Welcome to Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz is the elder statesman of Tenerife tourism, with a history of welcoming foreign visitors that dates back to the late 19th century, when it was a spa destination popular with genteel Victorian ladies. These days the town is a charming resort with real character. There are stylish boardwalks, beaches with safe swimming, traditional restaurants, a leafy central plaza, lots of pretty parks and gardens and plenty to see and do. There are also plenty of predominately German tourists and foreign residents here, hence the proliferation of bakeries selling delicious German-style breads and cakes.
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Teide National Park Tour from Tenerife with Hotel Pickup
Begin with a pickup in the area of your hotel, and then travel by coach to Teide National Park, the UNESCO World Heritage site that surrounds the mighty Mt Teide volcano in the center of Tenerife. As you travel, listen to your guide talk about the day’s itinerary, which differs depending on your pickup location.Departing from south Tenerife:If your accommodation is situated in Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos in the southern part of the island, stop first in the mountain village of Vilaflor, where you’ll recharge with a drink and snack (own expense) at a local cafe.Then, continue to the mesmerizing Los Roques de García inside the national park. With your guide, discover the types of flora that flourish here and get up close to the much-photographed Roque Cinchado and Llano de Ucanca.Next, stop at Parador de Cañadas del Teide for lunch (own expense). Located in the Cañadas del Teide crater, the hotel boasts impressive views of Mt Teide and the Pico Viejo crater. If you’ve brought food with you, eat al fresco while you soak up the sun and jaw-dropping vistas.After, make the most of free time to explore Los Roques de García. Alternatively, enjoy a cable car ride up Mt Teide (at own expense).When the time comes, return to your coach and journey back to your hotel via the forested Chío area.Departing from north Tenerife:If your hotel is located in Puerto de la Cruz in the north of the island, travel through La Orotava Valley (Valle de la Orotava), an idyllic region filled with gullies and cliffs. Take photos of the lush landscapes, which are dominated by the ever-present Mt Teide, and explore the area’s top sights with your guide.See where the towering Canarian pines grow, and then head deep into the heart of Teide National Park for an up-close look at Mt Teide. Should you wish, enjoy a panoramic flight on the cable car (own expense), or tour the park with your guide at no extra cost.When the time comes, return to your coach and travel back to your hotel. Along the way, stop for lunch (own expense) at the National Park.
Teide National Park Tour and Loro Parque Ticket
Your day tour starts with hotel pickup for the drive to your first stop, Teide National Park. Pass through Vilaflor, the highest village in Spain with an elevation of 4,640 feet (1,414 meters). It is the least populated municipality on the island of Tenerife and was the birthplace of the 17th-century saint Hermano Pedro, the Canaries' first saint. Then arrive at Loro Park in Puerto de la Cruz, one of the island's most popular attractions. The park combines tropical and sub-tropical gardens and a zoo that features 135,000 square feet (12,500 square meters) of facilities and habitats that are home to numerous species of plants (such as orchids, cactus, and dragon trees) and animals (such as chimpanzees, dolphins, flamingos, sea lions, orca whales, penguins, and tigers). A restaurant and picnic areas are available. You can also learn about the Loro Parque Foundation, which promotes the protection, conservation, and recovery of endangered species and has participated in European breeding programs for endangered animals like the cariamarillo and hyacinth macaw parrot.Your tour ends with hotel drop-off.
Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers
An climate-controlled coach will pick you up from your hotel in the morning to begin your 8-hour tour of Puerto de la Cruz, a historic resort destination once popular among Victorian elite. After the coach drops you off in the city center, you're free to spend the day exploring this second most populated area of the Canary Islands. Stroll through leafy Plaza del Charco, the commercial hub of the city, or spend some time at Lake Martianez, the Botanical Gardens, the San Telmo Hermitage, or the Sitio Litre orchid garden. Grab a German pastry or do some window shopping along the Paseo of San Telmo, or catch some rays on the black sands of Playa Jardín. All food, drinks, and entrance fees are at your own expense.The coach will meet you back at the city center in late afternoon for transfer back to your hotel.
Day Trip to La Laguna from Puerto de la Cruz
Pamper yourself and do a very different and exclusive excursion to La Laguna and the Anaga Natural Park. You will feel like a king in the deluxe minivans with all amenities. The tour starts from the North of Tenerife, from Puerto de La Cruz and the first destination is San Cristobal de la Laguna, a beautiful town declared world heritage by the UNESCO. Stroll down its narrow streets and discover its stories and legends. After leaving this small village will be entering the Anaga Natural Park, a zone shaped more than 8 million years ago and with exuberant nature. The tour visits the mountain Las Mercedes to see one of the most spectacular rainforests in the world. In the restaurant Caserio de Taganana, have a delicious lunch with typical canary specialties and enjoy amazing views of Almaciga and Benijos. The last stage of the tour is to the capital of the island, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a city with a perfect mix of modernity and traditions. After the tour ends, the drive back to the meeting point.
From Tenerife: Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour in La Gomera
Have the opportunity to visit the most beautiful corners of the island of Gomera on this Jeep safari tour. You will leave from the south of Tenerife on a morning ship towards San Sebastián de la Gomera.The island of Gomera has much to offer with its beautiful landscapes and people, the incomparable Garajonay National Park and its cultural heritage of the whistling language. You will also have time to enjoy some food and most picturesque villages.Your driver will inform you at each stop about the places you are visiting. On this tour, you will discover the island that was the bridge to the discovery of the New World.Departure: Playa de las Américas - Puerto de la CruzAvailable: Monday to Saturday*Schedule: the ship starts at 09:00 AM. Return at approximately 17:30 h.Attractions: San Sebastian de la Gomera, Agulo, Garajonay ...Includes: driver, ship transfer and food.Meeting Point Pick-up from your hotel or nearby meeting point. You will receive all the details concerning the pick-up point with your booking confirmation. Pick-up is provided at your hotel or nearby meeting point. Please provide your hotel address so you can be assigned to the nearest meeting point. You will receive all the details concerning the pick-up point with the booking confirmation.
Segway Tour in Tenerife
A Segway Tour through the historical center of Puerto de la Cruz will not leave you indifferent. Discover the essence of this charming city on a 1 hour tour.Our guide will show you the most characteristic places and city history. You´ll have a very good and know even more about the place you´ve chosen for your vacation.Choose from at 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.