Puerto de la Cruz
Spain · Canary IslandsES
City in Tenerife, Spain
Puerto de la Cruz is a city and municipality in the northern part of the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It was formerly known by its English translation, "Port of the Cross", although now it is known by its Spanish name in all languages. Puerto de la Cruz is located on the northern coast, 4 km (2 mi) northwest of La Orotava and 30 km (19 mi) west of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The TF-5 motorway passes through the municipality. The population is 30,483 (2018). In Spanish, the local inhabitants are known as Portuenses. With an area of 8.73 km2 (3 sq mi), the municipality is the smallest in Tenerife. The elevation of the town's centre is 9 m (30 ft) above sea level and the highest point being Las Arenas, a volcanic cone with an elevation of 249 m (817 ft).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 31,137
- Coordinates
- 28.414, -16.549
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Canary
- Elevation
- 4 m
Overview of Puerto de la Cruz
Travellers heading to Canary Islands, Spain will find Puerto de la Cruz, a low-key town. Its resident count stands at approximately 31,137. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: sports, water sports and family. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Puerto de la Cruz
Sports in Puerto de la Cruz
(3)The sports shortlist for Puerto de la Cruz: Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. All of it is drawn from Puerto de la Cruz's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Puerto de la Cruz
(3)Water Sports in Puerto de la Cruz covers Canoeing, Paddle and Snorkeling. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Puerto de la Cruz.
Family in Puerto de la Cruz
(2)Our data lists Aquariums and Zoo as family options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Puerto de la Cruz.
Nature in Puerto de la Cruz
(2)On the nature side, Puerto de la Cruz offers Gardens and Volcanoes. All of it is drawn from Puerto de la Cruz's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Puerto de la Cruz
(1)Under nightlife, Puerto de la Cruz is tagged with Casinos. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Puerto de la Cruz.
Best time to visit Puerto de la Cruz
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Puerto de la Cruz is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Canary Islands and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Atlantic/Canary.
Similar destinations
Places near Puerto de la Cruz that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puerto de la Cruz known for?
- Puerto de la Cruz, in Canary Islands, Spain, is best known for sports, water sports and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 31,137 residents.
- What can you do in Puerto de la Cruz?
- Recorded activities in Puerto de la Cruz include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Canoeing and Paddle. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Puerto de la Cruz?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Puerto de la Cruz located?
- Puerto de la Cruz is located in Canary Islands, Spain. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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