Faro de Puerto de la Cruz — Attraction in Puerto de la Cruz

Maybe I’m being too demanding, but this place really shows the untapped potential of the town — and I say that with sadness, because it’s genuinely a lovely spot: peaceful, thankfully not overrun by drunk tourists, but rather full of quiet strollers enjoying the seaside atmosphere.

The concrete promenade could easily be the showpiece of the town — a beautiful spot to watch the waves, listen to the sound of the sea, and enjoy the sunset. Unfortunately, it smells like urine almost everywhere, which makes it hard to appreciate the walk or the ocean when you’re constantly catching that smell.

Right next to the breakwater / promenade there’s a huge parking lot. I understand the town needs parking, but building even a small wall or barrier would help separate the walking area from the sight of cars. Another issue is the camper vans. I don’t want to sound judgmental — maybe some of the people living in them are struggling/homeless — but it’s hard to understand how someone can park right by the ocean to enjoy it and then urinate on or under the promenade. I actually saw it happening!

The views of the ocean and sky are phenomenal, but the constant smell and the sight of the parking area ruin the experience. I truly hope the local authorities will take action someday — this place...

Every coin has two sides. The same is true of this controvesial place. An ordinary and somewhat shabby parking lot with a simple beacon? Yes, but only on one side. From the other side, the one closer to the sea, you can look forward to a longer, breathtaking walk along the wall of the breakwater surrounding the land, and thus enjoy the view of the unrestrained sea and the waves breaking on the rocks below. If that doesn't make you think about the power of nature beyond us, the value and meaning of life, and everything..., go back to the parking lot and go away. I don't mean that in a bad way. You can simply look for something more to your taste. But if the sunset over the endless stormy sea resonates with you, give this place a chance - at least one side of it. And maybe, for a little while, you'll forget about the shabby part and the other unimportant things we struggle...

Der Faro de Puerto de la Cruz ist ein moderner Leuchtturm an der Nordküste Teneriffas, westlich des Hafens von Puerto de la Cruz. Er wurde 1995 fertiggestellt und ist einer von sieben Leuchttürmen, die die Küstenlinie der Insel markieren.

Mit einer Höhe von 27 Metern und einer Lichtreichweite von 16 Seemeilen dient der Leuchtturm als aktives Navigationshilfsmittel. Sein Lichtmuster besteht aus zwei weißen Blitzen alle sieben Sekunden.

Obwohl der Faro de Puerto de la Cruz nicht für die Öffentlichkeit zugänglich ist, bietet seine Lage entlang der Küste einen schönen Anblick für Spaziergänger und Fotografen. Die Umgebung lädt zum Verweilen ein und bietet einen interessanten Kontrast zwischen moderner Architektur und der natürlichen Schönheit der Atlantikküste.

Fazit: Der Faro de Puerto de la Cruz ist ein markantes Beispiel moderner Leuchtturmarchitektur auf Teneriffa. Auch wenn er nicht betreten werden kann, ist er ein lohnendes Ziel für einen Spaziergang entlang der Küste und bietet...