Puerto de la Cruz, Port municipality in northern Tenerife, Spain
Description
Puerto de la Cruz extends along the northern coast of Tenerife, featuring black sand beaches and natural swimming pools carved into volcanic rock formations. The municipality combines coastal bathing areas with botanical gardens that have housed plant specimens from different continents for centuries.
History
The settlement began as a fishing port in 1502 and grew in importance after a volcanic eruption destroyed the main harbor at Garachico in 1706. This shift led to the location becoming a trading hub for the region.
Culture
The Plaza del Charco serves as the main gathering place where locals spend time beneath Indian laurel trees framed by traditional Canarian buildings. This central square reflects how people experience and use their public spaces throughout the day.
Practical
The municipality is best explored on foot, with most attractions within walking distance along the coast. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and take care around slippery rock edges near the natural pools.
Did you know?
The Lago Martiánez complex features seven saltwater pools built directly into black volcanic rock, creating a seamless blend between water and stone. This site demonstrates how local architects reinterpreted the natural landscape in the mid-20th century.
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Loro Parque
1.7 km
Lago Martianez
691 m
Lago Martiánez
698 m
Casa Amarilla, Puerto de la Cruz
2 km
Jardín de Aclimatación de la Orotava
1.5 km
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, Puerto de la Cruz
168 m
Playa Bollullo
2.9 km
Castillo de San Felipe
871 m
Archaeological Museum of Puerto de la Cruz
237 m
Edificio Bel Air
292 m
Jardín Sitio Litre
619 m
Ermita de San Telmo
440 m
All Saints' Church, Puerto de la Cruz
820 m
Monumento a la Pescadora, Puerto de la Cruz
106 m
The Friar's Rock
614 m
Puerto de la Cruz Lighthouse
448 m
Mirador de la Paz
1 km
Ermita de San Juan Bautista, Puerto de la Cruz
28 m
Casona de San Fernando
1 km
Fundación Canaria Orotava de Historia de la Ciencia
3.8 km
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo "Eduardo Westerdahl"
150 m
Playa de San Telmo
351 m
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Paz
2 km
Alonso de Nava y Grimón
1.6 km
Green Cross Hermitage
426 m
Casona y Jardines de San Fernando
1 km
Hermitage of San Nicolás de Tolentino and Casa Solariega
2.4 km
Plaja Jardin
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