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Things to see in Puerto de la Cruz (Spain): 44 places and when to go

Puerto de la Cruz is a town in Spain, and this site lists 44 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (18), Wildlife (9), Nature (8). The best known are La Orotava, Loro Parque and Teide Observatory. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Spain · 28.4086, -16.5649
Places
44 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Hiking (18) · Wildlife (9) · Nature (8) · History (7) · Mountains (5) · Food and drink (5)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to March and July to August.
Nearest airport
TFS Tenerife, 40 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Refugio del Grupo Montañero de Tenerife, at 2,132 m.

What to see in Puerto de la Cruz

The places in and around Puerto de la Cruz, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 20, by what you come to do:

When to go to Puerto de la Cruz

The best time to visit Puerto de la Cruz is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible10:23
  2. FebPossible11:01
  3. MarPossible11:48
  4. AprBest time12:41
  5. MayBest time13:25
  6. JunBest time13:48
  7. JulPossible13:38
  8. AugPossible13:01
  9. SepBest time12:10
  10. OctBest time11:18
  11. NovPossible10:33
  12. DecPossible10:12

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12. In September, 43 of the 44 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Puerto de la Cruz

The nearest main airport is Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, Tenerife), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Spain, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Puerto de la Cruz?

The best known: La Orotava, Loro Parque, Teide Observatory, Lago Martiánez, Archaeological Museum of Puerto de la Cruz. In all, 44 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Puerto de la Cruz?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12.

How do you get to Puerto de la Cruz?

The nearest main airport is Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS), 40 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Puerto de la Cruz as the destination and these 44 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.