The old town of Puerto de la Cruz, centred around the small fishing port, remains remarkably unchanged. Old houses in the traditional Canarian style and the fishermen landing their catches give Puerto de la Cruz a charming atmosphere.The old town of Puerto de la Cruz, centred around the small fishing port, remains remarkably unchanged. Old houses in the traditional Canarian style and the fishermen landing their catches give Puerto de la Cruz a charming atmosphere.
The rocky coast with its three small black sand beaches is also the home of the newly refurbished Lido Martinez. Why not visit Loro Parque, Tenerife's premier tourist attraction with an enormous range of shows, a shark tunnel and Planet Penguin, the world's largest penguinarium. Some parts of the resort are hilly in nature and may be unsuitable for those who are less mobile.
The resort lies on a rocky coast with three small beaches of black sand, including the pretty Playa Jardin which has a tropical backdrop of palms and cacti, a restaurant, playground and bandstand.
Experience the lively and varied shopping on offer along the Avenida de Colon or why not explore the more sophisticated shops in Santa Cruz? There is also a Sunday morning flea market to be found in Santa Cruz and many duty-free shops for those of you wanting to bag a bargain.
Puerto de la Cruz boasts a lively nightlife with plenty of bars to choose from for your evening entertainment. For something a little more glamorous, you can dress up for a night at the beautifully situated Casino Taoro, one of Europe's most luxurious casinos.