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 READ MORE
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Street Art Hotspot Update
As part of our Puerto de la Cruz street art series, we revisit an unknown hotspot that’s far from the tourist trail to see the amazing work from both local and international artists. Also in our Street Art Series:
The Musicals Cellist Recital at The Orchid Garden
On Friday 11th October there is a special Classical Cellist Recital at the Orchid Gardens of Sitio Litre. The theme is songs from the Musicals. The event starts at 15:00 and continues until 17:00. Entry to the Orchid gardens is included in the price of €25.00. Price also includes: A Glass of Cava Homemade READ MORE
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 READ MORE
Church Car Boot Sale Rastro Flohmarket October 5 2024
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Around 50 different stall holders selling all sort of things ranging from clothing, shoes, homemade cakes and pies, handmade jewellery, locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh flowers, jams and marmalades, homemade soaps, hand painted pictures and artefacts, second hand books – the list goes on and on! This is a READ MORE
Indian Curry Review
Not in Puerto de la Cruz, but close by in the small town of Santa Ursula is the popular Indian Curry restaurant, highly recommended by the local people that live here! A really nicely decorated place, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and easy parking just across the street in the public parking area. Paul READ MORE
Gran Hotel Taoro September 2024 Update
Click below to watch an aerial view of the ongoing reconstruction of Gran Hotel Taoro in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. Wednesday 23rd May 2024. Compare the progress to our earlier videos:
Otazzo, Art is shared
QUALITY CULTURE | EXHIBITION 🧑🎨 Puerto de la Cruz hosts an important exhibition of contemporary work: “Otazzo, Art is shared” by the international Canarian artist, Antonio Otazzo Padrón. The Department of Culture of Puerto de la Cruz invites you to visit the Otazzo exhibition at the Sala Lido cultural space in the Costa Martiánez Tourist READ MORE
Cellist Recital at The Orchid Garden
On Friday 13th September there is a special Classical Cellist Recital at the Orchid Gardens of Sitio Litre. The theme is songs from the Musicals. The event starts at 15:00 and continues until 17:00. Entry to the Orchid gardens is included in the price of €25.00. Price also includes: A Glass of Cava Homemade Fruit READ MORE