Puerto de la Cruz, Spain

Puerto de la Cruz is a city in the north of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The city center is 9 meters above sea level and the highest point is Las Arenas, a volcanic cone at an altitude of 249 meters. The city's origins date back to the early 16th century, as a satellite town of La Rotahuaca and, from 1502, as a coastal port. The first church and its associated square were built in 1603, and in the late 19th century tourism began to play an important role in the local economy. Tourism is a big industry in Puerto de la Cruz, as evidenced by the number of large hotels visible on the skyline. Due to its mild climate, Puerto de la Cruz is frequented by northern Europeans during the winter months and is particularly popular during the Christmas and New Year periods. #OverseasTravel #SpainTravel #Island #IslandTour #IslandHoliday #Atlantic #CanaryIslands #Tenerife #staycation #spaintravel #canarias #vacation