The 15 Best Things to Do in Puerto de la Cruz

1.Flamenco Show at Casa Ábaco with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 546 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $34Our pick

Watch six flamenco artists perform two 30-minute sets at Casa Ábaco, an 18th-century mansion in Puerto de la Cruz. Your ticket includes sangria, cava with VIP seating, or a non-alcoholic drink. Arrive early for the terrace and bar, and choose front-row seats if a clear view matters.

“An excellent evening of traditional Spanish flamenco dancing - extremely talented performers. Would recommend this show as well as the VIP seating.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Submarine Trip and Beach Stop in Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 160 reviews · 7 hours · from $87

Travel from Puerto de la Cruz to Amarilla Harbor for a one-hour submarine trip aboard Sub Fun Cinco. Descend to 30 meters, watch fish and stingrays through large windows, then spend two hours shopping, eating, or relaxing at Playa de las Americas.

“würde gern etwas länger mit dem U-Boot fahren”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Trip to Puerto de la Cruz

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 152 reviews · 8 hours · from $28

Travel by coach from southern Tenerife to Puerto de la Cruz for a self-guided day out. You get free time for Plaza del Charco, Lagos Martiánez, botanical gardens, Sitio Litre, shops, restaurants, and Playa Jardín, with pickup and return transport included.

“Amazing place to go to and love the beach. Coach was on time both ways.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.VIP Tour Around Anaga and La Laguna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · 8 hours · from $96

Travel from Puerto de La Cruz in a minivan for up to eight people, visiting UNESCO-listed La Laguna and Anaga’s laurel forest, ravines, cliffs, and volcanic rock formations. Your guide may be Neil, Alex, Frankie, or another multilingual local expert. Lunch and wine tasting add a tasty finish.

“This excursion is really worth it ! The guide is great and seems passionate about his topic ! I really felt I was like a VIP because we were only 2 person in this excursions (3 with the guide) Landscapes are amazing, especially above the cliffs and forest. Just wow 😍 The wine tour at the end was a great way ti finish the day in beauty. I would definitely recommend this excursion”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Off-Road Adventure in Quad, Snack and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96Top rated

Drive a quad from Puerto de la Cruz toward La Orotava and the northern mountains. Expect paved roads, dirt tracks, views of Teide, photo and video stops, a soft drink, and guidance from instructors such as Jesus, Carlos, or Manuel. Bring your original Class B driving license.

“Stunning views and quaint little villages/towns we would not have seen otherwise. Off roading was a big highlight, expertly guided by the wonderful Jesus. Highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Spanish Flamenco Show in Puerto de la Cruz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Spend an evening at Sala Teatro Timanfaya in central Puerto de la Cruz for Torre de Oro’s flamenco and Spanish dance performance. Expect live music, castanets, zapateado, zarzuela, sevillanas, and alegrías in a compact theater. The show begins at 8:30 pm and lasts about 90 minutes.

“This show is fantastic! Much better than I was expecting. Top quality performers, both the dancers and musicians. 100% recommended.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Volcano Teide – Masca ravine. Guided Tour from Puerto de la Cruz – Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $77

Travel from Puerto de la Cruz to Teide National Park, Los Roques de García, Masca, Garachico, and Icod de los Vinos. An English-speaking guide explains Tenerife’s volcanoes, villages, wine, and landmarks while a professional driver handles the island’s tight mountain roads. Lunch is not included.

“Not long enough in Masca, was a rush. Stayed to long at restaurant, didn’t want a meal. I think coaches are to big for Teide mountain road. Lots of information and guide very helpful.”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Teide road bike climb from PdC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $82

Ride from Puerto de la Cruz to Teide National Park with guides such as Alberto, Jesper, or Rob. Expect a 94 km route, 2,400 meters of climbing, small groups of up to five, rented bikes at extra cost, and a demanding final ascent to the cable car.

“We joined a group consisting of another couple and a single. We all chose EBikes which we highly recommend ( there are some serious climbs. ) We all had an excitement to explore this incredible terrain, with different skill levels , the E-bike helps level the playing field ! Rob our host guide did a great job, making sure we were all safe and getting the most out of the ride. I recommend your own bike back pack with water and snacks for energy . It is a great ride and long so some energy food is great for a break half way through. The shop had a great selection…”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.VIP Teide and Masca Tour from Puerto de la Cruz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $101

Travel from Puerto de la Cruz into Teide National Park, stop at Roques de Garcia, Garachico, Masca, and La Orotava, and enjoy lunch along the way. English-speaking guides such as Neil and Manuel explain the scenery, while the 4WD vehicle handles Tenerife’s winding mountain roads.

“This tour introduces you to the most fascinating places of Tenerife, especially the Teide Park, but also the rough and beautiful street of Masca and the town of Garachico.Auto-translated”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 23 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $28

You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach from selected southern Tenerife hotels to Puerto de la Cruz, then explore independently for roughly six hours. Choose Plaza del Charco, Lago Martiánez, Playa Jardín, shopping, or a self-planned mix. No local guide is included.

“The coach was late on both pickup and return. Seats are quite uncomfortable and other passengers reclined their seats making it even more uncomfortable. The person checking passengers onto coach left the tour on the outward journey and the driver was unable to communicate clearly when we were dropped off meaning another passenger had to check where our pick up point was with the tour operator. On the return journey we were taken to various resorts for drop offs, this didn't happen when we were picked up so a different route was followed meaning we were on the coach for longer than needed. When we asked to leave the coach…”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Buggy Teide Sunset National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Drive a buggy from Aguamansa toward Teide National Park with a guide such as Ricardo, stopping at La Caldera, Paisaje Lunar, and Mount Teide. Jackets, gloves, goggles, a snack, and a drink are included. Pickup from Puerto de la Cruz is available, but bring a valid driving license.

“From start to finish the tour was brilliant, Ricardo the tour guide was amazing, very friendly, knowledgeable and interactive. The buggy’s and the drive to Teide were great, make sure you wear warm clothes, it was freezing on the drive through the clouds, they provide jackets, gloves and goggles though! It was a great few hours, just a shame we didn’t see the sunset Make sure you bring a valid driving license if you are driving the buggy!”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Volcano Teide National Park Guided Tour from Puerto de la Cruz – Tenerife North

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $74

Ride from Puerto de la Cruz into Teide National Park with a guide, stopping at Vilaflor, the 2,350-meter park area, and Los Roques de Garcia. Alicia has guided some departures in three languages. The cable car costs an extra €40 and can close for weather or maintenance.

“this half day trip was so good. tour guide spoke 3 languages and information was constant. views from the volcano were amazing.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Medieval Castle with dinner from Puerto de la Cruz in TenerifeSur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

At Castillo San Miguel, you’ll watch knights joust, duel with swords, and handle falcons while a three-course medieval banquet is served. The 2.5-hour event welcomes all ages, offers vegetarian and vegan meals, and includes optional bus pickup from selected Tenerife points.

“Brilliant show. Food was good. Service good. Would deffinatley book again. Actors were very good and got the crowd involved.”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Buggy Teide Day National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Trade a standard sightseeing van for a guided buggy ride through Tenerife’s highlands. You’ll visit La Caldera, the Siete Cañadas route, and Mount Teide, with pickup from Puerto de la Cruz, warm gear, goggles, gloves, and a snack included. Kenneth is one named guide associated with the experience.

“This was a great experience. We did not notice it was from the other side of island. Kenneth our guide made arrangments to pick us up for a very fair surcharge. It was well worth it. They even had gloves and jackets which were a must. Really one of best tours we have done!”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.1-2 hour walking route through Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $23Best value

Follow a Spanish-speaking local guide along Puerto de la Cruz’s coast, from the fisherwoman monument and pier to Plaza de Europa, San Telmo viewpoint, Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, and the San Telmo hermitage. Expect a relaxed 1.5-hour walk with sea air and local tradition.

Check availability →Read our full review