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 READ MORE
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A bird’s eye view of Puerto de la Cruz
Join us for a short flight around the skies of Puerto de la Cruz.
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 READ MORE
Gran Hotel Taoro November 2024 Update
Click below to watch an aerial view of the ongoing reconstruction of Gran Hotel Taoro in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. Wednesday 6th November 2024. Compare the progress to our earlier videos:
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 READ MORE
A British History in Puerto de la Cruz
Local renowned author John Reid recently spent a morning chatting to me about his family and his life in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. The Reid family originally came to the Canary Islands back in 1812, and John very kindly shared elements of his family history from then until present day. He talks about the READ MORE
A Night At The Musicals
This Friday 25th October at 6pm at the All Saints Anglican Church, Parque Taoro This Friday there is a sing along event featuring various favourites from the musicals we all know and love. South Pacific, Les Miserables, Oliver, Cats, Annie, My Fair Lady among many others! Entry is free and everyone is welcome. The Bar READ MORE
Fergus Hotel Review
Whether you’re planning your next vacation or just curious about this charming hotel, this video gives you an inside look — from the relaxing pool areas to on-site dining and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Mount Teide. Thank you to group member Gwen Ridgard for her review of the Hotel Fergus Puerto de READ MORE
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 READ MORE
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: