This restaurant is located near to the hotel once known at The Turquesa but recently renamed Alua Tenerife, the only restaurant along the little strip there nestled between a supermarket and an excursion shop. Perhaps not the best setting but don’t let that put you off. We arrived without a reservation and had to wait READ MORE
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The Royal Mailbox Has Arrived
The Ayuntamiento has already received the instruction from Their Majesties The Three Wise Men to install the Royal Mailbox which will be in charge of collecting all the letters of hope from the boys and girls of Puerto de la Cruz. Next to the door of the Town Hall, it will remain until January 5 READ MORE
Ayuntamiento Christmas Tree Decoration Workshop
This Tuesday, December 12, the Ayuntamiento invites all Puerto citizens to participate in the Christmas tree decoration workshop that will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Casa de Juventud. Get Directions
The Secrets of The English Cemetery
In the first of our Do You Know? series, discover the secrets of the English Cemetery in Puerto de la Cruz. For those that are unable to visit Puerto, sit back and enjoy our Virtual Visit to The English Cemetery.
Orquesta de Cuerdas d’Amici
This Sunday at The Liceo de Taoro, La Orotava, Join Director Colin Price and The Orquesta de cuerdas d’Amici for their Christmas Concert. Tickets are available at the door for €10. Get Directions
Esencias Café, Santa Úrsula Review
Esencias Café is a few kilometers outside of Puerto de la Cruz, in nearby Santa Ursula. Its a little drive or bus ride from the usual tourist trail but well worth the effort. Open everyday except Sunday from 8 am, there is indoor and outdoor seating but it is wise to book in advance as it READ MORE
El Padrino Review
We love eating here – Petra, the owner is always so friendly and welcoming. The service is efficient, the place is spotlessly clean, and the atmosphere is always good. Part of an ever-increasing chain of restaurants which also include El Padrino San Amora in La Paz, on the sea front opposite the Lido – the READ MORE
Puerto’s Painted Door Frames
For our second Do You Know? we take a closer look at some of the beautiful door frames around Puerto de la Cruz.
Christmas Lights Switch On
This happened on Sunday evening with all the usual fanfare that the locals love so much. Local dignitaries were accompanied by Mickey and Minne Mouse, Goofy and various other cartoon characters. Watch the switch on and see some of the other lights around Puerto by watching this video
Café Bar la Estrella Review
This busy little bar/café is in Punta Brava opposite the huge Santa Rita Church. They use the plaza as a seating area, with six or seven tables located next to the playground, under the shade of large umbrellas. We popped in for some breakfast and were surprised to see they offered an English breakfast which READ MORE