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Inside Background
Culture 
Puerto de la Cruz has a unique culture that borrows from Spanish ideals but is...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Health & Safety 
Puerto de la Cruz is in general a very safe destination. There is hardly any...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
History 
When the city was first founded, Puerto de la Cruz was known as Puerto de la...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
There are pros and cons to visiting Puerto de la Cruz at different times of...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Book flights and accommodation separately if you are confident in knowing your...
Last edited: 29 July 2009
Getting Around 
Much of Puerto de la Cruz is structured in an older, more conservative fashion...
Last edited: 11 October 2008
Public Transportation 
Puerto de la Cruz is located in the Canary Islands in the middle of the...
Last edited: 29 July 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
There are a lot of fun things to do during the day in Puerto de la Cruz. Most...
Last edited: 08 November 2006
Family Travel 
Puerto de la Cruz is a great place to go if you want to get away from it all...
Last edited: 11 October 2008
Nightlife 
Puerto de la Cruz has a great night life, especially for younger people who...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
HIKING  Tenerife and especially the north is ideal for hiking. Some paths are...
Last edited: 04 November 2009
Shopping 
Puerto de la Cruz is known for its great shopping, there are shops to suit all...
Last edited: 11 October 2008
Bars 
Before midnight: Frigata - located right on the harbourside, popular with...
Last edited: 06 July 2008
Casa Del Vino La Baranda (El Sauzal) 
Located north of Tenerife, Casa del Vino “La Baranda”  offers visitors a close...
Last edited: 20 April 2009
Lago Martianez 
The Lago de Martianez is a great place to spend a hot day in Puerto de la Cruz...
Last edited: 06 February 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Restaurants 
El Maná Still something of a rarity on Tenerife, an ultra-stylish restaurant...
Last edited: 01 November 2008
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Inside Spain: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of Spain is the Euro (EUR), currently shared by 15 nations of the...
Last edited: 30 November 2008
Crossing the Border 
Spain has three European land borders, two come under the Schengen zone (France...
Last edited: 30 December 2008
Emergencies 
Dial 112 - for all emergencies 902 102 112 - for multi-lingual services...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Important Phrases 
In many parts of Spain, particularly small towns and rural areas, older people...
Last edited: 09 October 2008
Telephones 
Always dial the full number as written or printed, including area code, when...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Spain it is common to leave 5% -10% tip for services. Locals always tip even...
Last edited: 19 June 2009
Credit Cards 
If you are paying by credit card in Spain and your home currency is not the...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Electricity Info for Spain 
Voltage is 220V, 50 Hz (cycles). One needs to use a transformer (converter) if...
Last edited: 09 July 2008
Exchanging Money 
Exchanging money in Spain is easy and follows a similar pattern to elsewhere in...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Policing, Crime & Accidents 
Main-line policing in Spain is organised and managed on a national basis by the...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Rental-Cars 
Car rental is a nice option for moving around this beautiful country. It´s very...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
Train Travel Terminology 
English to Spanish translation of words commonly seen whilst travelling by...
Last edited: 02 July 2008
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