Puerto de la Cruz is one of the top resorts in the Canary Islands. It is also the longest established most complete of all resorts on Tenerife. The Old Town is very pretty in parts and it is one of the few resorts where the locals still work, eat and drink. Much of the area around the old fishing port is full of narrow cobbled streets packed with colonial architecture. Tourism was born here over a century ago by the British and today 'Puerto' has a wide span of magnificent hotels to suit all tastes and budgets. In addition to its old world charms it offers some of the best visitor attractions in the islands.

Region - Tenerife, Canary Islands
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Roman Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Puerto De La Cruz.
Time Difference - GMT.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Puerto De La Cruz Airport - TFN,TFS (Tenerife).
Distance from Puerto De La Cruz Airport - 17 Miles from TFN.
Taxi Fare from Puerto De La Cruz Airport - About €22 (£14) - Los Cristianos.

Driving in Spain - In Puerto De La cruz they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Spain - In Puerto De La cruz, Tenerife it is 220v, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Puerto De La Cruz Public Phones - Puerto De La Cruz International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Puerto De La Cruz Mobile Phones - Puerto De La cruz has all major networks.

Spain Emergency Numbers - Puerto De La Cruz emergency telephone number is 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Puerto De La Cruz Health Risks - None.
Puerto De La Cruz Safety & Security - None.

Shop Opening Times in Puerto De La Cruz - In Puerto De La Cruz banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). In Puerto De La Cruz shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Department stores and commercial centres in Puerto De La Cruz open 10.00-21.00. Office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Puerto De La Cruz - Puerto De La Cruz Public Holidays for 2007 are Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Puerto De La Cruz Accommodation - Accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities throughout Tenerife. Puerto De La Cruz Hotels are classified from one to five-star. Puerto De La cruz Hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other accommodation in Puerto De La Cruz includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies and villas.

Eating Out in Puerto De La Cruz - You can't turn a corner in Puerto De La Cruz without bumping into another restaurant. All tastes are catered for from good old British belly-buster breakfasts to fine dining at it's very best. There are German restaurants, Mexican, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Indian, Moroccan, Belgian, British, French ... The list is endless. .

Food in Spain - The Puerto De La Cruz Spanish restaurants that serve local specialties are definitely worth a visit. Try fresh sardines in a Canarian seafood restaurant. You'll be hooked and probably never again feel like scooping their squashed counterparts out of a can. Papas Arugadas - little potatoes cooked in rock salt in their skins - served with mojo verde or garlic mayonnaise is another local favourite. In general, you will find the Canarian food in Puerto De La Cruz to be simple and tasty. .

Tipping in Puerto De La Cruz - Service and tax are usually included in hotel bills in Puerto De La cruz, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Puerto De La Cruz Restaurants often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Puerto De La Cruz Standard of Living - In Puerto De La Cruz a Bottle of beer (330ml) - €1 (70p), mineral water (1L) - €0.90 (62p) and three course meal with drinks - €12 (£8.25).

What to do in Puerto De La Cruz - Puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife has many things to offer for those looking for activity. There are ample golf courses, Scuba Diving centres, Theme Parks, Museums and many more places of interest that will make all holidays to Puerto De La cruz, Tenerife that little bit special.

Where to Visit in Puerto De La Cruz - Don't limit yourself to the beach in Puerto De La Cruz - get out there and explore! From the mysterious pyramids of Güímar to dormant volcanoes, jaw-dropping cliffs and top-notch theme parks, there are plenty of things to do and places to visit in Tenerife. We guarantee that you'll have a blast! .

Local Festivals in Puerto De La Cruz - According to many people the carnivals are one of the most well-known features of Tenerife and the best after those of Rio de Janeiro. All the islanders gather together at these annual festivities in a mass outburst of collective gaiety. The main celebrations take place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the areas near the port where people dance to the sound of the best Salsa groups. Few are the inhabitants of Tenerife who do not prepare their fancy dress to show off during theses happy days. During the twenty seven days of the carnivals, many important festivities are held such as the election of the Queen, competitions of street bands, processions and above all the impressive cavalcade which blends "Caribean" and "European" into a garland of colour and spectacle. Whoever visits Los Cristianos during the month of February should not miss the vibrant and bustling celebrations and if possible join the crowd in fancy dress.

Puerto De La Cruz Climate - Puerto De La Cruz has fantastic holiday weather all of the year round with only 7?C temperature difference between summer and winter. There is very little rain during the summer in Puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife and not a great deal during the winter.

Tourist Information on Puerto De La Cruz
For more tourist information on Puerto De La Cruz go to www.islas.co.uk or www.etenerife.com

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