Puerto de la Cruz is a city on the northern coast of Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands. It is known for its dark, sandy beaches and the huge Loro Parque Zoo, which is to the west. On the promenade, Lago Martiánez is a complex of salt water pools designed by the architect César Manrique. The old port houses a 17th-century Customs House and the Batería de Santa Bárbara, an 18th-century fort.
The Botanical Garden of Puerto de La Cruz, officially known as Jardín de Aclimatación de La Orotava, is a botanical garden located in the territory of Puerto de la Cruz, on the island of Tenerife, where it is commonly known as El Botánico.
Lago Martiánez is an open-air swimming pool complex located in Puerto de la Cruz. The leisure park with a total area of approximately 100,000 square meters is centered around an artificial lake. Includes several islands, gardens, restaurants, bars, and terraces.