Spain attracts hordes of tourists from Europe to its myriad of cities and quaint towns but none more than its vibrant capital, Madrid which is located at the central region of the country.

There is no lack of beautiful landscapes in Spain in all its four regions of North, South, East and Central. With a vastness of 195,988 square miles that covers quite a bit of the Iberian Peninsula, it is known as largest country of Western Europe offering 1700 miles of shoreline from the Mediterranean Sea that stretches to the strait of Gibraltar.

Attractive Choice

One of the popular choice resorts for an exhilarating holiday in Spain is Puerto de la Cruz where a lot of lively activities can be indulged in. The local hospitality brews the atmosphere to draw all tourists into an exciting holiday with its most alluring tradition: bull-fighting.

Puerto de la Cruz was a harbor before it turned into one of Spain’s bustling tourist resorts with a lot of excitement. Bullfighting is a definite indulgence in this town with its favorite ‘matador’ to showcase the bullfighting skill and bravery encumbered with grace.

There are busy business activities operating in Puerto de la Cruz especially in the Orotava Valley where a lot of European and British traders still ply their trade since 1889. There are quaint ancient hotels in Puerto de la Cruz to ensure a comfortable stay for tourists on a holiday.

The locals love the pleasurable lifestyle of sidewalk cafés sipping coffee or tea with some croissant on a warm and sunny day with their loved ones. Tourists would be delighted at the myriad of local gastronomy offered in town. This includes seafood stuffed with lots of olive oil, garlic, saffron, rice and peppers. The locals love pulses and all types of beans with their staple rice and meat.

Transformation

It is not hard to understand why Puerto de la Cruz is enjoying more tourists each year. It has slowly been transformed into a trend-setter spa resort town since the 1890s where even royalty and European dignitaries come for a winter escapade.
High rise buildings that exude a distinct character are found around Puerto de la Cruz that is not seen at other southern resort towns.

The slow pace of living and tranquil atmosphere make this holiday resort more popular each year with many mature tourists seeking solace.

The town center sports the lovely town plaza right in the middle of a famous pedestrian district which runs into a quaint old fishing quarter facing the seafront. Puerto de la Cruz is also a shopper’s paradise with its myriad of shops, bars, restaurants and discos.

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