The birthplace of tourism in the Canary Islands and a pioneering national tourist destination, Puerto de la Cruz is a coastal enclave brimming with culture and offering superb gastronomy.
| Admission to the Smart Tourism Destinations Programme |
Puerto de la Cruz joined the Smart Tourism Destinations programme by drawing up the Diagnostic Report and Action Plan needed to turn it into a Smart Destination, which it carried out in November 2018. In December 2024 it is revised and moves to the new methodology. |
| Outstanding initiatives |
- The various agents that shape the sightseeing experience in Puerto de La Cruz are closely involved in developing the destination.
- Key sustainability initiatives include LED street lighting and the 70/20 recycling plan.
- A tourism intelligence system has been deployed in collaboration with the University of La Laguna.
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Technical data
VAT number:
P3802800G Address: Plaza de Europa, 1 Postal code: 38400 Telephone: 922 37 84 00 Region: Canarias Province:
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Population:
Puerto de la Cruz Country:
España Local entity type: Ayuntamiento Date of membership:
27/2/2019 Diagnosis: Sí Diagnosis date:
23/12/2024 Destination Type:
Urbano marítimo Population:
30,349 Area (km²):
8.73 Density (inhab/km²):
3,476.40
Level in the Network: Nivel 3
