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
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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.
Freebies in PDLC
Los Chicos de la Barbacoa will give you a free soft drink or Beer with your food when you mention puertodelacruz.info Read the Los Chicos de la Barbacoa Review Here
TF-31 Carretera Este Closure
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…
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 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
Plaza de Europa and the Santa Bárbara Battery
Plaza de Europa is a seafront square in the old centre of Puerto de la Cruz, beside the Town Hall and the former Santa Bárbara defensive battery. Its broad terrace, cannons and view over the Atlantic make it an easy stop on a walk between San Telmo and the fishing harbour. The square you see 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