Castillo de San Felipe

Puerto de la Cruz


This modest but imposing castle beside Playa Jardín plays host to a variety of temporary art exhibitions over two levels, plus regular theatre and dance performances. There is also a grand piano on the ground floor, if you fancy showing off your arpeggios.


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Nearby Puerto de la Cruz attractions

1. Playa Jardín

0.22 MILES

This dark-sand 'garden beach' west of Puerto de la Cruz' centre has good facilities, including toilets and showers. Huge boulders were dumped into the sea…

2. Museo Arqueológico

0.43 MILES

This small but well laid-out museum provides an insight into the Guanche way of life with its replicas of a typical cave dwelling, as well as a burial…

3. Plaza Charco

0.5 MILES

The magnificent central square of Plaza Charco (the names translates as 'Puddle Plaza' – it used to flood from the sea every time it was stormy) is shaded…

4. Torreón de Ventoso

0.55 MILES

One of the better-kept historic buildings in Puerto de la Cruz, this tower with windows and balconies was once part of the town’s Augustine convent and…

5. Loro Parque

0.56 MILES

Travelling around Tenerife, the Loro Parque flag is so ubiquitous that you could be forgiven for thinking they sponsor the island. Today its animal…

6. Ermita de San Juan

0.56 MILES

Built between 1599 and 1608, Ermita de San Juan is the oldest structure in town and is attached to the Iglesia de San Francisco.

7. Iglesia de San Francisco

0.56 MILES

Located just off the central (and famed) Plaza Charco is the Iglesia de San Francisco, tacked on to tiny Ermita de San Juan, the oldest structure in town …

8. Casa de la Aduana

0.58 MILES

Built in 1620, Puerto de la Cruz' imposing old customs house is home to the tourist office as well as a fine contemporary-art museum. There are also…

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