What are the best things to do in Puerto de la Cruz?
Top picks in Puerto de la Cruz include Plaza Charco, Museum of Fishery. See the full list and itinerary on this Puerto de la Cruz travel guide.
Photo: Daniel Gainza · CC BY-SA 3.0
Why visit Puerto de la Cruz
Travel guide for Puerto de la Cruz, Spain — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Puerto de la Cruz is a stop in Spain, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. If time is short, prioritise Plaza Charco, Museum of Fishery instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 80–180 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Puerto de la Cruz
1
Plaza Charco
2
Museum of Fishery
Budget
Puerto de la Cruz trip cost
Budget
USD 35–60
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 80–180
per person / day
Luxury
USD 205–340+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Puerto de la Cruz
Estimated total (USD)
$2,565
≈ $1,283 per person · $366 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $130/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Puerto de la Cruz mid-range ground costs (budget 35–60 · mid 80–180 · luxury 205–340+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Mesón Los Gemelos
Restaurante Mil Sabores
Meson el Monasterio
El Taller de Seve Diaz
Mercadona
Supercor Expres
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Marquesa
Hotel Monopol
Hotel DWO Nopal
Hotel Tigaiga
Hotel Best Semiramis
Shopping
- Mercado Municipal
- Centro Comercial las Pirámides de Martiánez
Nightlife
- Vinoteca Con Pasión
Museums & culture
- Museum of Fishery
In pictures
Puerto de la Cruz gallery
Photos: Daniel Gainza, jimmyroq, Diego Delso — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Puerto de la Cruz travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Puerto de la Cruz?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Puerto de la Cruz?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Puerto de la Cruz, depending on how many day trips you want in Spain.
Where should I stay in Puerto de la Cruz?
Popular stays in Puerto de la Cruz include Hotel Marquesa, Hotel Monopol, Hotel DWO Nopal. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Puerto de la Cruz cost?
On the ground in Puerto de la Cruz (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 35–60 per person per day, mid-range about 80–180, and luxury about 205–340+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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