
Holidays in Puerto de la Cruz are often considered more popular with European holidaymakers due to the distance between the area and Tenerife North airport which offers flights to mainland Europe. There are plenty of hotels, bars and restaurants to enjoy in this more tropical part of Tenerife, and can be a great option for your holiday in 2025/2026.
The nearest airport to Puerto de la Cruz is Tenerife's North airport which is served mainly by European cities. Most, if not all direct flights from the UK to Tenerife land at Tenerife South airport which is on the south of the island. It'll take about 25 minutes to get from Tenerife Norte airport to Puerto de la Cruz, whereas the journey from Tenerife South airport will take just over an hour, or even longer if travelling with a hotel shuttle.
Once there, Puerto de La Cruz is well connected by public buses and it's easy to walk around. As with most resorts, Puerto de La Cruz is often one of the stopping points for attraction shuttle buses.