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Playa Martiánez-January 2024
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Jan 22, 2025

　　The long and sandy Playa Martiánez is at the eastern end of town, where a large jetty filters the anger of Atlantic swells and turns them into mere gentle rollers, perfect for learning to surf on. As with other beaches in town, the sand is black and volcanic, consisting of small particles of basalt.

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Sitio Litre Garden
Puerto de la Cruz
　　This delightful garden is exquisitely laid out with walkways, fountains, tropical and subtropical plants and flowers, plus the oldest drago tree in town. The highlight is the orchid walk through the greenhouse, with its well-displayed and signed orchids. There's an inviting terrace cafe and a (surprisingly tacky) gift shop. The...
Museo Arqueológico
Puerto de la Cruz
　　This small but well laid-out museum provides an insight into the Guanche way of life with its replicas of a typical cave dwelling, as well as a burial cave where pots and baked-clay adornments share the same burial area, demonstrating the Guanches’ belief in an afterlife. The most interesting exhibit...
Jardín Botánico
Puerto de la Cruz
　　Established in 1788, this magnificent botanical garden has thousands of plant varieties from all over the world and is a delightful place to while away an afternoon smelling the roses. As well as the major collections of tropical and subtropical plants, there's a wide variety of palms, a fragrant herb...
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
Puerto de la Cruz
　　The first contemporary art museum to open in Spain, dating from 1953, this well-displayed collection includes outstanding foreign, Spanish and Canarian artists such as Will Faber, Óscar Domínguez and César Manrique. The setting, in the historic former customs house, is almost as inspiring as the artwork. ...
Playa Martiánez
Puerto de la Cruz
　　The long and sandy Playa Martiánez is at the eastern end of town, where a large jetty filters the anger of Atlantic swells and turns them into mere gentle rollers, perfect for learning to surf on. As with other beaches in town, the sand is black and volcanic, consisting of...
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia
Puerto de la Cruz
　　This pretty 17th-century church boasts three naves, a wooden Mudéjar ceiling and a carved wood effigy of Gran Poder de Dios, one of the town’s most revered saints, carved in around 1706. Side chapels include one dedicated to the Virgen del Carmen. The church is fronted by lush and attractive...
Plaza Charco
Puerto de la Cruz
　　The magnificent central square of Plaza Charco (the names translates as 'Puddle Plaza' – it used to flood from the sea every time it was stormy) is shaded by Indian laurel trees and Canary palms. It's the town's meeting-and-greeting place, with kiosks, benches and a children's playground, and is flanked...
Risco Belle Aquatic Gardens
Puerto de la Cruz
　　This is not just any old garden: step through the entrance and you'll be met by a sweeping lawn punctuated with tables and chairs, tropical plants (birds of paradise and poinsettias) and citrus trees. In the historic main house there's a cafe serving drinks and snacks. For a small admission...
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