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A fantastic, post-modern swimming and sunbathing complex designed by the famous Lanzaroteno architect Cesar Manrique. It's a bit concretey by modern standards but is still an awesome paradise which costs hardly anything to enter for the day. See non-official website for more information.
Lago Martiánez is an open-air swimming pool complex located in Puerto de la Cruz. The leisure park with a total area of approximately 100,000 square meters is centered around an artificial lake. Lago Martiánez includes several islands, gardens, restaurants, bars, and terraces. Architect César Manrique designed the swimming pool complex with many volcanic rocks. Lago Martiánez is a mix of Manrique’s vision and local elements, such as bartizans, palisades and ocean views. In addition to the architectural structure, it also comprises a range of Manrique’s sculptures. Lago Martiánez, commonly known as "el Lago", was built in the so-called "Llanos de Martiánez" area, which was home to several natural pools. The first tourists visited Llanos de Martiánez at the end of the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century.
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Chapel of St. Telmo
The small chapel was built in 1780 and dedicated to the patron saint of seafarers. After being partly destroyed by flooding in 1826 the chapel was rebuilt, and fully restored several years ago. Of special note is the interior Mudejar-style carved wooden roof truss.
Museo Del Pescador
A small museum with ship models.
This defensive fortification was built in the mid-18th century to protect the city from pirates.
MACEW / Eduardo Westerdahl Museum of Contemporary Art
It was established in 1953 as Spain's first contempoary art museum, in the former Royal Customs House. It has a good collection of modern works by Canary Island artists.
Jardín Sitio Litre / Orchid Garden
The lovely English-style garden of an 18th-century mansion features a large collection of orchids along with bonsai trees and a dragon tree. Famous past visitors have included Sir Richard Burton as well as Agatha Christie, who was inspired to write her short story collection The Mysterious Mr Quin. There is also a pleasant terrace café.
Likely the oldest building in Puerto de la Cruz, the church was built between 1599 and 1608 and was attached to a no-longer extant Franciscan monastery.