Things to do in Las Arenas

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Photo "Las Arenas" by Максим Улитин (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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1. Plaza del Charco

It’s often said that you haven’t truly been to Puerto de la Cruz until you’ve visited Plaza del Charco. This pretty plaza lined with cafés, restaurants and bars has long served as a popular meeting point for locals. Use it as an excellent starting point for sightseeing around the city and a perfect place to relax at the end of the day while people-watching.
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Plaza del Charco which includes a fountain, a park and flowers

2. Loro Park

Loro Parque attracts more than a million visitors every year with its outstanding animal attractions. With a name that means “Parrot Park” in Spanish, it’s no surprise that the park is best known for its diverse parrot species. Enjoy watching these colorful birds and visit an enormous penguin enclosure and long subterranean aquarium, both of which rank among the largest on the planet.
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Loro Parque which includes zoo animals and signage

3. Lago Martianez Swimming Pools

The Lago Martiánez Swimming Pools are a complex of stylish salt-water bathing pools with floating islands. By day, it’s a chic swimming complex complete with bars and restaurants, while at night, the energy rises to a whole new level as visitors flock to its underground casino. Rest on a floating island, swim in pools and admire the sea views in this popular park.
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Lago Martianez Swimming Pools showing a pool and a luxury hotel or resort

4. Garden Beach

Garden Beach, known in Spanish as Playa Jardín, is among Tenerife’s most unique and beautiful beaches. Its elegant black sands are backed by landscaped gardens and pleasant walkways, with views of Mount Teide on the horizon. Enjoy an excellent range of tourist-friendly facilities, from restaurants to sun lounges. It’s easy to see why this stunning beach attracts crowds.
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Garden Beach featuring a coastal town and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

5. Tenerife Auditorium

Auditorio de Tenerife is one of the most popular music venues on the island, but it is also one of its most iconic sights. If you walk along the waterfront in Santa Cruz de Tenerife you will find it hard to miss this eye-catching piece of architecture. An elegant curve of white concrete arches over the main building, reflecting the sailing history of the island. Take photos of the striking building before returning here to enjoy something from the eclectic, artistic program.
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Auditorio de Tenerife featuring modern architecture

What to do in Las Arenas

Popular places to visit

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Teide Observatory

You can learn about the history of La Orotava with a visit to Teide Observatory. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

Teide Observatory
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Teide Cable Car

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You can take time to visit Teide Cable Car during your travels to La Orotava. Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

Teide Cable Car
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El Teide Peak

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at El Teide Peak during your travels in La Orotava. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this quaint area.

El Teide Peak
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Mount Teide

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Teide during your travels in La Orotava. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Mount Teide
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La Villa Shopping Center

You can search for that perfect souvenir at La Villa Shopping Center during your visit to La Orotava. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

La Villa Shopping Center
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La Orotava Municipal Building

After visiting La Orotava Municipal Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Orotava. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

La Orotava Municipal Building
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Pueblo Chico Theme Park

Bring the children to Pueblo Chico Theme Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Cruz de los Martillos. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Pueblo Chico Theme Park
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Casa de Los Balcones Museum

You can find out about the history of La Orotava when you stop by Casa de Los Balcones Museum. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Casa de Los Balcones Museum
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Parque Ecologico Las Aguilas del Teide

Explore the great outdoors at Parque Ecologico Las Aguilas del Teide, a lovely green space in La Orotava. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Parque Ecologico Las Aguilas del Teide
Puerto de la Cruz featuring a pool, a sunset and a luxury hotel or resort

Puerto de la Cruz

La Orotava

La Orotava

El Socorro Beach showing a sunset, general coastal views and waves

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