Things to do in El Guincho

The Lago Martiánez Swimming Pools are a complex of stylish salt-water bathing pools with floating islands. By day, it’s a chic swimming complex complete with bars and restaurants, while at night, the energy rises to a whole new level as visitors flock to its underground casino. Rest on a floating island, swim in pools and admire the sea views in this popular park.

Loro Parque attracts more than a million visitors every year with its outstanding animal attractions. With a name that means “Parrot Park” in Spanish, it’s no surprise that the park is best known for its diverse parrot species. Enjoy watching these colorful birds and visit an enormous penguin enclosure and long subterranean aquarium, both of which rank among the largest on the planet.

Visit Spain’s renowned Golf Costa Adeje and explore this picturesque oceanfront range on the island of Tenerife. No matter your ability, enjoy a superb round of golf on a sunny day in scenic island settings. After a day on the fairways, have a lavish lunch at the nearby Hotel Suite Villa María and stay in a villa overlooking the sea and relax in a private pool or Jacuzzi.

It’s often said that you haven’t truly been to Puerto de la Cruz until you’ve visited Plaza del Charco. This pretty plaza lined with cafés, restaurants and bars has long served as a popular meeting point for locals. Use it as an excellent starting point for sightseeing around the city and a perfect place to relax at the end of the day while people-watching.

Garden Beach, known in Spanish as Playa Jardín, is among Tenerife’s most unique and beautiful beaches. Its elegant black sands are backed by landscaped gardens and pleasant walkways, with views of Mount Teide on the horizon. Enjoy an excellent range of tourist-friendly facilities, from restaurants to sun lounges. It’s easy to see why this stunning beach attracts crowds.