Puerto de la Cruz Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province, Canary Islands, Spain
About Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz was established as a fishing village and eventually became the port for the nearby inland city ofLa Orotava. During the 17th century it developed into the most important port of Tenerife's north coast, used for exporting sugar cane and wine from the Orotava Valley. Over time the city developed a separate identity from that of La Orotava, and finally gained full municipal autonomy in 1808. In the late 19th century, British elites began to visit, staying in many of the older Spanish manors which had been converted into luxurious hotels. In 1955 mass tourism arrived inEl Puerto, or Puerto Cruz, as it is sometimes called, and since then has been the largest basis of the city's economy. It has a wide span of magnificent hotels to suit all tastes and budgets. In addition to its
Top Attractions in Puerto de la Cruz
Explore the best things to see and do in Puerto de la Cruz:
- ★Batería de Santa Bárbara
- ★Castillo de San Felipe
- ★Ermita de San Telmo
- ★Iglesia de San Francisco
- ★Jardín de Aclimatación de la Orotava
- ★Jardín de Orquideas Sitio Litre
- ★Lago Martiánez
- ★Loro Parque
Where to Eat in Puerto de la Cruz
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Taller de Seve Diaz
- 🍴Mercadona
- 🍴Meson el Monasterio
- 🍴Mesón Los Gemelos
- 🍴Restaurante Mil Sabores
- 🍴Supercor Expres
Where to Stay in Puerto de la Cruz
- 🏨Be Live Experience Orotava
- 🏨Hotel Best Semiramis
- 🏨Hotel DWO Nopal
- 🏨Hotel Marquesa
- 🏨Hotel Monopol
- 🏨Hotel Tigaiga
Puerto de la Cruz Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: