Let’s take a look at what is causing such chaos with the traffic in Puerto at the moment – one of the main roads in to the town is shut – find out why…
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Freebies in PDLC
Cafe Orquidea in the Orchid Gardens will give you a free glass of cava with your food, just book in advance via their website. Read the Cafe Orquidea Review Here Visit The Cafe Orquidea Website Here
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.
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
Plaza de Europa
This week I took a little stroll around the Plaza Europa and the Santa Barbara Battery – come and join me by clicking the video below.
The 5 faces of Puerto de la Cruz
Julio Nieto, the sculptor responsible for the fisherwoman in the harbour of Puerto de la Cruz is also the sculptor behind the “faces” dotted around various gardens and areas throughout the town. There are five in total, all with the same title “SOMOS LO MISMO” or “We are the same” appeared in Puerto de la READ MORE
The Coat of Arms of Puerto de la Cruz
Have you ever noticed the little symbol located in the top left hand corner of a lot of the street name signs in Puerto de la Cruz? Do you know what it is? Or what it symbolises? WHAT DOES A COAT OF ARMS SYMBOLISE? Dating back to early Medieval Europe, a coat of arms was READ MORE
Hornos Del Cal
Take a closer look at a National Historical Monument on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz.
Ayuntamiento and Plaza de Europa
We take you on a 4K video tour of the iconic Town Hall building and Plaza de Europa. The building is located on Calle Santa Domingo right next to the area known as windy corner (El Mirador de la Punta Viento). Over looking both the sea and the street, the construction of the building then READ MORE