Puerto de la Cruz has officially launched a new sightseeing bus route, giving residents and visitors a fresh way to move between some of the town’s best-known attractions.
The new City Sightseeing Puerto de la Cruz service begins on 15 June 2026 and uses a panoramic double-decker bus designed to connect key parts of the town in a single circular route.
With stops including Lago Martiánez, Jardín Botánico, Loro Parque and Playa Jardín, the route is aimed not only at tourists but also at local people who want an easier way to get around some of Puerto de la Cruz’s best-known visitor areas.
When does the new tourist bus start?
The new City Sightseeing service in Puerto de la Cruz starts operating on 15 June 2026.
The route is being presented as a new way to bring together heritage, culture and major visitor points across the town in a single panoramic journey.
Full Puerto de la Cruz tourist bus route
The route currently shown on the new stop signs includes 7 stops:
- Martiánez
- Jardín Botánico
- Mirador La Paz
- Mercado Municipal
- Loro Parque
- Playa Jardín
- Intercambiador de Transportes
This gives the route a useful spread across some of Puerto de la Cruz’s most recognisable visitor areas, combining seafront points, green spaces, everyday town locations and major attractions.
How long does the route take?
The official launch information says the full route takes approximately 60 minutes.
The bus is a double-decker panoramic service, designed to give passengers elevated views over different parts of Puerto de la Cruz while moving between the stops.
Free rides for Tenerife residents
As part of the launch, Tenerife residents can use the new service free of charge from 15 to 30 June, subject to availability.
The free departure times announced are:
- 15:00
- 16:00
Tickets for these free resident rides must be collected at Stop 1, located on Avenida Betancourt y Molina, next to Lago Martiánez, with proof of identity.
How the service works
The new tourist bus includes an audio guide in eight languages, helping passengers learn more about Puerto de la Cruz as they travel through the route.
The stop signs also direct users to the City Sightseeing app and contact channels, showing that the service is being set up as a fully branded visitor route rather than just a temporary shuttle.
Why this matters for Puerto de la Cruz
For a town like Puerto de la Cruz, this kind of route can make a real difference. It links several of the places that visitors most often want to reach, while also making it easier for residents to try the service during the launch period.
The route also brings together different sides of Puerto de la Cruz in one journey: the seafront, the gardens, the market area, family attractions and the transport interchange. That makes it one of the clearest new visitor-focused transport additions the town has seen recently.
Official information and updates
For official information and updates, check these sources:
If the operating details change after launch, these are the best places to check first.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Puerto de la Cruz tourist bus start?
The new City Sightseeing service starts on 15 June 2026.
How many stops does the route have?
The current route shown on the stop signs has 7 stops.
What are the stops on the route?
The stops are Martiánez, Jardín Botánico, Mirador La Paz, Mercado Municipal, Loro Parque, Playa Jardín and Intercambiador de Transportes.
How long does the route take?
The official information says the full route takes around 60 minutes.
Is there a launch offer for Tenerife residents?
Yes. Tenerife residents can ride free from 15 to 30 June, with departures at 15:00 and 16:00, subject to capacity.
Where do residents collect the free tickets?
Free resident tickets are collected at Stop 1 on Avenida Betancourt y Molina, next to Lago Martiánez.