Every year, the Puerto de la Cruz Carnival revolves around a theme that is selected by popular vote. For 2025, the chosen theme is “The world of Tim Burton and other fantasies”, which won with 67.6% of the votes. This choice promises to give rise to a carnival full of creativity, with costumes inspired by 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
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
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
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 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
The Fountains and Historic Chorros of Puerto de la Cruz
The fountains of Puerto de la Cruz tell two stories. The town’s old chorros were public water spouts where people once collected an everyday necessity. Its plaza fountains are familiar landmarks and places to pause. Together, they offer a gentle way to explore local history on foot, from the church square and harbour to the READ MORE
Street Art in Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz has outdoor art on a very different scale from one street to the next. La Ranilla's large wall murals invite a walk through the old town; smaller figures and paintings on family houses reward a closer look. Elsewhere, new work can appear over older pieces. Use this guide to choose which READ MORE
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 READ MORE
A walk along Calle Quintana
Join us for a walk through Puerto de la Cruz starting from Mirador de la Punta del Viento: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iFgJEPaCTQeuGUiA8 Passing along Calle Quintana to Plaza de la iglesia and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7eT8KXYrkfdtoP297 Taking a look inside Hotel Monopol: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1HNLYSkNRdQKL9mT6 Continuing down towards plaza del Charco, passing by the READ MORE