If you fancy some tapas then you really need to visit Ambasada Tapas&Beer, located alongside the roundabout near to the Las Vegas Hotel right opposite the yellow Loro Parque train stop. We decided to sit inside and upstairs so that we could enjoy a view down the walkway towards the Martianez area. The welcome from READ MORE
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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 READ MORE
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
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
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
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. Unfortunately there are now only 10 remaining.