Puerto de la Cruz is a greener, more traditional northern resort with plazas, gardens, black-sand coastline and a year-round town atmosphere. It offers a different experience from the sunnier, purpose-built south.
What is there to see and do?
Lago Martiánez, the old fishing harbour, botanical gardens and town-centre restaurants are key attractions. Loro Parque is nearby but visitors should confirm current assistance, surfaces and transport.
A useful accessible itinerary leaves space for unplanned café stops and rest periods rather than treating every attraction as compulsory. Opening times, accessible entrances, toilets, companion arrangements and mobility-aid policies should be confirmed with the attraction shortly before visiting.
Terrain and getting around
The waterfront and centre include level areas, but the town rises inland and older streets have uneven surfaces. The northern climate can also bring wetter paving.
Trace both directions of every important journey. A gentle downhill trip to a beach can become a demanding return, while heat, wind, crowds and battery condition can materially reduce comfortable range.
Best areas to stay
Central accommodation places plazas and the waterfront nearby; hillside hotels may rely on shuttle services. Confirm whether those vehicles carry mobility equipment.
Ask for the precise building and accessible entrance, then check the route to reception, the room, restaurant, pool and public street. Request doorway, lift and bathroom measurements rather than accepting a general accessibility label.
Airport transfers and local transport
Nearest airport: Tenerife North Airport. Tenerife North is closest, although many UK packages arrive at Tenerife South, creating a much longer island transfer.
Tell the operator whether the traveller transfers into a vehicle seat or remains in their wheelchair. Provide equipment dimensions and weight together with passenger and luggage numbers.
Mobility equipment hire
Arrange the model around user weight, posture, intended distance, gradients and the accommodation. Confirm delivery, collection, charging, damage terms, breakdown hours and replacement arrangements in writing. Mobility Abroad supplies independent guidance and referral links; bookings and payments are made directly with the selected provider.
Our practical tip
Check the operating airport before paying and prepare both sun and wet-weather protection for mobility equipment.
Before booking
- Verify the exact hotel room and step-free route.
- Check surrounding gradients using current local information.
- Reserve suitable airport assistance and transport.
- Match hired equipment to the traveller and terrain.
- Reconfirm essential arrangements shortly before departure.
This resort forms part of our Tenerife accessible holiday guide.
Plan before you book
Choosing suitable mobility equipment
Match the equipment to the traveller, accommodation and local terrain. Mobility Abroad supplies independent information and does not take bookings or payments.
Equipment checklist