Puerto de la Cruz Holidays

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Puerto De La Cruz is a city on the northern coast of Tenerife. Rich in history and culture, It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of island. One of the most distinctive attractions of Puerto de la Cruz are the resorts' incredible volcanic sand beaches, which offer stretches of unique black sand.

While on holiday in Puerto de la Cruz, there are plenty of historical sites and fun attractions to keep the entire family entertained! One of the most popular attractions for tourists is a visit to Loro Parque, regarded as one of the best zoo’s not only in Tenerife, but the entire world! For a chill day in the sun, relax on one of the beaches landscaped by famous Spanish artist César Manrique!

Puerto de la Cruz is more laid back than some of its neighbouring resorts which makes it the perfect holiday destination for families and older couples looking to have a chilled-out summer holiday.

Flights from Dublin to Tenerife south airport operate  seven days  a week during the summer and also operate from Cork, Knock and Shannon with an estimated flight time of 4 hours and 30 minutes. There are always great deals on holidays to Puerto de la Cruz from Dublin, Cork, Knock and Shannon.

To learn more about things to do in Puerto de la Cruz, the best time to go and local info see here.

Things to do in Puerto de la Cruz

Attractions 

• Spend a day at the amazing Siam Park, widely regarded as one of the best water parks on the continent of Europe.
• See the sights of Puerto de la Cruz on wheels, with a city Segway tour.
• Have some Ice cream in Plaza del Charco, the city’s main square.
• Spend the day chilling at Lago Martinez, a seaside open air pool complex.

 Nightlife 

Puerto de la Cruz is a laid-back city in terms of nightlife, but you will still find plenty of bars and pubs to spend a relaxing evening in.

Dining Out

Puerto de la Cruz has a varied range of cuisine on offer. You will find restaurants across the city specializing in both Spanish and international cuisine for you to enjoy.

For Families 

Families will love a visit to Loro Parque, an incredible animal zoo filled with spectacular animals, including dolphins, snakes and gorillas!

Beaches

Playa Jardin is the perfect beach to spend the day at. This stunning volcanic sand beach has a striking landscape and is coupled with gentle waves, making it the perfect beach for the family.

Shopping 

La Villa Centro Comercial is a stunning shopping mall set in a vintage Spanish setting. It is here that you will find plenty of well-known Spanish high street stores.

Oktoberfest

Puerto de la Cruz hosts it very own Oktoberfest annually around the end of August (the irony!). During Oktoberfest in Plaza De Europa you will find plenty of stalls selling German beer and musical performances to enjoy!

Best Time to Go

As Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands, it experiences year-round warm weather. Peak tourism season is during the summer, when temperatures average in the low thirties and the island sees over twelve hours of sunshine a day, making it the perfect time to have a Tenerife sun holiday!

Local Info

Currency

Euro is the currency used on the island of Tenerife.

Time Zone

There is no time difference between Ireland and Tenerife.

Getting around 

Flights from Dublin, Cork, Knock and Shannon operate to Tenerife south airport up to seven days a week during summer, with an estimated flight time from Dublin of four hours and thirty minutes. From the airport it is a one-hour drive to Puerto De La Cruz. Taxis are cheap so car rental isn’t necessary, however if you would like to explore the island, having a car is a great way to do so!