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"The
most popular resort on the north coast of Tenerife
is Puerto de la Cruz. Just 35km from Santa Cruz,
this picturesque town is full of attractions
popular with the Spanish and visitors alike.
Beyond it are yet more. Loro Parque is famous for
its parrots and dolphin performances and the 18th
century Jardín de Aclimatación, between Puerto
de la Cruz and Orotava, houses a variety of plants
from all over the world. Then there is the long
and winding uphill journey to the island’s
biggest attraction, Mount Teide, with its
snow-capped peak and lunar landscape."
The
old town of Puerto de la Cruz, centred around the
small fishing port, remains remarkably unchanged.
Old houses in the traditional Canarian style and
the fishermen landing their catches give Puerto de
la Cruz a charming atmosphere. The rocky coast
with its three small black sand beaches is also
the home of the newly refurbished Lido Martinez.
The Loro Parque is a man-made nature paradise in
Puerto de la Cruz. It houses a shark tunnel and is
home to the largest collection of parrots in the
world. Additionally, it hosts dolphin, parrot and
sea-lion shows plus the latest exhibition, Planet
Penguin, with over 200 Antarctic and tropical
penguins. The variety of attractions on offer is
quite spectacular and enough to keep young and old
entertained all day. On arrival, the visitor is
met with a beautiful Thai village set on a lake.
Inside you can admire the jungle-like gorilla
enclosure and Orchid House, plus lots more!
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