Puerto de la Cruz

The municipality extends along the northern coast of Tenerife, featuring black sand beaches and natural swimming pools carved into volcanic rock formations.

The settlement originated as a fishing port in 1502 and gained importance after the 1706 volcanic eruption destroyed the main port of Garachico.

The Plaza del Charco forms the central meeting point where residents gather among Indian laurel trees and traditional Canarian architecture.

The Botanical Garden, established in 1788, contains plant specimens from three continents and maintains research facilities for botanical studies.

Lago Martiánez complex comprises seven saltwater pools integrated into black volcanic rock, designed by architect César Manrique in 1971.

Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province

Capital city: Puerto de la Cruz

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

Part of: Mancomunidad del Norte de Tenerife

Shares border with: Los Realejos, La Orotava

Address: C. Aceviño, 6, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Website: https://puertodelacruz.es

GPS coordinates: 28.41667,-16.55000

Latest update: October 20, 2025 09:42