Location: Puerto de la Cruz
Top Things to do in Puerto de la Cruz
Top Restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz
What to do and see in Puerto de la Cruz, Canary Islands: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
One of Tenerife's top resorts, Puerto de la Cruz is on the north coast of the island. Both Spanish and island traditions are evident in the former fishing village. Its Sardine Festival and annual Carnaval are two highlights of life on the island. Busy, narrow streets of the Old Town, packed with colonial architecture, make walking a safer bet than driving. Popular attractions include Lago Martianez, the casino, Parrot Pool, the Banana Plantation and the Botanical Gardens, which date back to 1788.
Restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz
1. Teide Divers
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5.0 based on 169 reviews
We do cruise ship pick ups from the port of Santa Cruz.
2. Ride Base
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5.0 based on 194 reviews
Enjoy the ride and discover the island. TOURS & RENT - road bike, mtb, emtb.Enjoy, discover and train with RIDE BASE TENERIFE, your activity center in Tenerife. Explore our beautiful island from a privileged point of view. Discover unique landscapes, ravines and blue coasts here on Tenerife such as Mount Teide, Masca, Buenavista, Garachico or El Sauzal. You can rent road bikes, mountain bikes, E bikes and surfboards. We also offer guided bike and MTB tours on the entire northern part of Tenerife. Finally you can book a road bike week at Puerto de la Cruz, which including hotel, 5 guided tours and much more.
3. Segway Experience
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5.0 based on 213 reviews
Ride through Puerto de la Cruz on an electric self-balancing on an original Segway®. Enjoy this exciting tour where our qualified local guide will show you Puerto de la Cruz, its people and its history. Numbers are limited to six people per guide, ensuring a personalized experience with a small group. Choose from a selection of start times. Put on your helmet and enjoy a training session to get familiar with your two-wheeled Segway®. Once you feel at ease, follow your guide and glide through the city on our route. Enjoy a tour of almost two hours, visiting The Garden Beach at Punta Brava (Playa Jardin), Saint Philip´s Castle, neighbourhood of La Ranilla, fishing harbour, The Martianez Coast Swimming Pool Complex, the palm tree promenade, church of Nuestra Señora de la Pena de Francia, pass by the famous Plaza del Charco (Pool Square) and more. And all this in a fun way. To see more information about our tours, availability, offers and access to the booking system, you can visit our website.
4. The Molly Malone
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5.0 based on 204 reviews
Welcome to the Molly Malone! The best place to go out in town if you are looking for a good drink and entertainment at night! You will find us very easy close to the Harbour. We have live music every night from monday to saturday from 9:30pm onwards, encouringing to all join in with participation! If you fancy singing a song or playing the guitar, you are very welcome, as this is a bit like Ireland 40 years ago! The real thing! We are a family runned business that has been in Puerto de la Cruz since 1987, that's over 30 years already!! Every day ever since, it's been our bread and butter to keep the music going on and make sure that you and your friends have a great time here with us! You are all welcom! :)
Reviewed By GarrySpillane - Ardpatrick, Ireland
We were just here for only one night unfortunately due to the escalating corona virus issues. However we loved it. It is a real Irish pub (you could substitute Welsh, Scottish or English for Irish in there). Not a Temple Bar Irish pub but a rural Irish pub. The night we were there, there were local Spanish, local ex-pat's from Ireland and the UK and tourists like ourselves. The local kids were playing pool out the back, the older locals were at the bar and the Irish and British were out listening and dancing to the music. A lovely friendly place. If we make it back to Puerto de la Cruz this is the first place I am heading to.
5. Loro Parque
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4.5 based on 30,048 reviews
Loro Parque is the world-famous and adored by all animal adventure park in the Canaries. Get ready for excitement and fun at this "must see" attraction..
Reviewed By broganmumby
We went on a transfer from Playa de las Americas, which doesn't take as long as they say! Fantastic park with so much to see! Highly recommend the tour that they offer you when you go in as you get to see everything behind the scenes as well such as the vets, penguins and go underneath the orca whale tank to see them! They tell you everything about the place as well and will help you to find out which order to do the shows in! Whale and dolphin shows are a must!! Food is above average but fine for snacks and drinks!
6. Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanico)
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4.5 based on 4,663 reviews
Reviewed By lunafly4 - Southampton, United Kingdom
One of the attractions of the beautiful Puerto de la Cruz. It is worth going there just to see what a great wealth of plants can be seen in this area. It's such a small nature lesson for everyone, beautiful flowers and amazing trees. Just beautiful !
7. Costa Martianez
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4.5 based on 6,300 reviews
The Costa Martianez Tourist Complex, also known as Lago Martianez, is a leisure and entertainment zone comprising seven artificial seawater swimming pools and a large lake, as well as gardens, terraces, islands, viewpoints, solaria, cultural spaces, bars and restaurants. It currently constitutes the symbol and main tourist attraction of Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, the most traditional and prestigious tourist city on the Canary Islands. The Costa Martianez Complex is the pride of Puerto de la Cruz and all of Tenerife. The quality and beauty of its facilities provide the visitor with the most suitable environment for bathing and relaxing and, thanks to the Canary Islands’ privileged climate, can be enjoyed at any time of the year.
Reviewed By The_Hoods_Barnsley - Barnsley, United Kingdom
With it's simply stunning main lake and several smaller pools, what Puerto de la Cruz lacks in beaches Costa Martianez certainly makes up for! It's perfectly manicured and well kept with plenty of sunbeds and places to grab a snack and a drink and at 5.50 euros entrance it's excellent value. As others have said, you can pop in and out as much as you want during the day as long as you hang on to your ticket but we were sucked into the tranquillity and spent the whole day here.
8. Orotava Valley
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4.5 based on 1,233 reviews
Reviewed By PaulaH37 - Horsham, United Kingdom
My husband and I visited this charming restaurant which had been recommended in the Tenerife scenic drive book we were following. A charming courtyard, soon filled up with locals. The owner was charming and brought out a lovely bottle of wine, then a delicious grilled cheese and a dish of scrambled eggs, mushrooms and prawns. Definitely recommend.
9. Playa El Bollullo
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4.5 based on 958 reviews
Reviewed By GHarr49768 - Market Harborough, United Kingdom
Well worth a walk to admire the views - wear sensible shoes and make sure you take water . Very pleasant walk.
10. Teatro Timanfaya
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Check Facebook page for info on cabaret plays, theatre functions, and also symphonic orchestras and other live plays.Theatre, musicals, concerts and much more. Capacity 200 seats.
Reviewed By sarannoll
The beatle freaks performed on a variety of Beatles songs. An entertaining performance, highly recommend!
