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
Category: Places to Visit
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
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.
Rastro Market at All Saints Church, Puerto de la Cruz
The first Saturday of the month is a good time to head up to All Saints Church. Its grounds fill with market stalls, neighbours catching up, the smell of the outdoor barbecue and plenty of reasons to linger. Now called the Rastro Market, this much-loved Puerto de la Cruz outing brings together residents, visitors and READ MORE
PDLC Adventure Hunt Experience
Explore Puerto de la Cruz in a fun and exciting way with the Adventure Hunt App! If you’re looking for an exciting and unique way to explore the beauty of Puerto de la Cruz, look no further! The Adventure Hunt App is your ultimate companion for discovering the hidden gems of this stunning town. READ MORE
Lago Martiánez in Puerto de la Cruz
Lago Martiánez is Puerto de la Cruz's oceanfront complex of seawater pools, gardens and open-air art. Conceived by César Manrique, it brings swimming and the volcanic landscape together beside the Atlantic. Come for time by the water, look out for the design details, or make its seafront setting part of a longer day in town.
Mercado Municipal de Puerto de la Cruz: Market and Rastro Guide
The Mercado Municipal de Puerto de la Cruz is a place to shop for fresh food, browse everyday stores and stop for something to eat. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the rastro adds a second reason to visit: a lively market for browsing stalls and finding unexpected items. The market building and the rastro have different READ MORE