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The Semiramis Hotel is set on a cliff in the attractive suburb of La Paz. The hotel is close to a selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Puerto de la Cruz has long been one of the top destinations in the Canary Islands. Explore the town’s shady plazas, historic buildings and soak up the vibrant Canarian atmosphere. There is a public bus from a stop 100 metres from the hotel or it’s a 10-minute taxi ride (about five euros), or catch the Saga courtesy bus Mon-Sat.

Tenerife airport is one-and-a-half hours' drive away.

Puerto de la Cruz (La Paz)

Puerto de la Cruz is a world away from more modern resorts with its historic buildings, including its oldest – the Customs House (Casa de la Real Aduana) – which dates from 1620. Welcoming travellers since it was founded in the 16th century as the port for La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz’s fortunes increased around the turn of the 20th century when it became a popular spa retreat with the British upper class. Among the many attractions are the Lago de Martianez seawater pool, the cafe-lined promenade along Avenida de Colón, and the fertile parks and gardens such as Playa Jardin, beautifully landscaped with plants that thrive in the subtropical climate. Due to its position on a promontory at the foot of the La Orotava Valley on Tenerife’s North West coast, Puerto de la Cruz receives less rain and more sunshine than the rest of the north of the island to sustain lush vegetation its abundance of gardens.

The harbour remains a centre of activity with brightly painted fishing boats bobbing on its surface and berthed on the pebbly shore.

Food stalls line the side of the harbour wall serving wonderful, traditional Canarian food and filling the air with the succulent aroma of paella as it sizzles in a giant pan next to the fish-laden tables.