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Puerto de la Cruz is often called Puerto Cruz or El Puerto.Why El Puerto as short abbreviation? The people of La Orotava used this, because it was their Puerto which means their harbor, before the port village turned into an independent Tenerife town. La Orotava also loved it for relaxing holidays by its seaside. Hardly any sand beach was there then, but mainly rock pools and unprotected rough seas.
Small Tenerife harbor town with exciting past:Get intrigued by El Puerto's Tenerife history which does not stop at the time when the place was the ancient fish provider village of mighty La Orotava...You will quickly discover, why it has been so popular since the end of the 19th century...
The north Tenerife resort of eternal spring:The attached photo of the north Tenerife town with street Calle Quintana shows the pleasing light of enticing autumn weather in this oldest Tenerife resort.Puerto de la Cruz temperatures are almost ideal for young and old with soothing 25 degrees Celsius in September and October, in general. Besides, the temperature scale hardly shows less than 17 degrees Celsius or more than 30 in extreme cases. Learn why fans and locals of Puerto de la Cruz are never worried, when clouds show up on some days. Discover the secrets of the Tenerife sun... Puerto Cruz relaxation strategies:The afternoon rest times, called siestas in Spanish serve for relaxation, which does not mean you should use them to sleep.They are rather meant to be short breaks for physical and mental recovery which border on medication. You may have noticed the serene peace in the depicted siesta time photo of Calle Quintana above... Feelings of wellness and relaxation come easy in this spot. This street leads off the central hub. 
In passage Quintana, you may hardly feel crowded during folk holidays or religious celebrations, either of which are called Tenerife fiestas or Tenerife festivals. Besides, it is always easy to rest in between parties in the oldest Tenerife resort.Admire the Latin life style of passing time by a rest in a street café. See the one around the corner from C/Quintana where Carnival lights trail above walkers and sitting people during Tenerife winter holidays Puerto de la Cruz... Puerto de la Cruz within La Orotava Valley:Learn how small an area Puerto de la Cruz takes up in the Los Realejos mapped areal photos which help for getting around... Some say that the old town of the harbor of the cross is the smallest Tenerife municipality. The number of its estimated 35 000 inhabitants called Portuenses make it plausible, indeed.
Puerto's relaxing pass-time of catching fish: Note the unbelievable girl in her red mini dress in the photo nearby... She is busy with Tenerife fishing right by the touristy San Telmo beach front of this northern Tenerife town. By the way, there are more interesting Tenerife Besides, some families seem to take fishing holidays around Christmas by the little harbour of Puerto Cruz, where shark fishing seems to be trendy as well, since we have entered Recession in 2009. Weeks when nothing happens to excite you in Puerto Cruz are rare, as you may guess. There always seems to be a next week with new Tenerife celebrations, such as the Mueca art festival of the oldest Tenerife resort, which was not repeated in 2011 but should come back in 2012. Use this balance of peace and thrill for best Tenerife Puerto de la Cruz holidays... Puerto Cruz art, culture and the environment:Indeed, the oldest Tenerife resort is famous for its cultural and artistic activities. Discover examples of Hotel Maritim Tenerife, Hotel Turquesa Puerto Cruz and several others...
Admire the Puerto de la Cruz international celebrities Agatha Christie and Hemingway as live size wax figures at Sitro Litre. The Agatha Christie movie which followed during the 20th century on international cinema screens was just another symbol of applause for the oldest Tenerife resort. Click photo to enlarge... Sitio Litre is a stately old public mansion of the town. There were other famous dwellers in the oldest Tenerife resort. The world traveler aristocrat, scientist, biologist and philosopher Baron of Humboldt found much peace and contemplation in Puerto Cruz. However, Michael Jackson was on tour to give a big show in Tenerife's capital but, selected his residence in Puerto de la Cruz. Puerto de la Cruz Calle Lomo :
Nothing could deliver a more charming stage, such as the old quarters around Street Calle Lomo, a few meters from Plaza del Charco del los Camorones, the central town square. This pedestrian road has benches, pot plants, small trees and old fashioned lanterns. They stand on corners or are attached to buildings. Everything contrasts with white, red, yellow and blue house facades of former fishermen houses. A couple of cheap hostel type hotels are also there. More and more of the fishing folks' residences are being restored now, others were turned into restaurants.Discover day time pictures of Calle Lomo and surrounding with Tenerife restaurants Restaurante Tulipes and Mille Sabores and much more at my flickr set Photos Puerto de la Cruz... Bright colors of gaily dressed young people and tourists mix with modern white buildings, while aged dark timber, heavy brass or copper give the town the antique touch. Admire these Puerto de la Cruz classy features by walking at leisure... Marvel at lovingly carved balconies and alcoves... Trace the value of the genuinely old... Step back in time by more than 200 years... Look into every open door, as you don't want to miss out on many soothing patios. They often invite into plant filled taverns, where you can gaze at the stars in the sky. Stroll past historical El Puerto sights and town squares in a calm way, while enjoying the nearby ocean air...
Profit of special surrounding for a meal with a difference!Go for a meal in style in a big townhouse called La Casona which dates back to XVIII... It was once home of Tenerife aristocrats. Sip a drink on the veranda of Hotel Marqueza and admire its inside patio. Or discover a similar one at Hotel Monopol... Both hotels are neighbors in street Calle Quintana. This part of Puerto town is a must around Christmas during Tenerife winter holidays. Puerto de la Cruz folk groups which are dressed in traditional gear walk past singing Christmas Charols, while some of their musicians play on unusual Tenerife instruments. Meantime the festive decoration is lit up and enchants everywhere. Name me a better place for a holiday rest to regain your energies, where it is quite unheard of to catch a winter cold...
Indulge in nostalgic, intriguing surroundings. Walk right in... Sample yummy cakes at El Milo Café beside a splashing fountain in its stunning ancient inside Patio in Calle San Juan. Go see a Spanish movie at the cinema opposite...
Don't miss the tiny town square Plaza de Doctor Victor Perez... Get there by a few steps from Calle Quintana, off Plaza del Charco... There is also the old Hotel de los Principes (Hotel of the Princes), which I found closed down in June 2008. In September 2009, I saw the bottom restaurant of Hotel Los Principes open again. Rest on a park bench by its front door and glimpse into the open entrance of church San Francisco on the other side... Watch a happy world go by from this enchanting, typical Puerto de La Cruz square or, read a book under palms while smelling pink and red petunia blooms of artfully arranged flower beds which surround you. Listen to the dripping of the cooling fountain, where the water runs over Yam Elephant plants beside you... Don't be shy to enter church San Francisco Puerto de la Cruz... This tiny paradise park is just one of the relaxing options of El Puerto Cruz. The bright colors of church details will astound you, while red gold is rounding everything off. Canadian pine ceilings inside and heavy wooden doors outside make it typically Canary, and in this case Puerto Cruz style. The town's many facets were so much emphasized by poets. They are still very much appreciated now. Here, the legendary little church Ermita de Santiago. No, it is not in Puerto town but, but will help you to get an idea of what to expect likewise in El Puerto of the Cruz.
Antique hotels in Tenerife like Hotel Marquesa and Hotel Monopol with their intriguing interior court and rooms, such as an old Tenerife pub or bar, Go to Puerto Cruz hotels to find the accommoation of your choice by beachfronts, in the pedestrian hub or keep a bit of a distance from the tourist center. More historic Tenerife architecture Puerto Cruz:Please, find a list of historical buildings in Tenerife culture History of the town is seen looking at the past as well as by analyzing draw backs such as the Los Rodeos air crash. Yet, admire the positive thinking of the town with the protected, old fashioned little harbor. Indeed, the Puerto Cruz future promises success.
The photo beside is of Café Ebano. This cafe and bar is right behind church Iglesia de la Peña Francia of Calle Quintana. Near it are fancy boutiques and a big fruit and vegetable shop.Shopping:Discover the secrets and delights of Tenerife shopping Puerto Cruz ... Find more of Puerto de la Cruz charm, street and beach front scenes under the following topics: Apartments Puerto de la Cruz; a hunt for a holiday home in Tenerife; Find accommodation...
Discover my own Tenerife apartment... See many photos of it and find out, why it is special besides being only 10 minutes from Central Puerto de la Cruz... Grab it as your holiday home in Tenerife or for long term rental... Puerto Cruz Parks:
Almost all of the 5 main parks in Tenerife's oldest resort are entrance free, except the Orchid Park at Taoro, Botanic Gardens (El Botanico) of Puerto de la Cruz where you can see Tilandsias like in the picture...This botanic park is proof of an amazing climate in Tenerife, suited for most plants and trees of diverse world regions. Implementation of an additional 60 000 square meters of the botanical park area has begun. The gardens will reach towards the Free Way FT1 at La Paz which became an elite suburb of Puerto Cruz after an astro physics event. Entrance to the botanic park la Paz is relatively cheap compared to Aquapark at Risco Belo Taoro which is only an activity park for water fun for swans and the like. While Taoro Park all its sections including the waterfalls are for free, the park of Taoro Hotel has been closed for quite a while.
The stunning subtropical and indigenous parks at Playa JardinPuerto de la Cruz also let you wonder around without paying a cent. Click to see an enlarged nature reserve image...Loro Park with its amazing animal shows in subtropical plant surroundings is a different story, of course. However, all who have been there say it is worth every penny they paid to enjoy it. Nobody minds pulling a wallet for the famous Lago Lido Martianez. This subtropical water park is a treat for swimming, tanning and socializing. Not to forget are its surprises underground. Taoro Restaurant with its yummy reasonably priced food is in the middle of an outstanding free park. Puerto Cruz gourmet town or Tenerife cheap food stronghold:Locate best and cheap Puerto Cruz eating places with photos including a link for gastronomy news at Tenerife restaurants.
Café Ebano with the best cheese cake in town still has the same wall shelves which it had when it was used by a chemist.However, its adjoined restaurant is not a disco any more.
An ancient pharmacy in Calle San Juan looks very much like Café Ebano inside. It has those olden days shop features also. Just figure, what a charming change this is compared to melamine and chrome. Old wooden glass containers hold medicines and drugs. Some of us may be lucky to remember similar shops way back during our childhood. By the way, look out for fantastic cakes and good coffee. Pay from 70 cents to EU 1.00 for an espresso. Spend from €1 to €1.59 for a large cup of milk café or the like. Sample yummy food of all kinds anywhere in town... Puerto de la Cruz is a paradise for gourmet vacations, indeed, while MacDonald, Hamburgers and American sandwiches also abound.
Best Puerto Cruz museums:
Museum of Archeology
The museum findings were located in caves at Martianez as well as at Punta Brava, the beach front by Loro Park and beach Playa Jardin.
Museum of Contemporary ArtThis museum is part of the Institute of Spanish StudiesIt is in Calle Quintana, 18 Tel: 034 922 387 310 Puerto favored by tourists aged 50 and older during winter:
It's true that the oldest resort of Tenerife seems to be an over winter recluse for middle aged couples on regular or early retirement.. But, wait until you see Puerto Cruz from July until September... Then, the town belongs Playa Jardin beaches: Learn about Playa Jardin, which is more than one Tenerife beach and discover the landscape design ideas, which helped to make what it is today... 
Also discover all about Tenerife volcanic rocks, which where brought to its beach by very heavy rains of 2009 and caused big car insurance claims in the Puerto de la Cruz barranco gorge Castillo San Felipe...Also see stunning photos thanks to a great designer of beach landscapes for Playa Jardin of this garden resort of Puerto Cruz...
The north and the south end of townEncounter the indisputable ocean scenery in the north of the town. It leads the eye as far as the Punta del Sol. To the contrary, part of the off the beaten track Punta Brava fishing hamlet at the southern end is the alternative exciting option to explore what's beyond. Tenerife parking Puerto de la Cruz:Did you know that there is a huge parking ground just behind this castle Castillo San Felipe? Few Tenerife beaches are that spoiled with a nearby car park. Open page Tenerife parking to see a Tenerife landscape birds eye picture of this part of Puerto de la Cruz. Even spot tourists on Playa Jardin next to the historic building as well as Loro Park within much greenery...
Retirement insider tips for the oldest Tenerife resort:Retirement advice is given by an elderly Frenchmen who stayed on in Tenerife. He gives practical retirement tips for the oldest Tenerife resort as well for Spain. Consult links which lead to retirees with experiences in and around Puerto de la Cruz with health services, operations and, Spanish and English speaking doctors in my topic about living in Tenerife...
Puerto de la Cruz Education and Schools:Education is provided cheaply at the There is also a semi private school called
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Many a language school is part of the Puerto education scene. I wouldn't like to recommend any, as I don't have experience with them. Puerto Cruz schools for computer tuition are numerous but are all in Spanish.Contact me if you are interested to know more. There's a diving school which often takes off for trips to the under water world from the Puerto Cruz little harbor.Their members are mainly German speaking. There are 2 surf schools with Santasurf being one of them. They have Spanish diving classes, only. More about Santasurf diving school in page Playa Martianez, the link of which find by scrolling down... There are many driving schools in and around Puerto for Spanish speakers.
Tenerife News for Sport Puerto Cruz March 2008:'Puerto Cruz' is called Tenerife Sports Town for its many clubs, pools, stadiums in and around its built up area.This might all be good enough for Puerto's young but not sufficient to give international tourism a boost. Such was decided quite a while ago by the town's lady Mayor Lola Padrón of the socialist PSOE party. Puerto Cruz Mayor Lola Padrón has made it:Euros 6 Million were granted to the town of Puerto Cruz for improvements of infrastructure thanks to Lola Padron. They regard sports installations near Beach Jardin by San Felipe Fortress. The public pools a well as the stadium will be given a face lift. The terms granted by the relevant department FOMIT in Spain central government are excellent. 0,5 % credit to be paid off over 15 years plus, other good terms. Mayor Padrón's vision is to attract sports enthusiasts and champions to Tenerife during times of cold unsuitable winters to improve the town's image and tourism. We heard already, of improvements of beach Playa Martianez which has ideal surf. For how long? If a breakwater will be added to fend off waves, as was suggested in 2009, this would be the end of its great surfing. Plaza del Charco:
Plaza de Charcos de los Camarones in Puerto de la Cruz was once a small rock pool before a volcanic eruption. The latter originated from the location of today's Monasterio where La Montañeta of the monk became the result of a small volcano outbreak, a long time ago.Going from Puerto Cruz to Rock pools Los Gigantes you may find out what they are like in Tenerife. Lava from La Montañeta made the Puerto Cruz harbor shrink in a similar fashion like in Garachico which is special for Elderly locals rest on benches and watch kids who play there or gaze at pigeons. I have seen a Loro bird in one of the very old Ficus Benjamina trees. It must have gotten away from Loro Park which means Parrot Park. Find Puerto's famous parrots on the seaside called Punta Brava. At its end notice the blue sky scraper called Hotel Maritim Tenerife of Los Realejos. You can almost spit from this 4 star tourist enclave onto the border of Puerto Cruz. Most of the hotel's luxury apartments are in private hands. Central bus station:Walking straight up the road from Plaza del Charco and taking the 2nd on the right you will hit the bus station, which comes 2nd after Santa Cruz Tenerife.
Indian Club:The Indian Club, which was last in Calle Mazorocco has closed.Its owner has gone to the UK in 2010. An Indian shop owner told me in October 2011 that the club is now at by Corner Calle Bethencourt and Calle Iriarte, on top near the steps. She said that it is still doing the Puja ceremonies. There is a more recent Indian Restaurant which I like a lot. It is tiny, very colorful and serves delicious Indian food. I went there in 2010 and again in 2011. It is in Calle Virtud off Calle Valois. It is the Restaurant Restaurante Matadi.
EntertainmentPlease, go from Puerto de la Cruz to Entertainment Tenerife to find more bars, clubs and other places of the oldest Tenerife resort that offer live music and/or dance floors as well as concerts and events Find Puerto Cruz jazz clubs and jazz events atSpanish News... Dance Academy Learn belly dance, Salsa, Tangoand they closed it in 2011. which is closed now. Tenerife transport busesFetch 98 per cent of Puerto de la Cruz buses now just below the new School for the dancing classes Ave.Melchior Luz, 2... Mind some don't operate until 19th of December 2009... A bus strike is on... See photo of the Supercor Corte Inglés below the Puerto Cruz dance academy.Churches for English speaking foreigners:English Anglican Church at Taoro Park on Sundays. The same church serves the German community at a different time on a the same day. Call Tel: 922 57 00 62 German Catholic church San Telmo:The lovely, antique chapel at San Telmo has a German Roman Catholic mass on Sundays as well as on Saturday evenings. Tel: 922560231 Scandinavian Church(all welcome)to the left of main town post office opposite Titsa bus station.A stationery shop is to the front of it on the left. Interesting data of Puerto de la Cruz:Puerto de la Cruz with its 32571 inhabitants, as per national statistics of 2010, spreads over an area of 8,73 km2. It has a population density of 3730,93 per m2.
Puerto Cruz Tenerife suburbs:The oldest and smallest Tenerife resort has about 12 suburbs. See them displayed outside in the front of its Titsa town buses, They are, El Durazno, La Vera, Las Arenas, La Paz and San Fernando, Taoro Park with Malpais in its upper parts. The latter are offen located higher than 450 m. Las Adelfas, Las Dehesas, San Antonio are on medium level. Most of the central hub with Martianez is almost level with the seashore or is just over 9 m above sea level. Much of Punta Brava is right by the ocean's edge and is one of the oldest Tenerife fishing hamlets, where parts of it are almost secretly off the beaten track.
More unusual photos Puerto Cruz:See rather unusual pictures of Puerto de la Cruz which emphasize a best winter holiday climate in Tenerife for middle of January!
Kindly note: Other Tenerife towns and resorts which are must sees during holidays on the biggest of all Canary Islands are:
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