Puerto de la Cruz

Painted walls and crossings brighten Puerto de la Cruz

From smiley bollards at the old harbour to a Super Mario zebra crossing and knitted street furniture, the town's street art turns everyday corners into small galleries. Our picture gallery shows where to find them.

Johannes Bornewasser

3 min read

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 01 — Puerto de la Cruz has more to offer than just history. This town in the north of Tenerife is dotted with 'street art'. We'll show you these everyday works of art.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 02 — Even from the front, this house is a sight to behold. Although the area around the back is hardly the sort of place you'd want to stroll around, it is there, at least, that the artwork really comes into its own.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 03 — Even everyday things - such as a zebra crossing - can become a real eye-catcher with a bit of creativity.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 04 — This picture also creates a special effect.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 05 — What if a simple barrier suddenly turned into an emoji? These smileys are located at the town's old harbour.

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Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 06 — And here, simple rubbish chutes suddenly create a special effect.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 07 — In Punta Brava, a neighbourhood particularly known for its old and dilapidated façades, this work of art stands out quite unexpectedly.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 08 — The design leaves plenty of room for interpretation. But one thing is certain: it's turned out to be a fantastic façade!

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 09 — : 'La Cucaracha' in a completely different form.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 10 — The fantasy has begun to unfold.

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Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 11 — This work of art, too, has seen better days. It's still a real eye-catcher, though.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 12 — Artist Juliana gave this picture to Puerto.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 13 — And here's a Super Mario-style zebra crossing.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 14 — A simple concrete block is transformed into a peanut with a bit of paint and a touch of imagination.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 15 — Yet another fantasy façade.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 16 — Just like this artwork from 2014.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 17 — This picture is dedicated to the town's fishermen.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 18 — . It's much more rudimentary, but consideration has also been given to the fish to be caught.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 19 — Another art form is urban knitting. This involves knitting around objects. Here: a small house.

Street-Art Puerto de la Cruz Teneriffa 20 — Even so, Puerto has plenty of lovely spots to offer. The little houses on Calle Mequinez, lovingly painted in bright colours, are a real eye-catcher even without the graffiti!

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