Is it worth a visit to Puerto De La Cruz -North Tenerife? 🌋

[@marianh4996]

It’s unfortunate that you didn’t go a bit further after the church as there is Plaza del Charco and some lovely streets with interesting buildings and lots of lovely bars and restaurants and places with live music that is more authentic and not just modern pop. I have been here a few times and it took me a while to discover everything (I don’t think I have seen everything yet!) There is a lot more to it than the main prom area. I hope you will go back and do it justice one day. I agree it’s nicer when it’s sunny! But it still has charm and like many people who keep returning, it is my favourite place for a holiday.

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@placesivestayed4391]

We usually stay in puerto de la cruz, if you'd have kept walking past the church and down the hill you would have discovered plaza del charco with its lovely restaurants and beyond that are all the little unique shops. It's a beautiful place whether the sun is shining or not!

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊 next time 👍🏽

[@rmil4531]

Of course it is. Finding out all about the island rather than just the commercialised south is personally what I like to do. Similarly I like going to the small more traditional towns on the coast towards the airport. 😍I suppose everyone is different.

[@TheKnightStrider]

As you can see in the video though, puerto was also very commercialised with the same chain stores as down south!

[@rmil4531]

@@TheKnightStrider yes but in Santa Cruz, which I consider the north,there’s also the university and more of a feel of a like Spanish town. Using the word, commercialisation , was perhaps wrong. I maybe meant cultural and authentic? To be honest, I ve only been a couple of times to the north and at the times I come to Tenerife, the weather in the south is always better so that’s where I come.

[@lynnecartwright3976]

Agree ..I live in PDLC and you would have to pay me to live down south...up here we are (unfortunately) moving with the times and it's very commercialised, but not as bad as the south .. it's much more beautiful and lush up here too...the weather is very changeable and I suppose if you only have a week or two and want guaranteed sunshine then Mallorca is a better bet...but for culture, views and 'Spanish' then the north is miles better than the south.

[@rmil4531]

@@philwanadoo7435 actually, I’m old enough to have seriously enjoyed bars and liveliness on holidays. Now, I’m interested in the people and real life, that’s why I also like going to Andalusia. Liverpool is a wonderful city as most are in UK, with lots to be proud of. As I say, it’s great we are all different.

[@andysmith8471]

Hi Andrew and Laura. Loved your vlog. Would happily show you more of Puerto de la Cruz. There are a fair number of independent shops in and around the Plaza del Charco area of the town. We're hopefully over for most of October at our apartment, so could give you guys some tips of where to go. Best wishes, Andy and Tara.

[@TheKnightStrider]

Its a shame the main seafront area only has tourist chain stores

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

The uk is the same every sea side resort has chain shops.. You need to walk to the old area further on..some lovely squares too. It’s a nice walk to Loro Parque

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thats the main area and seafront, shame its taken over by tourist chain stores

[@andrewmarshall8488]

Hi Andrew and Laura, thanks for a great vlog. We stay in Puerto for December and January each year and would like to live there.

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@junemccann5981]

Always fab seeing the different parts of the island. Really enjoyed it. 🥰🌞🥰Xxx

[@RaviRanjanKumar0612]

Thanks, Andrew for the info. I am planning to be in this area in Jan 1st week and these infirmation would be useful. Plan to see south as well form here

[@angierobinson5570]

We went to Puerto del la Cruz on a coach trip at the beginning of August we went to Lord Parque it was fantastic. I liked it there but definitely prefer the south of Tenerife and it was a lot cooler there too. Still I did enjoy taking in the views on the way there and back 😊 thanks Andrew 👍🏻 Enjoyed this vlog 🥰

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@patsnoek8435]

you have to go more to the old town with it's harbor, the calle mequinez and the beaches near punta brava !!!!!!

[@sandraoswald4605]

We went here first time when we were there in June. We loved it. Will defo go back next visit.

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@funkmachine9094]

i stayed in puerto de la cruz last year in november for 2 weeks and i really liked it. i got a little bored on and off and one of the hotels i was staying in was not great but i did enjoy my time there. i might go back later this year and this time i really want to visit santa cruz

[@michaelslattery9923]

Andrew, as you have an iphone you can use the compass to show you which way is west, then you’ll have an idea where the sunset will be 👍

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊good idea

[@DD-hf7vh]

I have visited both sides..IMO this is the best side by far ...some of the back streets have the best restaurants ..some very traditional..there are a couple of really beautiful tapas bars as well as high end restaurants with 'tasting menus' you have to book a few weeks in advance we stayed in the hotel botanica which is surrounded by great restaurants also .. the choice either there or down the hill to where you walked is amazing.. I could write loads but this side of the island is more chilled more classy and has some really classy restaurants..thank you for sharing

[@Carolmorgan1972]

Looks like it be a nice place to go for a day and explore

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@kaprunski]

Great video and gives a flavour of the place. I'm a single traveller and although done most of the south of the island and Santa Cruz, never done this side of the island. I do have a friend who lives in La Laguna, but wondering if there was enough to do for a week. Also I will be travelling mid June and wondered about the weather.

[@Losteverythingthroughgambling]

Hi guys. Looking to travel solo in December, how much would you need for a week spending for food drinks , and whats the best tours or things to do for a solo traveller

[@tonymorris8629]

We stayed here as teenagers in the late 70s/early 80s before the south was developed. It had a very busy nightlife back then and was the place to go.

[@TheKnightStrider]

That’s interesting

[@barriehee146]

Nice,im now in puerto de la cruz, do you remember some bars clubs/locations?

[@mickeyjo5032]

Me too.... do you remember the Dick Turpin and the buccaneer 😂

[@bevhart2950]

Omg! gr8 Vlog 👍brings back memories of Interpalace,Tyvm😊

[@juliekitching9033]

we lv all the fauna and floral and the people r brill too delicious places to eat its beutiful no rowdy nite clubs yip yee well we've been going 48 yrs so it must b r second home thanks 4 the video both on u we lv pdlc 🙂

[@alkrista]

I was in Puerto de la Cruz in March. Rented car from you. We've been visiting Loro park and decided to stay for a night and in Puerto that day was warmer then in Los Chris. I love the northern side of Tenerife, it is so different.

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊hope you had fun with the car

[@junedavies218]

I enjoyed watching thank you; we were there in June and have been several times before in January. Have to say we have never been charged for re-entering the lido area - they tear your ticket, we always go out for lunch and go back in. Next time, hopefully it will be sunny for you and go to plaza de charco and the other beaches. Thank you again..brightened up my evening 😎

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@eugenemcgeever2719]

It was a very good chili out blog of your trip to Puerto de Cruz in north tenerife today andrew and Laura

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@ramelamelly676]

We went there last week. You can re enter as man times as you want on the day. Just show them your ticket

[@deborahdeaney9225]

Great to see new location of Tenerife. We are enjoying our hols in Crete. 👍

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@unamynes4561]

Lovely to see a different location enjoyed this video Andrew

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@martynpaul8061]

Loved the vlog on PDC ..Its a great place .We have often spent a night there during our many stays in Los Cris and so know it very well..Loro Parque and the excellent Botanical Gardens are well worth visiting when in the area..

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you, stride on 😊👍🏽

[@lumbauthor2]

I'm going to be in Puerto De La Cruz Next week, And I know the bee hive pub very well. I'm going to be in a hotel that's on the opposite side of Plaza De Charco . It's a lovely place to go.

[@TheKnightStrider]

Have fun 😊👍🏽

[@angelabrooks3082]

We stayed at the hotel monopol there. It was so traditional and unique. Only downside was the weather - no sun!!!

[@TheKnightStrider]

Hes alot less sun, too many chain stores though for me

[@davidbirch7120]

Great to see a new location Andrew, Puerto de la Cruz, we did the very same journey back in June and experienced the same weather conditions, very misty, fog and it was overcast. Our visit was to see how it had changed from the 90’s but sadly it look tired as it doesn’t seem to have moved with the times. It’s okay for a day visit to see the contrast, much greener but found it disappointing. I think you’d need to check the weather app before setting off as it’s a fair way from the south but I think the sun would brighten the mood. I hope you are both well and thanks for sharing the trio of videos today.

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@hettychadwick8560]

Nice vlog Andrew and Laura thanks again

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@thelmabrindley2369]

Great vlog, nice to show something a little bit different, pity it was cloudy, but it did look a nice place

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you, stride on 😊👍🏽

[@jenniferfisher6744]

Another brilliant vlog, have decided to go there when we over in 2 weeks time xx

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@annemarieelton2069]

Loved the vlog Pity about the weather As we probably mentioned before we were there for a tour in Puerto De La Cruz from a cruise but never been near the clouds high up Great to watch Thank you Hope to see you both soon xx👍👍💖

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@emmaperry5915]

I’ve just booked for oct 2023 half term. My friends all saying I made a mistake it’s cold with no sun 🤷‍♀️

[@TheKnightStrider]

Such a shame

[@geofffrance5759]

It was great watching this video as we are doing a two centre in October 1 week in costa adeje and 3 nights in peurto del la cruz 😀

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊 have fun

[@susanmcloughlin3930]

Loved the veiws going up the place looks amazing laura loved the play suite looks fantastic 😀 👏 👍

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

We love it there, the H10 by the surf beach is lovely…. The Botanical Gardens is worth it and the Agatha Christie Orchid gardens too.

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@hughprice2310]

Andrew and Laura, a very informative vlog. I have stayed at PDL Cruz a good few years back in January and the weather was cloudy for nearly all the 10 days that I was there. The town is heavily influenced by Teide. Having said that, there is an excellent bus service and the area is popular with walkers who can take advantage of this. Another word of advice, some of the hotels stretch quite a way back, so some might not be suitable for people with mobility issues as some up hill walking could be involved depending on location. Agree similar to to El Medano!

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊 good tips

[@sallymills4350]

Coming out in Sept can't wait to get out there, we will be in Los Cristianos, been watching you on KZbin it look brilliant, hopefully we will see you there, Sally & Graham

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@coletteflanagan5084]

Hi what is the weather like there at the end of july, beginning of august?

[@gapyearoldies6661]

Beautiful place despite the weather and quite similar to the back streets of Los Cris 👍🏻

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@repje2010]

Hello Andrew and Laura, im just get back yesterday from Puerto de la Cruz, and it was really beautiful there, it was warm all 10 days we where there, and its the cooler side of the island we discovered haha, we did drive with our rented car to Santa Cruz and los cristianos etc.. also to Siam Park, also very hot was it there en very busy.. it was a little disappointing because it was to busy and seems that every one did buy a fast pass... the rows at fast passes where even so long as the normal rows.. so it was just a bit waste of money.... we did stay in the hotel Sol costa Atlantis and was a good hotel, the swimming pools there you said you need to pay to get back inside, but that is not true, you can just get back in if you just keep your ticket. we did go out and in the whole day with our ticket :) Further, i was hoping with my family to meet you 2. but maby next year in Augusts when we go back to Puerto de la Cruz. its a more quiet place not that busy as on the other side of the island, and its not that hot as well haha. we follow you still and did get a lot of info from your videos! we like your videos very much. and yes! you need to go back at a sunny day.. the sun goes down in the direction of that seafood restaurant, not at the side of that swimming pool that you would like to see the sun goes down :) so the sea in front of you.. and then at arround 10 o-clock the goes down. we will say here the best regards and greetings from The Netherlands!

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊good info!

[@garybell9878]

I be coming to Tenerife on 14th October I can't wait it's my Dream Holiday

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@angelathomas3266]

I enjoyed watching that guys xxxx

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@celebs.secrets-best.movies]

hey! we have a question about what kinda people mostly live in Puerta? cause in videos it shows mostly older crowd. What about young ppl there?

[@susanfletcher2083]

Good evening every one I hope you are all well

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@karlmagnusson7295]

Well Andrew, Tenerife goes, on it's long side, from North East to South West so the Sun most go down strait out on the sea horizon seen from Puerto De La Cruz during the summer time, maybe more to the left during the winter time seen from Puerto De La Cruz (Sunrise in the east - sunset in the west) - Just saying :)

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@newkander01]

This the route you took ? Los Cristianos - Mount Teide - Las Cañadas del Teide - Puerto de la Cruz , thanks Ken

[@TheKnightStrider]

Yes 👍🏽

[@barriehee146]

Nice video andrew an laura 👍

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@LifeWithLayla777]

It's is worth visiting but I wouldnt book a hotel for a long stay as its very cloudy

[@markfoden765]

Great vlog guys,definitely scenic but do prefer the south👌👍

[@TheKnightStrider]

For sure

[@Mrpegs1]

Andrew, Never been to Tenerife been travelling to Sarasota and New Jersey for 35 years both lived there , no longer, but now visiting family there. Getting tired of the flights to USA, could you please recommend a nice town for couples quiet-ish for a first visit hope you reply Thanks

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊 try La Caleta

[@guimarboy]

Go for lunch in Los gemelos restaurant

[@TheKnightStrider]

Maybe next time

[@terrytook8941]

Puerto del a cruz is a very relaxing resort, hotels great and people friendly.

[@bentaylor1589]

Hi is it going to rain tomorrow Ben

[@TheKnightStrider]

Potentially

[@TheDizzydiana]

Andrew, is there an Army base in Tenerife?

[@TheKnightStrider]

Not that I know of

[@timhunter9705]

café de Paris is great

[@TheKnightStrider]

Nice 😊

[@mickeyjo5032]

Puerto for me everytime... we live on the mainland and can fortunately fly to the North airport. As for Ale Hop, they are like cockroaches, when the world ends all that will be left will be cockroaches and Ale Hop haha. We are back again next month and stay by Charco, so many amazing restaurants and beautiful little streets

[@davemiller8873]

Our first visit to Tenerife was to Puerto de la Cruz (1984 on honeymoon) and we loved the town; it was very classy and sophisticated. It was 12 years before we returned and we were so disappointed, the town is massively overdeveloped and has lost much of its charm. We now prefer the southern resorts.

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@RobTaverner]

Hail the Ale Hop! ;)

[@TheKnightStrider]

Lol

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

Oh you didn’t walk to Starbucks….I was sure you would…..next time walk to the old fishing town bit just before the football pitch

[@TheKnightStrider]

No starbucks in Puerto

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

How odd it was there 2019 …near the police station on the corner in an old building with doors both sides oh well another CV victim it wasn’t there long either .

[@mickeyjo5032]

​@Jacqueline Archer Starbucks no longer there...its now a coffee and cake shop called David Rodriguez and its amazing

[@patriciaduncan2146]

Gosh you managed to miss all the best bits!

[@TheKnightStrider]

We went to the main area 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@carllatham9844]

Love that side of the island for a visit.never stayed on that side always stay in Los cris, on a small side note what is the history of your car hire firm especially the name

[@TheKnightStrider]

Been established over 40 years, no reasoning for the name

[@carllatham9844]

@@TheKnightStrider does it have a meaning very interested in things like that i love natural history and family history

[@philippebrosseau4692]

The north is so much more typical

[@TheKnightStrider]

And yet all the same chain stores lol

[@DiggerDan87]

The micro climate tenerife has still amazes me , Not gonna lie Andrew you tempting me to hire a car off you that's if there is any available 10th not long just hope we test negative 😂🤣😂

[@TheKnightStrider]

Its crazy lol yes we have availability

[@deanandconner5194]

Can you go to tenerife if you are double jabed

[@TheKnightStrider]

Yes

[@barriehee146]

Hey everybody, if you drive to puerto de la cruz, the 1 thing you dont want to mis,is a beach called PLAYA EL BOLLULO

[@TheKnightStrider]

Thank you 😊

[@janebunn6846]

Very nice , think l prefer las Americas /Adeje tho 🏖🍹

[@TheKnightStrider]

Yes 👍🏽

[@dianatracey6098]

They get SOME not a lot more ..local shops are down the alley ways,,los christianous is nice but las americas is a dump

[@TheKnightStrider]

We thought puerto needed a good scrub and care from the council

[@lloydtandy3929]

Weather getting worse and worse in Tenerife

[@TheKnightStrider]

Yes