Puerto De La Cruz is one of the many seaside resorts in the Canary Islands. Puerto De La Cruz is in the Orotava Valley on the north shore of Tenerife Island. Puerto De La Cruz offers charming old colonial architecture, cobbled streets and black sands. A comfortable travel option for sightseeing is car hire in Puerto De La Cruz.

Charco Square is the hub of Puerto De La Cruz. This square is packed with al fresco cafés and restaurants, placed around a fountain. Other nearby attractions are Loro Parque (Parrot Park), Playa Jardin and Lago Martianez. Parrot Park offers myriad parrots, a zoo, tropical gardens, an iceberg and a dolphinarium.

The black volcanic beach at Playa Jardin starts near Parrot Park. Lago Martianez is an extravagant swimming pool complex with attached casino. Service offices for car rental in Puerto De La Cruz are close to the beach and hotels. Eastwards on the TF-5 motorway are San Cristobal and Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has numerous statues, a castle and museums.

Candelaria Basilica and Guimar Pyramids are south with car hire in Puerto De La Cruz. On the southwest side of Tenerife, Playa de Las Americas boasts vibrant nightlife and pristine beaches with numerous eateries offering tasty Canarian gastronomy. Tenerife’s most celebrated attraction, Mt Teide, is in Teida National Park.

Roads lead inland from most parts of the island to Teida National Park. There is a 15km wide volcanic caldera here which is full of old volcano debris and rocks. Mt Teide’s summit gives panoramic views. Pre-booked cheap car hire in Puerto De La Cruz usually gives cheaper rates.