Tenerife day 1. Puerto de la Cruz and La Orotava

Submitted by maria on Sat, 15/06/2024 - 11:24

The Tenerife town of Puerto de la Cruz is located on the north coast of the island and belongs to the coastal area of the Orotava Valley.

Puerto de la Cruz

Whta to see in Puerto de la Cruz

1. La Ranilla neighbourhood. This traditional fishing quarter with its colonial buildings is one of the most beautiful areas of Puerto de la Cruz. It is well worth wandering through its beautiful streets and small squares and enjoying the impressive murals that decorate this urban art space.

La Ranilla

In this area you can eat very well and at a good price. Next to La Ranilla you can visit the Castle of San Felipe, the Peñón del Fraile and the lighthouse.

2. Natural pools of San Telmo. Located next to the quay and the Ranilla neighbourhood. The chapel of San Telmo stands out next to them.

3. Martiánez lake swimming pool complex. Located on the seafront between the San Telmo swimming pools and Martiánez beach.

San Telmo ermitage

4. Palm Tree Avenue. Joins the Martiánez beach with the Martiánez shopping centre.

5. Viewpoint at the Laja de Sal. Incredible views of Puerto de la Cruz from the cliff area.

6. Paseo de San Amaro, Agatha Christie's stairs. Painted with the titles of the works of this brilliant writer.

7. Viewpoint of La Paz.

Agatha Christie stairs

Where to it in Puerto de la Cruz

If you fancy a seafood grill, we recommend La Pescadería restaurant in the Rasilla neighbourhood. For 38€ we had a grilled fish and seafood for two people.

If you fancy a good Italian pizza, we recommend the pizzeria La Paz, pizza bolognese 9€.

Barbecue

If you prefer a traditional guachinche, we recommend Los Gómez, just outside La Orotava. A unique place with delicious homemade food at a very reasonable price. You can get there by car or taxi.

Accommodation in Puerto de la Cruz

This time we stayed in Puerto de la Cruz in the Coral Teide Mar flats. They are simple, very clean and well located and also have a swimming pool and buffet breakfast service for 10€/pax (39.60€/night/apartment). Easy access by car but no private parking.

Coral Teide Mar

Surroundings of Puerto de la Cruz

La Orotava. It is worth spending at least one morning walking around and discovering the corners of La Orotava.

Kiosko

1. Casa de los Balcones. Craft centre in a historic building in La Orotava. Next to the centre you can visit an old gofio mill.

2. Lercaro Palace House. Admire its beautiful façade.

3. Marquesado de la Quinta Roja Gardens. Take a stroll through these spectacular gardens, next to which is the Liceo de Taoro, a 19th century building where exhibitions and concerts are held.