Jardines de la Atalaya
Join us for a walk around the beautiful Jardines de la Atalaya in Puerto de la Cruz! In this video, we explore one of the Island’s hidden gems—a lush, serene garden that offers stunning views, tropical plants, and a peaceful atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of the charming town of Puerto de la Cruz,... Continue reading→
Guided Tour of Historical Gardens & Plazas of Puerto de la Cruz Part 2
Part 2 of our series celebrating Puerto in Bloom with volunteer tour guide Ramon Michan, begins at Sitio Litre after having enjoyed a cup of Tea and a fresh Scone with Clotted Cream at the Café Orquidea. We learn of the history of the gardens at Sitio Litre, as well as the original gardens of... Continue reading→
Guided Tour of Historical Gardens & Plazas of Puerto de la Cruz
Part one of a two part series, where we celebrated the week of Puerto in Bloom with local volunteer tourist guide Ramon Michan as we wander around the gardens and plazas of Puerto de la Cruz. In this first part, we start at the All Saints Anglican Church, and we pass by the Gran Hotel... Continue reading→
Wall Murals of Puerto de la Cruz Guided Tour
Click below to take a guided walk through the Old Town of Puerto de la Cruz and visit the amazing wall murals that decorate the town. There is a downloadable PDF Guide to the Wall murals of Puerto de la Cruz with 24 full colour pages and locations & a Map included. Available for €2.99 Continue reading→
Elevador de agua de Gordejuela
Perhaps one of the most fascinating abandoned and derelict buildings on the island of Tenerife – certainly in the north of the island anyway – is the old pumping station on the coastline near the village of Los Realejos, known locally as “El Elevador de Aguas de Gordejuela” or “Casa Hamilton”. History of the Building...
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.
A walk along Calle Quintana
Join us for a walk through Puerto de la Cruz starting from Mirador de la Punta del Viento: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iFgJEPaCTQeuGUiA8 Passing along Calle Quintana to Plaza de la iglesia and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7eT8KXYrkfdtoP297 Taking a look inside Hotel Monopol: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1HNLYSkNRdQKL9mT6 Continuing down towards plaza del Charco, passing by the... Continue reading→
A walk through Puerto de la Cruz
Join us for a walk through Puerto de la Cruz starting from Playa Martiánez: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G3jUkJ7tmwU6pNed8 Along Av. de Cristobal Colón passing by Lago Martiánez: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V47p1J47rcFiTFuFA The beautiful Ermita de San Telmo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hQ2hV6no16fPLW298 past the rock pools of Playa de San Telmo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hhs8tZc5xAWXeXs36 continuing along C. de Santo Domingo, past the historic town hall building and... Continue reading→
A walk around Puerto on Maundy Thursday
I take a walk through Puerto de la Cruz to see the newly planted flowers around town and call in to Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia & Ermita de San Telmo.
Puerto’s Annual Poinsettia Display
The Poinsettia or Flor de Pascua is probably the most representative plant of Christmas. We take a walk around the streets and squares of Puerto de la Cruz to show you this years beautiful display. HISTORY OF THE POINSETTIA The poinsettia comes from Mexico and Central America. It acquires different names depending on the countries... Continue reading→