Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz is a city on the north coast of Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands. It's known for its dark, volcanic-sand beaches and the huge Loro Parque zoo, which lies to the west. On the seafront, Lago Martiánez is a saltwater pool complex designed by architect César Manrique. The old harbor is home to a 17th-century customs house and Batería de Santa Bárbara, a crumbling 18th-century fort.