Puerto de la Cruz
The jewel of northern Tenerife, with its historic old town, botanical gardens and iconic Lago Martiánez.
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Bollullo Beach
Pristine black sand beach in the north
Iglesia de Santa Ana
The main parish church of Garachico beside Plaza de la Libertad, originally built around 1520 and rebuilt after the 1706 volcanic eruption.
Lago Martiánez
Municipal saltwater pool complex in Puerto de la Cruz, designed by the artist César Manrique and opened in 1977.
Drago Milenario de Icod de los Vinos
Largest and oldest specimen of Dracaena draco, located in the Parque del Drago in Icod de los Vinos and declared a national monument in 1917.
Castillo de San Felipe
17th-century coastal fortress built to defend the shoreline against pirate attacks; a listed cultural heritage monument now used as a cultural venue.
Museo Arqueológico del Puerto de la Cruz
A municipal museum with origins in 1953 (current premises since 1991) holding one of the most complete collections of Guanche pottery on the island, with over a thousand 'gánigo' vessels and objects of aboriginal daily life.
Shopping area in the center of Puerto de la Cruz (Plaza del Charco and Calle Quintana)
Pedestrian historic center of Puerto de la Cruz with shopping around Plaza del Charco.
Mirador Altos de Baracán
Viewpoint high in the Teno massif, with sweeping views of the north coast and the Atlantic.
Faro de Punta de Teno
Lighthouse at the north-western tip of Tenerife, at Punta de Teno within the Teno rural park, overlooking the cliffs and the ocean.
El Caletón
Natural rock pools created by the lava of the 1706 volcanic eruption, which solidified on contact with the sea forming pools connected to the ocean; free public bathing area with walkways and steps.
Mariposario del Drago
Tropical butterfly park opened in 1997 next to the Millenary Drago tree in Icod de los Vinos, with over 800 free-flying butterflies of around 150 species from around the world.
Playa de San Marcos
Shell-shaped black sand beach with sheltered waters in the coastal village of San Marcos.
Loro Parque
Zoo and botanical garden next to Puerto de la Cruz, home to the world's largest parrot collection, as well as orcas, dolphins, penguins, gorillas and an aquarium.
Cueva de los Guanches (Icod)
A Guanche archaeological site declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (Archaeological Zone) in 2005, located in the El Cardonal area above the Playa del Moreno cliff.
Puerto de la Cruz
A seafaring town in northern Tenerife, the cradle of tourism in the Canary Islands, with an old town listed as a Site of Cultural Interest.
Los Patos Beach
Isolated wild beach next to Bollullo
House of the Balconies
17th-century mansion with traditional wooden balconies
Mueca Festival
Street arts festival with theater, circus and music in Puerto de la Cruz. Free.
El Socorro Beach
Surf beach with consistent waves
Private Volcanic Wine Tour
Private winery tour with sommelier and premium tasting
Playa Jardín
Black beach designed by César Manrique
Phe Festival
Indie and alternative arts festival in Puerto de la Cruz.
San Pedro Viewpoint
Views of the green Orotava Valley and banana plantations
