Puerto de la Cruz in Pictures, from Playa Jardin to the Old Harbour
A photo tour through Tenerife's third largest town in the Orotava valley, taking in the San Telmo chapel, the carnival, the natural sea pools and the rebuilt seafront promenade.
Johannes Bornewasser is an author, journalist and editor-in-chief of Teneriffa News. He is regarded as a recognised expert on the Canary Islands. Bornewasser is also responsible for the editorial content of the website.
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Photo: Johannes BornewasserThe San Telmo Chapel is situated right on the seafront promenade in Puerto de la Cruz. The chapel is home to the German community in Puerto.
Photo: Johannes BornewasserWe begin our virtual tour with a view over the old town of Puerto de la Cruz, the third-largest town on Tenerife.
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A view of the sea from Puerto’s promenade. In the background is the town’s famous natural swimming pool.A woodcarving in the centre of Puerto de la Cruz.You can learn about the history of Puerto de la Cruz in a small park above the town.The «Royal Customs House» at the harbour in Puerto de la Cruz. It is the harbour’s landmark and one of the town’s most famous sights.The church in Puerto de la Cruz at night.
There’s always something going on in the town during the fiestas. Lots of visitors also flock to Puerto from the surrounding area at that time.
A little further along the promenade lies Playa Martianez, which marks the eastern boundary of Puerto de la Cruz. Surfers and wave riders in particular feel right at home here. However, the town is working hard to make the beach more appealing to swimmers too. If you click on the image, it will open in full size and you’ll be able to see the entire panorama.Right at the other end of the town lies Puerto’s second sandy beach, Playa Jardin. It’s usually quite busy during the day, but in the afternoon it tends to get a bit quieter – just like here.Incidentally, Playa Jardín (literally: ‚Garden Beach‘) owes its name to its lush vegetation. Whilst the beach looks like any ordinary beach when viewed from the sea, its rear features numerous palm trees, a cactus grove (photo), bars and even a children’s playground.Photo: Stadt PuertoThe old harbour (in the foreground) is to be connected to a new harbour district (on the right). The project will take many years to complete. (Photo: City Council)Archive photo: Inge KurrAfter stormy weather, the sea off Puerto is usually very choppy. Here, the waves crash against the harbour wall.The traditional winter fair in Puerto de la Cruz at sunset.Despite numerous petitions, the promenade in Puerto de la Cruz has been refurbished. Visitors now have more space to stroll and an unobstructed view of the sea.
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