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    Puerto de la Cruz

    Historic resort town with beautiful botanical gardens and black sand beaches

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    About Puerto de la Cruz

    Historic resort town with beautiful botanical gardens and black sand beaches

    Quick Facts

    Population

    70,000

    Area (km²)

    57 km²

    Sunny Days/Year

    340 days

    Beaches

    4

    Best Season

    Year-round

    Avg. Temperature

    21°C

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    Daylight, UV and air quality in Puerto de la Cruz

    Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.

    Daylight
    12h 13m
    Day length
    Sunrise
    05:54
    Sunset
    18:07
    Golden hour
    17:36
    Blue hour
    18:30
    2 min less daylight than yesterday
    UV indexLive
    Air qualityLive

    Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations

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    Where to stay in Puerto de la Cruz

    An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Puerto de la Cruz, from our partner Stay22.

    Top Attractions

    Plaza del Charco

    Historic heart of the town with centuries-old Indian laurel tree and lively atmosphere

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    Castillo San Felipe

    17th-century fortress now hosting cultural events and exhibitions

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    Paseo de San Telmo

    Beautiful oceanfront promenade with volcanic pools, cafes, and sunset views

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    Things to do in Puerto de la Cruz

    Tours and activities in Puerto de la Cruz, from our partner GetYourGuide.

    Best Time to Visit

    The best time to visit Tenerife is from March to May and September to November. These months offer ideal conditions for exploring Mount Teide, the beautiful beaches of the south, and the lush forests of the north. Temperatures are comfortable (21-26°C) with less crowds than peak summer months.

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    Climate Overview

    Climate Type: Subtropical oceanic

    Tenerife has a subtropical oceanic climate with distinct microclimates. The south is sunny and dry, perfect for beach holidays, while the north is greener with more rainfall. Mount Teide creates a unique alpine climate at higher elevations. Year-round temperatures range from 18-28°C along the coast.

    Monthly Weather Overview

    Month
    Max
    Min
    mm
    January
    		21°15°35
    February
    		21°15°30
    March
    		22°16°20
    April
    		23°16°15
    May
    		24°18°5
    June
    		26°20°2
    July
    		29°22°0
    August
    		29°23°2
    September
    		28°22°10
    October
    		26°20°25
    November
    		24°18°35
    December
    		22°16°40

    Weather in Puerto de la Cruz

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