Parque Taoro is the green hillside above the centre of Puerto de la Cruz. Come for the view over the town and the Atlantic, then stay for the garden paths, the quieter open spaces of La Sortija and the history around the old hotel and All Saints Church. The public park is free to explore, READ MORE
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Sitio Litre Orchid Garden: Ponds, Lawns, History and Café Orquídea
Step through the gate at Sitio Litre and the busy streets of Puerto de la Cruz soon feel far away. The water-lily pond and koi carp pond sit side by side; beyond the ponds lie lawns, an Agatha Christie area and an art gallery. From there, a ramp or steps lead to more of the READ MORE
The History of Bananas in Tenerife and Puerto de la Cruz
Look beyond the seafront of Puerto de la Cruz and you can still find broad banana leaves along the paths towards El Bollullo. They are a reminder of an industry that reshaped the Orotava Valley and the town below it. A garden experiment, water lifted from a cliff, busy packing houses and fruit boats waiting READ MORE
Agatha Christie in Puerto de la Cruz: The 1927 Visit and the Story It Inspired
In 1927, Agatha Christie came to Puerto de la Cruz with her young daughter Rosalind and her companion and secretary Charlotte Fischer. She stayed at the Gran Hotel Taoro, and the family account at Sitio Litre remembers her visiting its garden. The cliffs and a house at La Paz left their mark on The Man READ MORE
Iglesia de San Francisco and Puerto de la Cruz’s Historic Chapels
A few steps from the bustle of Calle Quintana, the little garden at Plaza del Doctor Víctor Pérez gives you a good place to stop and look at Iglesia de San Francisco. Two neighbouring doorways hint that the church has more than one story. One belonged to the older Ermita de San Juan Bautista, a READ MORE
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia: The Church at the Heart of Puerto de la Cruz
Step into Plaza de la Iglesia and the parish church gives the square its centre of gravity. Its tower rises above the trees and café tables, while inside a timber ceiling, painted altarpieces and silverwork tell a longer story of Puerto de la Cruz. Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia has served READ MORE
Ermita de San Telmo: Puerto de la Cruz’s Chapel Beside the Sea
At the eastern end of Paseo de San Telmo, a small white chapel stands just above the Atlantic. People pass it on their way to the rock pools, pause for a sea view or step inside when the doors are open. The Ermita de San Telmo is easy to admire in a few minutes, but READ MORE
Veranos del Taoro in Puerto de la Cruz: Theatre Under the Stars
Discover Veranos del Taoro in Parque de la Sortija: open-air theatre, cabaret, free performances and an evening among the trees. Find the next programme.
Puerto de la Cruz en Flor 2026: Full Programme and Garden Tours
Puerto de la Cruz en Flor runs 26 October–1 November 2026 with garden tours, photography, painting and an open day. On 29 October, festival visitors can enter Sitio Litre for €2 and enjoy a separate €6 Café Orquídea offer.
Summer Carnival in Puerto de la Cruz: Parades, Galas and Visitor Guide
Discover Puerto de la Cruz Summer Carnival: colourful comparsas, percussion, performances and family fun by the sea. Find the next programme and plan your visit.