central seafront stroll with viewpoints, old buildings and boats at the finish.
Old town and La Ranilla
Small streets, Plaza del Charco and a chance to look for murals.
Playa Jardín promenade
A walk past the three beach areas between the fort and Punta Brava.
Taoro and Atalaya gardens
A greener walk with uphill approaches, paths and viewpoints over town.
La Paz to El Bollullo
A longer coastal outing that continues into La Orotava, with uneven ground and a descent to the beach.
Walk the seafront from San Telmo to El Muelle
Begin on Paseo de San Telmo and head west towards the Mirador de la Punta del Viento. Continue past the old town hall and Plaza de Europa to the fishing harbour and Playa del Muelle. You can pause for the view or turn inland towards Plaza del Charco when you reach the harbour.
Our San Telmo to El Muelle video walk names four stops along this route. For a longer version starting at Playa Martiánez, see our walk through Puerto de la Cruz.
Wander through the old town and La Ranilla
From the seafront, Calle Quintana leads towards the church square and the lanes around Plaza del Charco. Continue towards the harbour or explore La Ranilla, where street art adds colour to the old fishing quarter. You can take this at your own pace and turn off whenever a square or side street catches your eye.
Watch our Calle Quintana walk for named stops through the centre. The Art guide and wall murals guided walk offer another way to explore the neighbourhood.
Follow the Playa Jardín promenade
The promenade runs along the landscaped coast between Castillo de San Felipe and Punta Brava, passing three beach areas. It makes a pleasant outing for the sea views and gardens even if you do not plan to spend time on the sand. Follow our filmed walk past the three beaches to get your bearings, then use the Beaches guide for more on each stretch. You can also continue with our Punta Brava video walk.
Head uphill for gardens and viewpoints
Parque Taoro is a change of scene from the shore. Its paths connect gardens, La Atalaya and the Camino de La Sortija, with places to stop for views over town and the ocean. Approaches from the centre involve slopes and, depending on your route, steps. See our Jardines de la Atalaya video
Take a longer coastal walk from La Paz towards El Bollullo
Near the Hotel Semiramis in La Paz, the Sendero de la Costa heads east through coastal scenery and into the municipality of La Orotava. The approach to El Bollullo includes uneven ground and a descent to the black-sand beach. It is a separate outing from the central town strolls, with the return journey to consider as well.
Watch our filmed route from La Paz to see its waypoints. Check local path signs and access before setting out.
Walks with a story
For a literary route, our Agatha Christie walk links the painted steps and places around La Paz associated with her stay. You can also watch Ramón Michán's recorded guided walk, filmed for the 2025 festival.
The two-part historic gardens and plazas walk begins near All Saints Church and Taoro; part two continues through more of the town. These are filmed visits you can enjoy now or use to inspire your own route.
Try an Adventure Hunt
If you like exploring with a purpose, Adventure Hunt offers an interactive way to discover Puerto de la Cruz on foot. Follow a route through local landmarks or look for street art around the old town. See our Adventure Hunt page for an introduction and how to get started.
Before you set out
The central streets and seafront can be combined in many ways. Taoro adds a climb, while the route towards El Bollullo has a different, rougher feel and crosses into La Orotava. Wear shoes suited to the ground you choose, bring water for a longer walk and take care at exposed coastal edges when the sea is lively. Use the linked route videos for orientation and follow local signs on the day.