Beach in Puerto de la Cruz
These three cardinal points of Tenerife come together perfectly for an unforgettable trip for anyone who enters the world of chicharrero. We stayed up north for this first stop.
A good option when we want to get lost in the north is to stay in Cross port, a city that is in the center of everything. The city through which those 'long-haired Englishmen' called the Beatles on their summer vacations exactly 50 years ago, and that they roasted in the sun like everyone else. A town from which, just 30 minutes away, we can find a plethora of monuments, beaches, theme parks, cultural centers, hiking trails, botanical gardens and even Mount Teide . A destination that dazzles everyone with its great diversity of options and itineraries for all tastes.
TO FEEL LIKE A TENERFEÑO The best thing is to walk through the streets of the historic center, seaport or pier enter some hermitage like that of San Telmo and walk endlessly. Something very nice is to take a walk around the beautiful doctor victor perez garden and have an ice cream in the mythical Puddle Square (formerly it was called "El charco de los camarones" since when the tide rose, the square was filled with live shrimp). We continue with the visit to the Paseo San Telmo arriving at Avenida Colón to see that splendid work of art called Monument to the sea, rather it seems like a hybrid between the Guggenheim Museum in New York and Bilbao.
Hermitage of San Telmo
FOR ADVENTURERS
lovers of surfing, diving, hiking, biking and other adventure sports, this is, without a doubt, your place. In the Martianez Beach, is ** La Marea Surf School ** where they will baptize you if you are not yet an expert between waves or they will rent you the equipment if you are already a pro. To dive, you can contact the El Cardumen Diving Center or the Atlantic Diving Center .
**To climb Mount Teide ** you have a variety of options such as renting a car or forgetting about driving and enjoying the scenery with a driver or a taxi driver (for about €90 they will take you on a route to Mount Teide for five hours between going up, you do your photo session and you are dazzled by the aforementioned Monte Blanco).
Tenerife for adventurers and wave riders
TO RELAX
Nothing better than taking the sun while you immerse yourself in a novel in the quiet Garden Beach with its so mythical black sand. To take a bath and lie down on comfortable loungers, head to the Lago Martianez with its huge and magnificent swimming pool while you have a mojito. In addition, inside the Lake you will find a casino for those who prefer to play and rest a bit from the sun. Inside, not only concerts and events are organized, but last weekend the Miss World Spain and Mister International Spain contests, giving as winners to Elena Ibarbia from the Basque Country and to Malaga Adrian Gallardo.
Another great delight of the northern part is the luxurious ** Hotel Botánico & Oriental Spa Garden **, ideal to stay in its sophisticated and charming rooms and suites with its majestic terraces with an incredible landscape of the sea. It is essential to stay in the Bill Clinton Suite 160 m2 which has been countless times home to royalty, politicians and celebrities. Nor should you miss its magical spa, much less its detox treatments. an eden of peace in which to relax with four-hand massages.
The perfect place for the mojito + bath plan
FOR GOURMETS Without a doubt, one of the most emblematic and best restaurants in all of Puerto de la Cruz is the well-known Regulo Restaurant with Canarian patio included. A fusion between international gastronomy and typical Canarian cuisine. Another great culinary option is located right next to the Custom House, the wonderful restaurant the brotherhood with excellent views from the terrace to the pier. In addition to being able to observe from above all the chicharreros roasting in the sun . Perfect to drink a very cold beer or eat a delicious old grilled with its beautiful or wrinkled potatoes bathed in the delicious spicy mojo that you will not be able to stop dipping in bread. And for dessert, essential to take the typical Moles eggs and the dulce de leche tartlet.
Ideal for breakfast or a few drinks at sunset in a fabulous chill out area. White Bar Restaurant in the Parque Taoro, its relaxed garden and its minimalist space make this the favorite place for the people of Tenerife when it comes to eating. Delicious carpaccio of El Hierro pineapple with creamy cheese and citrus salad or the cap of Palmero cheese with fig jam. And for afterwork time, we recommend having a few cocktails at its sister venue, White Bar, in the center of the city with a cocktail in hand, a good atmosphere and lively music. for a good breakfast , just in front of the Hotel Playa Turquesa, is the Pâtisserie Bruno where you can try some sweet chocolate croissants, cakes and artisan pastries freshly baked by a most French chef.
FOR SHOPPING ADDICTS
Just to admire its interior, it is worth the more than obligatory visit to the Columbus Plaza Shopping Center that includes in its interior palm trees that reach the glass ceiling. This old renovated Canarian house accommodates small shops such as The Cuban Cava with a magnificent selection of cigars, or you can also savor a good coffee in City Cafe or some delicious desserts in Columbus egg.
If you are looking for the most typical junk, go to the stalls near the Viewpoint of San Telmo with incredible views of the Atlantic. It is very necessary to buy a few pots of green and red mojo picón for your next stews, creams with aloe vera that will help you if you have sunbathed too much, leather bags, pearls in Tenerife Pearl and other most extravagant souvenirs. And if what you prefer is to buy branded clothes, you should go to Avenida Colón right in front of the Lago Martianez with stores like Lacoste or Fund Grube where you will find all kinds of high-end perfumes, makeup and cosmetics.
TO GO WITH CHILDREN
The park that you must go to without fail with the little ones is the wonderful Parrot park which just last year celebrated its fortieth anniversary. One of the most absolute amusements on the island, a kind of zoo in which they have fantastic shows and shows with animals such as killer whales, sea lions and parrots. Also, his large aquarium is absolutely out of this world. And the penguin and shark aquarium is totally magnificent. The good thing is that even the older ones will have a great time.
FOR FREAKS One of the strangest museums in the city is the Dolls Museum in Santa Bárbara next to the Icod de Vinos, a museum for fans of porcelain dolls. Another great place to go for a drink is Vampires , the place is not wasted. Decorated like a vampire cave, with sculptures of friars in the bathroom, it is a place to go with friends and have fun discovering the decoration. And right next to Vampis, there are two very fun hetero-friendly venues that stay open late where you can dance Fangoria.
Monument to the Sea