Puerto del Rosario Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in the Canary Islands, Spain
About Puerto del Rosario
The city was founded around 1795. At that time, the town of Puerto de Cabras was called "Goat Harbor". This very prosaic name was laid in 1957 in favor of the better-sounding Puerto del Rosario, "Port of the Rosary Madonna", which refers to a church in the center of the city. In the 19th century, the port was an important hub for burned lime and, in particular, the "Karmin" dye, which was extracted in the vicinity of the town. Puerto del Rosario became the largest island on the island and in 1860 finally the island capital. The municipal area of Puerto is almost 300 km² and extends from the east coast of the island to the west coast.
Top Attractions in Puerto del Rosario
Explore the best things to see and do in Puerto del Rosario:
- ★Casa Museo Miguel de Unamuno
- ★City hall
- ★Fuente de la Explanada
- ★Horno de Cal
- ★Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario
- ★Playa Chica
Where to Eat in Puerto del Rosario
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Arepas Llaneras Venezolanas
- 🍴Café Atlántico
- 🍴Cafetería Son Son
- 🍴Casa Toño Restaurante
- 🍴Ciao Mare
- 🍴El Casino
Puerto del Rosario Travel Guide Sections
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