Guided Tour of Historical Gardens & Plazas of Puerto de la Cruz Part 2
Part 2 of our series celebrating Puerto in Bloom with volunteer tour guide Ramon Michan, begins at Sitio Litre after having enjoyed a cup of Tea and a fresh Scone with Clotted Cream at the Café Orquidea. We learn of the history of the gardens at Sitio Litre, as well as the original gardens of... Continue reading→
Guided Tour of Historical Gardens & Plazas of Puerto de la Cruz
Part one of a two part series, where we celebrated the week of Puerto in Bloom with local volunteer tourist guide Ramon Michan as we wander around the gardens and plazas of Puerto de la Cruz. In this first part, we start at the All Saints Anglican Church, and we pass by the Gran Hotel... Continue reading→
Wall Murals of Puerto de la Cruz Guided Tour
Click below to take a guided walk through the Old Town of Puerto de la Cruz and visit the amazing wall murals that decorate the town. There is a downloadable PDF Guide to the Wall murals of Puerto de la Cruz with 24 full colour pages and locations & a Map included. Available for €2.99 Continue reading→
Elevador de agua de Gordejuela
Perhaps one of the most fascinating abandoned and derelict buildings on the island of Tenerife – certainly in the north of the island anyway – is the old pumping station on the coastline near the village of Los Realejos, known locally as “El Elevador de Aguas de Gordejuela” or “Casa Hamilton”. History of the Building...
Puerto’s Little Men
Of all of Puerto's street art, the most popular in our facebook group has to be the little men (& Women!). We take an up close and personal look at some of our smaller residents.
Puerto de la Cruz En Flor 2024
Since 2008, the Puerto de la Cruz in Bloom Festival has been held every two years. It is an event organised by the Puerto de la Cruz Centre for Tourist Initiatives in collaboration with the City Council. Its purpose is to promote the main gardens of the municipality and the great floral diversity of... Continue reading→
Jardín Botánico
The beautiful lush Botanical Gardens (Jardín Botánico) are in the La Paz area of Puerto de la Cruz. Officially known as La Orotava Climatisation Garden (Jardín de Aclimatación de La Orotava) so called because what is now Puerto de la Cruz was originally part of the Orotava Municipality, they cover an impressive area of 20,000... Continue reading→
The Fountains of Puerto de la Cruz
Discover the enchanting fountains of Puerto de la Cruz! Once vital for locals, they offer a glimpse into the town's rich heritage.
Street Art
In 2014, The Street Art project of Puerto de la Cruz began as part of the Mueca Festivals. During 2015 and 2016 more murals were added, with the most recent ones being completed within the last few years. Nearly all of them have been signed by the painter(s). Most of them are in the part... Continue reading→
Teide Half Day Excursion from Puerto de la Cruz
This video takes you on a breathtaking excursion from Puerto de la Cruz in north Tenerife, through the picturesque Orotava Valley, renowned for its verdant landscapes and traditional Canarian architecture. As we ascend, the scenery transforms, revealing stunning views of dense pine forests. Our journey culminates at Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak, where we explore... Continue reading→