Places to see in ( Puerto de la Cruz - Spain )

Places to see in ( Puerto de la Cruz - Spain ) Puerto de la Cruz is a city and municipality in the northern part of the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Puerto de la Cruz was formerly known by its English translation, "Port of the Cross", although now it is known in all languages by its Spanish name. Puerto de la Cruz 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. Puerto de la Cruz occupies a prominent place in the history of tourism of the islands. The export economy established by the European colonizers after the conquest in the 15th century generated large commercial and passenger movements for decades. The first foreign visitors quickly felt drawn to the beneficial qualities of the weather in the Taoro Valley. Before mass tourism existed in Puerto de la Cruz, minority tourism catered for privileged elites who were interested in climatology, botany and the tranquility of the location. The proximity of the Canary Islands to Europe meant that travel for health reasons was a primary driver for launching modern tourism here. At the beginning of the 19th century, the environment of Puerto de la Cruz meant that it attracted many researchers and exclusive high-class groups from Europe. At this stage Puerto de la Cruz was a leading cultural center accommodating many travellers and writers, including William Wilde and Alexander von Humboldt Olivia Stone (Tenerife and its Six Satellites) . Puerto de la Cruz therefore gained an illustrious reputation in Europe, and when it came to the subsequent advent of modern tourism, the city was at an advantage compared with other tourist sites. 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. Alot to see in ( Puerto de la Cruz - Spain ) such as : 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). ( Puerto de la Cruz - Spain ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Puerto de la Cruz . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Puerto de la Cruz - Spain Join us for more :    / @placestoseein3171   http://placestoseein87.blogspot.com.eg/ https://plus.google.com/1084608455791...   / placestoseein87     / placestoseein1   https://www.tumblr.com/blog/placestos...   / places-to-see-in