To the north of Tenerife lies Puerto De La Cruz right at the foot of the dormant volcano Mount Teide. Once a major port, this small coastal town started off the tourist boom to the Canary Islands many years ago. Although one of the most popular destinations in Spain and Tenerife, Puerto De La Cruz has not lost its small-town charm and still teems with both locals and tourists alike. ust 35km from Santa Cruz, this picturesque town is full of attractions popular with the Spanish and visitors alike

Puerto de la Cruz enjoys a warm all year round climate with long hours of sunshine and low rainfall. Weather in Puerto de
la Cruz is updated regularly, so you can always see the current weather for the town, you can also view a 5 day weather forecast for Puerto de la Cruz and for the neighbouring towns and resorts. Puerto de la Cruz is a well known holiday resort with a good range of hotels and rental accommodation, there are wonderful sandy beaches and a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants in the resort. Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife) benefits from a year-round Spring-like climate with average daytime temperatures varying between 16°C (60°F)  in January and February and 26°C (78°F) during July and August ....

Loro Parque is famous for its parrots and dolphin performances and the 18th century Jardín de Aclimatación, between Puerto de la Cruz and Orotava, houses a variety of plants from all over the world. Then there is the long and winding uphill journey to the island’s biggest attraction, Mount Teide, with its snow-capped peak and lunar landscape. 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. The Loro Parque is a man-made nature paradise in Puerto de la Cruz. It houses a shark tunnel and is home to the largest collection of parrots in the world.

he Playa Jardin is Puerto de la Cruz's premium beach. Distinctive with its volcanic black sand it boasts sun loungers and watersports and is backed up with cafes and bars. When the wind gets up it is also popular with windsurfers. When it is too choppy to hit the beach, the Lago de Martianez outdoor lido on the waterfront is on hand to recreate the beach holiday experience. 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. You'll find plenty of restaurants, especially in the small streets leading off the Avenida de Colon. Try local specialities such as 'cocido canario', a robust beef stew, or sample fresh goats cheese from the spa town of Vilaflor.