Puerto de la Cruz holidays

Taking inspiration from traditional Spanish food, you’ll find an array of delicacies in Puerto de la Cruz. Seafood is particularly flavourful and fresh in Tenerife, with parrot fish being a popular choice among locals. Known as vieja, the fish is typically served with delicious salty potatoes called papas arrugadas. If vieja isn’t to your taste, try cherne – or grouper, in English. This meaty white fish has fewer bones and is often compared to cod. If you don’t fancy seafood, try carne con papas. Consisting of beef and potatoes in a rich, savoury sauce, this is the perfect meal for those who crave something hearty. This sauce is commonly made from a selection of herbs and spices, as well as tomatoes, onions, carrots and white wine.

Featuring striking black volcanic sand framed by vibrant exotic plants, Playa Jardin is a beach like no other. In fact, it’s one of the most popular in Tenerife due to its naturally unique appearance. Despite its unusual combination of black sand and greenery, it offers the same crystal clear water that has helped Tenerife make a name for itself. Speaking of the sea, it’s the perfect temperature for a quick dip, helping you cool down after soaking up the welcome sun. While Playa Jardin is one of the most popular beaches, Playa El Bollullo has a lot to offer too. It’s much quieter and smaller than Playa Jardin, yet provides the most fantastic view of the turquoise ocean. Not only that, but there are beach bars nearby should you want lunch by the sea. Those with limited mobility may find it difficult to access, however, due to the number of stairs you have to take to get there.

Full of unbelievable natural beauty, there’s plenty to see and do in Puerto de la Cruz. Whether you’re heading to this part of the Canary Islands to explore the delightful old quarter or spend your time sunbathing, make sure you enjoy some of the other attractions on offer too.

Jardin Botanico: Enjoy the very best nature has to offer at Puerto de la Cruz’s 18th century botanical gardens. With an array of vibrant tropical and subtropical plants, you’re bound to be blown away by the natural beauty within its walls. Jardin Botanico is the perfect place to escape the busy beaches and town centre, allowing you to engulf yourself in nature. There is a plethora of plants to admire, with the most popular of all being a 200-year-old fig tree.

Loro Park: Located on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz, Loro Park has been deemed the best zoo in Europe by TripAdvisor. With an array of attractions and beautiful wildlife, it’s not hard to see why this 13.5-hectare zoo is so popular. You’ll get to see a myriad of adorable animals, including dolphins, killer whales, lions and chimps. There’s also an aquarium that is home to smaller marine life such as jellyfish and koi carp.