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Things to Do in Puerto de la Cruz

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Top Attractions in Puerto de la Cruz

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Marine park with engaging sea lion, dolphin, and orca shows, including a splash zone. Provides discovery tours for a behind-the-scenes glimpse and conservation education.
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Tranquil garden with a collection of plants and orchids, highlighted by an ancient dragon tree, koi ponds, and connections to Agatha Christie.
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  • DaMeurm
    Flamborough, UK51 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Delightful walk about in this park. So many parrots and birds in super avaries. The penguin enclosure is super, along with the aquariums. The Parc has some big cats, which I feel would appreciate bigger enclosures, goes too for the gorillas. But I guess that's zoos for you. The place is filled with trees and spotlessly clean. Plenty of places to sit picnic, cafes and toilet facilties.
    I did watch the Orcas. I wouldn't do it again. I stand by my thoughts on this kind of show. I'm not sure how this is contributing to Orca conservation, and read some alarming articles about Morgn, the Orca "rescued" off the coast of The Netherlands when very young. Nothing is conclusive about her deafness it seems. To be verified; that she is pregnant again, despite the agreement not to breed Orcas in captivity. So no, seen the show, and I cannot agree to them. However, it's a personal choice.
    There is a free yellow road train to and from the Parc from downtown Puerto de la Cruz.
    Written 15 February 2025
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  • 94009007
    Edinburgh, UK364 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I've never been one to lie around a pool on a sun lounger but since we started coming to Puerto for Christmas we always spend several days here. The sea water in the pools is pretty cold but you soon get used to it.

    There's plenty of places for drinks and snacks but this year we went to the Restaurante Lago for lunch. The grilled mussels and croquettes were really good. Staff are very friendly and the service is really good.
    Written 11 January 2025
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  • Maria T
    32 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you enjoy plants, this is the place to see a wide variety of species both endemic to the island and other introduced species.
    Written 13 February 2025
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  • leuveen
    London, UK1,351 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A stunning, quiet beach close to Puerto de la Cruz. It can be reached from Puerto on foot - it's a lovely walk through banana plantations with stunning views of the ocean. Reasonable fitness required as it's quite hilly and there is a lot of steps - unfortunately it's not accessible for people with mobility issues/prams etc.
    Written 4 February 2025
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  • zuv
    Bucharest, Romania40,329 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We passed by here on our way from Puerto de la Cruz to the Teide Volcano. It is a beautiful area, full of greenery. Forest, from place to place, few houses, small agricultural lands, domestic animals from place to place.
    I see that many people have posted reviews about the town of La Orotava, which is completely different thing.
    Written 25 July 2023
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  • catdut
    Newcastle upon Tyne, UK27 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice central square with several options for food, drink and ice cream.

    There is also a sizeable play park for children, in view of the various eateries.

    The Christmas decorations were very pretty.
    Written 21 December 2024
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  • leuveen
    London, UK1,351 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely park for a walk or a break after exploring the town. It's located on a hill, offering views of Puerto (which also means quite a lot of stairs to climb if you want to get to the top!).
    Written 5 February 2025
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  • 94009007
    Edinburgh, UK364 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    My wife and I love this beach and visit several times on our Christmas holiday in Puerto. There's a problem with the sewage treatment and levels of bacteria in the water are above the recommended safe levels. So there is a taped off area near the sea and signs to warn that swimming in the sea is not RECOMMENDED but it's NOT closed. Lifeguards are on duty and the toilets are open.

    Fewer than usual people were in the sea but still quite a lot. We walked up and down the beach but chose not to go into the water. Better safe than sorry! But I wouldn't be put off coming to Puerto. Lot's of local businesses have signs up criticising the local authority for not doing more to sort out the sewage issue.
    Written 10 January 2025
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  • Badforever
    London, Canada1,871 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Easily found from the area hotels. We walked up from the waterfront area. There are stairs the whole way. Once there, paid 4.75 euros per person. The paths are well maintained. The orchids are not the main component - in fact they are off to one side (near the ladies bathroom) in a covered area. They are grown in pots, but there is quite a variety. There is a small bar on site but we did not try it out.
    Written 23 January 2025
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  • Avril Q
    South Ayrshire, UK45 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We love to sit in this area. We especially like it when the waves are crashing up against the walls. It is not always safe to swim as red flags are displayed. It is a refreshing exciting place to sit whatever the weather.
    Written 28 December 2022
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  • betterthanwork
    Nottingham, UK1,544 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    An attractive Church in the centre of Puerto, with a pleasant little square at the rear.
    Unable to look round inside other than s quick peep, as there was a Sunday service taking place.
    Written 10 October 2022
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  • Badforever
    London, Canada1,871 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    There is a pdf you can download to give you a rough map plus a description and street address for most of the murals. Type "street art tenerife pdf" into the Google search bar to go to wonderfullifetenerife.com and it will download. Or just wander in the neighborhood at random - we found 15 before we downloaded the pdf.
    Written 23 January 2025
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