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0:00 - Playa Jardin beach
22:52 - Defensive fortress - El Castillo San Filipe
27:28 - Historical part of the city
43:11 - Port and beach of El Muelle
49:48 - Defensive fortress Santa Barbara
58:55 - Walking Alley San Telmo
1:01:35 - San Telmo beach
1:07:05 - Little chapel San Telmo
1:12:08 - Artificial seawater pools Martianez
1:18:01 - Martianez beach
1:38:00 - Church Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia
1:42:44 - Square Plaza del Charco
1:48:01 - Historical part of the city
Puerto de la Cruz is a city and municipality in the northern part of the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It was formerly known by its English translation, "Port of the Cross", although now it is known in all languages by its Spanish name. It is located on the north coast, 4 km (2 mi) northwest of La Orotava, and 30 km (19 mi) west of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The TF-5 motorway passes through the municipality. In Spanish the inhabitants are known as Portuenses. With an area of 8.73 km2 (3 sq mi), the municipality is the smallest in Tenerife.
The population is 30,483 (2018). The elevation of the town centre is 9 m (30 ft) AMSL. The highest point is Las Arenas, a volcanic cone with an elevation of 249 m (817 ft).
Tourism
Tourism is an important industry in Puerto de la Cruz, as evidenced by the number of large hotels visible on the skyline.
Puerto de la Cruz is frequented by Northern Europeans during the winter months, due to its mild climate, and is particularly popular over Christmas and the New Year periods.
The Western European tourist contingent to Puerto de la Cruz tends to consist more of mature couples, in contrast to resorts such as Playa de las Americas.
The summer months see more Spanish tourists, particularly during August, when conditions on the Spanish mainland can be excessively hot.
Sites of interest
Martiánez Pools (Lago Martiánez) completed and designed by the famous Canary architect César Manrique.
Jardín Beach in Puerto de la Cruz, a famous beach filled with palm trees and hotels.
Plaza del Charco, in the town centre.
Loro Parque, a famous park and zoo located on the outskirts of the city.
Ermita de San Amaro, dedicated to the semi-legendary Saint Amaro.
Archaeological Museum of Puerto de la Cruz, with important pieces of prehistory of the island, which also houses the idol Guanche, called Guatimac.
Anglican Church of Puerto de la Cruz The Church of All Saints, located within the Taoro Park, was built by British residents in the city. Puerto de la Cruz has the oldest Anglican cemetery in the Canary Islands.
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, located in the town centre.
Botanical Garden in the El Botánico district, opened in 1788, it's the second-oldest Botanical garden in Spain.
Castillo San Felipe, a small stone castle next to Playa Jardín.
La Ranilla, a fisherman's neighborhood (recently renovated).