Chantal's Guidebook
Leisure
This is a 13.5 hectare zoo outside Puerto de la Cruz. It houses an extensive and diverse reserve of animal and plant speciedsan, it started with parrots but has been growing over the years and become world famous. You can find there attractions such as sea lion, dolphins and killer whales shows. Also an incredible aquarium with many different species. It is really worthwhile visiting , you can spend there the whole day.
Opening hours: 08.30 – 18.45 hours
Entrance Fee: adults 35 euro/ children 24 euro
Loro Park
s/n Avenida Loro ParqueThis is a 13.5 hectare zoo outside Puerto de la Cruz. It houses an extensive and diverse reserve of animal and plant speciedsan, it started with parrots but has been growing over the years and become world famous. You can find there attractions such as sea lion, dolphins and killer whales shows. Also an incredible aquarium with many different species. It is really worthwhile visiting , you can spend there the whole day.
Opening hours: 08.30 – 18.45 hours
Entrance Fee: adults 35 euro/ children 24 euro
Outdoor adventure water Park with Thai themed thrill and family slides, swimming pool and beach. Perfect to spend the whole day.
Opening hours: 10.00 – 17.00h Entrance Fee: Adult 35/child 24 euros
(1 hour drive from House)
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Siam Park
s/n Av. Siam
Outdoor adventure water Park with Thai themed thrill and family slides, swimming pool and beach. Perfect to spend the whole day.
Opening hours: 10.00 – 17.00h Entrance Fee: Adult 35/child 24 euros
(1 hour drive from House)
This is a group of artificial swimmingpools built next to the sea, it was designed by Cesar Manrique who has done many things for all the Island specially Lanzarote. The pools are filled with sea water which comes directly from the sea so it can be a little cold.
Open from 10 am to 7 pm
Entrance fee for non residents 5.50 € Children up to 10 years old 2.50 €
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Lago Martianez
s/n Avenida de Cristobal ColónThis is a group of artificial swimmingpools built next to the sea, it was designed by Cesar Manrique who has done many things for all the Island specially Lanzarote. The pools are filled with sea water which comes directly from the sea so it can be a little cold.
Open from 10 am to 7 pm
Entrance fee for non residents 5.50 € Children up to 10 years old 2.50 €
Recognized as an Official surf school of Canarian Surf Federation, courses for adults and children all year at Beach Martianez in Puerto de la Cruz.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10.00- 18.00 hours
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La Marea Surf School
Recognized as an Official surf school of Canarian Surf Federation, courses for adults and children all year at Beach Martianez in Puerto de la Cruz.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10.00- 18.00 hours
This is a club where there are several tennis and padel courts that you can rent.
Club De Tenis Puerto Cruz
4 C. del Hibisco
This is a club where there are several tennis and padel courts that you can rent.
This is a nice place to go and relax at the spa , have a massage, body or face treatment.
The Oriental Spa Garden
This is a nice place to go and relax at the spa , have a massage, body or face treatment.
Restaurants
This place is very nice to visit it has several different restaurants fish, meat, fondue etc. It is about 10 min drive from the house. Also you can have breakfast there, spectacular views of Puerto de la Cruz. Nice for families as they have animals in the surroundings.
Mesón El Monasterio
12 Carretera La MontañetaThis place is very nice to visit it has several different restaurants fish, meat, fondue etc. It is about 10 min drive from the house. Also you can have breakfast there, spectacular views of Puerto de la Cruz. Nice for families as they have animals in the surroundings.
If you enjoy eating tapas this is the perfect place really cozy.
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Tito's Bodeguita
65 Cam. Durazno
If you enjoy eating tapas this is the perfect place really cozy.
Very local and simple restaurant 3 min drive from the house, the specialty is chicken from the firewood it is very tasty.
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Restaurante los Asadores
98 Ctra. General Puerto Cruz - ArenasVery local and simple restaurant 3 min drive from the house, the specialty is chicken from the firewood it is very tasty.
This is a very local restaurant. It only serves fish they have their own fishing boats so catch of the day. A 10 minute drive from the house
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Restaurante La Pimienta
70 Calle Carretera San AntonioThis is a very local restaurant. It only serves fish they have their own fishing boats so catch of the day. A 10 minute drive from the house
This is a more fancy restaurant good quality has a bit of everything.
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Restaurante Oliva
3 C. RetamaThis is a more fancy restaurant good quality has a bit of everything.
This Restaurant belongs to an Italian family they have really nice food and also home made pasta and Pizza.
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Restaurante la Casa Dell'Oste
133 Carretera ProvincialThis Restaurant belongs to an Italian family they have really nice food and also home made pasta and Pizza.
El Calderito de la Abuela
130 Carr. ProvincialThis Place has the most amazing tapas it is one of
My favorite places to go, very cozy inside.
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La Bodeguita de Enfrente
205 Carr. ProvincialThis Place has the most amazing tapas it is one of
My favorite places to go, very cozy inside.
La Cofradia De Pescadores
5 Calle Las LonjasThis Restaurant is near the fisher harbour very nice fresh fish dishes
This restaurant is known for the steak with roasted apple and fries. Very tasty.
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casa la vieja
11 Ctra. Vera-RealejosThis restaurant is known for the steak with roasted apple and fries. Very tasty.
This is a small restaurant offers a bit of everything very good quality. Also you can enjoy a meal sitting outside.
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Bar Restaurante Mesón Tinguaro
15 Av. Marqués de Villanueva del PradoThis is a small restaurant offers a bit of everything very good quality. Also you can enjoy a meal sitting outside.
El Taller de Seve Diaz
32 Calle San FelipeEl Limón
4 C. EsquivelThis is a nice vegetarian restaurant.
Tito's Bodeguita
65 Cam. DuraznoTiroler Alm
Restaurante La Escuela
s/n Camino de los AlenesRestaurante Bollullo Beach
114 Camino el BollulloBeaches
This is a 1Km beach lined with beautiful tropical gardens. This project was designed by Lanzarote well known artist Cesar Manrique. This beach is located in Puerto de la Cruz near Loro Parque.
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Playa Jardín
This is a 1Km beach lined with beautiful tropical gardens. This project was designed by Lanzarote well known artist Cesar Manrique. This beach is located in Puerto de la Cruz near Loro Parque.
Playa el Bollullo is located in a secluded bay 4km East of Puerto de La Cruz, this is a more local beach. This is a natural beach surrounded by cliffs. It is a black sand beach. You can access this beach by car but the roads are very narrow to get there. Once you get there you have to walk down the cliff by stairs it takes like 10 minutes. Next to this beach you have another one called Los Patos you also have to walk around the cliff.
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Playa El Bollullo
Playa el Bollullo is located in a secluded bay 4km East of Puerto de La Cruz, this is a more local beach. This is a natural beach surrounded by cliffs. It is a black sand beach. You can access this beach by car but the roads are very narrow to get there. Once you get there you have to walk down the cliff by stairs it takes like 10 minutes. Next to this beach you have another one called Los Patos you also have to walk around the cliff.
If you enjoy surfing this beach in the north will be your favourite . This beach of lava sand is known for its big waves and strong currents, so you have to be careful. You can access this beach by car. There are also a few restaurants in the surroundings.
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Playa del Socorro
If you enjoy surfing this beach in the north will be your favourite . This beach of lava sand is known for its big waves and strong currents, so you have to be careful. You can access this beach by car. There are also a few restaurants in the surroundings.
Located in the South of Tenerife, one of the most famous holiday resorts in Europe. No lava sand very touristic area.
(1 hour drive from Casa Gabriella)
Playa Las Americas
Located in the South of Tenerife, one of the most famous holiday resorts in Europe. No lava sand very touristic area.
(1 hour drive from Casa Gabriella)
Costa Adeje is located in the SW part of Tenerife. There are 3 beaches very nice just like the town itself, also this area is very touristic. The three beaches are Playa El Duque, Playa Fañabe and the smallest La Pinta.
(1 hour drive from House)
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Costa Adeje
Costa Adeje is located in the SW part of Tenerife. There are 3 beaches very nice just like the town itself, also this area is very touristic. The three beaches are Playa El Duque, Playa Fañabe and the smallest La Pinta.
(1 hour drive from House)
Sightseeing
Garachico
Los Gigantes is a resort town in the Santiago del Teide municipality on the west coast of the Canary Island Tenerife. Its main feature are the giant rock formations, Acantilados de Los Gigantes, that rise from the sea to a height of 500-800 metres after which the town has been named. Los Gigantes means "The Giants
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Acantilados De Los Gigantes
Los Gigantes is a resort town in the Santiago del Teide municipality on the west coast of the Canary Island Tenerife. Its main feature are the giant rock formations, Acantilados de Los Gigantes, that rise from the sea to a height of 500-800 metres after which the town has been named. Los Gigantes means "The Giants
Masca is a small mountain village on the island of Tenerife. Originally a ' Guanche settlement, before the Spanish conquest in 1496. The village is now home to around 90 inhabitants.
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MASCA
Calle Lomo del MedioMasca is a small mountain village on the island of Tenerife. Originally a ' Guanche settlement, before the Spanish conquest in 1496. The village is now home to around 90 inhabitants.
This is the highest Mountain you can find in Spain 3.718 m. If you go and spend the day there take some warm clothes because the temperature up there is much colder. Also if you wish to go to the top with the Cableway, you have to book this in advance. To assure a place.
Opening hours: 10.00 – 17.00 hours
Cable car Fee : Adults 27/Children 12 euro (approx.) Customer Service: 922.010440
Activities and Tours: 922.010444
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Las Cañadas del Teide
This is the highest Mountain you can find in Spain 3.718 m. If you go and spend the day there take some warm clothes because the temperature up there is much colder. Also if you wish to go to the top with the Cableway, you have to book this in advance. To assure a place.
Opening hours: 10.00 – 17.00 hours
Cable car Fee : Adults 27/Children 12 euro (approx.) Customer Service: 922.010440
Activities and Tours: 922.010444
It is the second smallest of the seven main islands of this group. The island is very mountainous. If you have time and wish to visit La Gomera there are several day trips with Ferry included. The cost of the Ferry roundtrip can be between 60/70 euros.
La Gomera
It is the second smallest of the seven main islands of this group. The island is very mountainous. If you have time and wish to visit La Gomera there are several day trips with Ferry included. The cost of the Ferry roundtrip can be between 60/70 euros.
Neighborhoods
La Orotava
Puerto de la Cruz
This is the biggest shopping mall in the north of Tenerife with cinemas, shops restaurants and the Al Campo supermaket. We recommend to drive there as it is on the other side of the motorway.
Opening hours : 09.00 – 22.00 hours
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La Villa Centro Comercial
36 TF-5This is the biggest shopping mall in the north of Tenerife with cinemas, shops restaurants and the Al Campo supermaket. We recommend to drive there as it is on the other side of the motorway.
Opening hours : 09.00 – 22.00 hours
Old fishing harbour very local place with restaurants and shops. Very typical Canarian style. It is very hard to park in the city if you go by car near the harbour is the best place to park.
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Taxis Plaza del Charco
Old fishing harbour very local place with restaurants and shops. Very typical Canarian style. It is very hard to park in the city if you go by car near the harbour is the best place to park.
Supermarket
Lidl is a supermarket 1km from the house. This German brand has very good deals and great brands.
Opening hours: 08.30 – 22.00 hours Open on sundays
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Lidl
16 Carretera Icod-Sta. Cruz C-820Lidl is a supermarket 1km from the house. This German brand has very good deals and great brands.
Opening hours: 08.30 – 22.00 hours Open on sundays
Mercadona is supermarket 650 m from the house. We use this supermarket, most of the time. It has great prices and a white lable brand called Hacendado which is great.
Opening hours : 09.00 – 21.00 hours
Mercadona
65a Camino El CarrilMercadona is supermarket 650 m from the house. We use this supermarket, most of the time. It has great prices and a white lable brand called Hacendado which is great.
Opening hours : 09.00 – 21.00 hours
Embutidos Sprungmann
Km 1 TF-21This is a German butcher