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Puerto de la Cruz
Base here 3–4 nights for the north: old town on foot, Loro Parque and Lago Martiánez, Teide and La Orotava as day trips. Skip if you want guaranteed beach weather.
Puerto de la Cruz is Tenerife's oldest resort and the only north-coast town where locals still work, eat and drink in the same streets tourists walk. The old fishing port, cobbled lanes and colonial houses sit below a steep hill of hotels. Weather is cooler and cloudier than the south, so come for the town and the green north, not for a beach-and-sun package.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, north coast often cloudy), Dec–Jan (wettest)
- Airports
- TFN · TFS
- Nights
- 3–4
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Puerto de la Cruz112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Puerto de la Cruz, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyOne of the safer resorts in Tenerife; the real risks are the steep hills, strong surf at Playa Jardín and pickpockets around the harbour bars at…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (EU) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTFN Tenerife North–Los Rodeos (Closest airport, about 25 km (16 mi); Titsa 343 bus or taxi).TFN Tenerife North–Los Rodeos (Closest airport, about 16 mi (25 km); Titsa 343 bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable but uphill away from the seafront.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.20–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beerdraught / supermarket can€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)€0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheck€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Metro or bus rideTitsa bus to Santa Cruz (line 103)check€5–6 (≈ US$6–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedApartment (up to 4), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €220 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TFN Tenerife North–Los Rodeos (Closest airport, about 25 km (16 mi); Titsa 343 bus or taxi) · TFS Tenerife South–Reina Sofía (About 90 km (56 mi); Titsa 343 bus runs only a few times a day, taxi roughly €100 (check))TFN Tenerife North–Los Rodeos (Closest airport, about 16 mi (25 km); Titsa 343 bus or taxi) · TFS Tenerife South–Reina Sofía (About 56 mi (90 km); Titsa 343 bus runs only a few times a day, taxi roughly €100 (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Puerto de la Cruz: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable but uphill away from the seafront. There are no local city buses; Titsa regional lines link the bus station to nearby towns. A free Loro Parque Express shuttle runs from Plaza de los Reyes Católicos every 20 minutes. Parking near the harbour is free but fills up.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
La Orotava
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Titsa bus from the bus station, about 20 min
Colonial town uphill from the coast; go in the morning before the cloud builds.
Teide National Park
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h each way
Car via the TF-21, or organised tour
A full day; bring layers, it is cold and windy at 2,000 m+.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Titsa 103 by motorway, about 45 min
Capital for museums, shopping and the auditorium.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
goDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Titsa bus via Santa Cruz, about 1 h
UNESCO old town; pair with Santa Cruz in one day.
Icod de los Vinos
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car via the TF-5, about 30 min
Ancient dragon tree and a quiet old town.
Güímar
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via the TF-1, about 50 min
Pyramids and the coast; easier with a car than by bus.
San Andrés
cautionDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Car via Santa Cruz, about 1 h
Black-sand beach and seafood; combine with Santa Cruz.
Tegueste
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Car via the TF-5 and TF-16, about 30 min
Wine-country village; little to do without a car.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old town / Plaza Charco
Best for walking to bars, restaurants and the harbour; no need for a car.
Martiánez / Lago Martiánez
Near the pools and promenade; flatter walk than the upper town.
La Paz / upper town
Quieter, cheaper, but a steep climb back from the centre; taxis are cheap.
Punta Brava / Playa Jardín
Next to Loro Parque and the beach; good for families with a car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, mid-range hotel1 × 3 nights × €110 | €330 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €120 | €720 |
| Titsa 343 from Tenerife South, one way2 × €15 | €29 |
| Loro Parque adult ticket2 × €42 | €84 |
| Lago Martiánez day entry2 × €6 | €11 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €120 |
| Trip total≈ €221 per person per day, bed included | €1,324≈ US$1,600 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.20–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Grilled fish with Canarian potatoes | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer: draught / supermarket can | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) / €0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| 5 km taxicheck | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Titsa bus to Santa Cruz (line 103)check | €5–6 (≈ US$6–7) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The north coast is often cloudy when the south is sunny: check the forecast before booking a beach day.
- Many shops close for a few hours at midday.
- Old-town streets are narrow one-ways; don't trust GPS blindly and expect to hunt for parking.
- Street sellers of cameras and electronics are usually not a bargain.
Emergency numbers
- All services (EU)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services (EU)112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassy in Puerto de la Cruz; the US has a consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and most countries keep embassies in Madrid (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Titsa 343, Tenerife South → Puerto de la Cruz: €14.60 (≈ US$17) cash, €9.60 (≈ US$12) with ten+ card, about 1.5 h
- Titsa 343, Tenerife North → Puerto de la Cruz: €12.40 (≈ US$15) cash, €8.90 (≈ US$11) with ten+ card
- Titsa 103, Puerto de la Cruz → Santa Cruz: about 45 min by motorway
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
- No entiendo — I don't understand (noh en-TYEN-doh)
Tipping is optional: round up or leave 5–10% for good table service.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Puerto de la Cruz. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, north coast often cloudy), Dec–Jan (wettest) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for TFN and TFS: last Titsa 343 departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Plaza Charco and the old port, Martiánez and Lago, La Paz and Taoro park, Punta Brava and Loro Parque.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Loro Parque, Lago Martiánez, Botanical Garden, Castillo de San Felipe) and eat pages with last orders.
- Cloud-and-heat fixtures so the north-coast weather call is green or red, not a guess.
Sources
- officialPuerto de la Cruz official tourism
- officialTitsa bus network
- officialLoro Parque
- secondaryWikivoyage: Puerto de la Cruz, revision 5296553 (CC BY-SA 4.0)