Puerto de la Cruz has a long history of tourism, and is still one of the most popular resorts in Tenerife. It's location on the northern coast of Tenerife makes it the ideal place to rent a holiday villa or apartment and explore the beauty of this tropical island paradise.

The resort has three lovely beaches, offering all the usual watersports and beach-based activities, like windsurfing and scuba diving. Use your holiday villa or apartment in Puerto de la Cruz as a base from which you can explore the famous Loro Parque, with its amazing parrots and dolphin shows. Or visit the spectacular Jardin Botanico (Botanical Gardens) on your travels across the island.

Puerto de la Cruz enjoys free port status, which makes it a shoppers paradise - though be aware of the odd scoundrel selling fake goods. It has numerous excellent restaurants. It is popular over the December period as people escape the cold European winters, and also in March during the famous La Carnaval