Puerto de la Cruz Self-Guided Day Trip

What does Agatha Christie and the explorer Alexander von Humboldt have in common? Find out on this full-day independent trip to Puerto de la Cruz, a traditional Canarian town.

Itinerary

Depart on a comfortable air-conditioned bus to Puerto de la Cruz, gateway to Valle de La Orotava. You will have the whole day to explore this significant tourist resort. Puerto de la Cruz is known for its tourist attractions designed by Canarian architect César Manrique, including Playa Jardín and Castillo de San Felipe.

At lunchtime, you can visit the town’s promenade or Plaza del Charco, known for its local restaurants and nearby shops. After lunch, consider visiting Calle de San Telmo, home to a small chapel and Lago Martiánez, a seawater pools complex. Then, discover the Jardín del Sitio Litre, known for its tropical and subtropical plants, where Christie and Humboldt spent time. Also, visit the Jardín de Aclimatación de La Orotava if interested in botany.

After a day in Puerto de la Cruz, return to the bus for transport back to your hotel.

Schedule and pick-up locations

This excursion includes hotel pick-up from the following tourist areas in the south of Tenerife:

7:10-7:15 am: El Médano.7:15-7:30 am: Callao-El Paraíso.7:20-7:25 am: Ten Bel.7:05-7:30 am: Los Gigantes.7:15-7:30 am: Golf del Sur.7:40-7:55 am: La Caleta.8:00-8:30 am: Las Américas.8:35-8:50 am: Los Cristianos.9:00 am: Chayofa.

Once booked, the local supplier will email the exact pick-up location and time.

Important information

This excursion does not include pick-up from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and other tourist areas in the North of Tenerife.