The beaches here are made of fairly fine grey sand. While bathing is considered safe care must be taken as there can sometimes be strong under currents. Puerto de la Cruz is said by some to provide the best food on the island and there are very many small family restaurants that do their best to prove this is so. There is an abundance of lively evening entertainment.

Nightlife
The area around Avenida de Colon is most popular with the young and those looking for a lively night scene. Here bars with dance floors and discos remain open until the early hours of the morning. There are many quiet restaurants where couples can enjoy a relaxed meal in pleasant surroundings.

Shopping
One of the attractions of shopping in Tenerife is that it is tax free. Perfume, alcohol, cigarettes, cameras and electronic goods are all considerably cheaper. Puerto de la Cruz has many fine boutiques and specialist shops.

Restaurants/ Cuisine
The high quality of restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz can not be denied. Although there are English pubs serving the usual pub fare, and there is one fast food outlet, the vast majority of eating places are small family run restaurants serving excellent food.

Attractions
Among the many attractions on the island is Siam Park, a recently opened themed water park with animals as well as water rides. The children’s jungle area is also very popular. Loro Park has some very beautiful birds as well as a host of other animals. Animals are kept in habitats that closely resemble their natural surroundings.

Activities
There are various water sporting activities readily available on the beach.

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Transfer Time
Transfer time into Puerto de la Cruz can take approximately 90 minutes; however, this can increase depending on the location of your accommodation.

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