Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Spain Feb 19, 2024

Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Spain

Sun-kissed beaches, colourful buildings, clear waters and rich history—there"s something special going on in the city of Puerto de la Cruz. Located on Tenerife, the largest of Spain"s Canary Islands, it stared out as a fishing village. The city"s centre is full of charming streets and historical buildings. For those seeking sun, sea and sand, Playa Jardín is the city"s answer. This black volcanic sand beach, designed by the renowned architect César Manrique, offers lush gardens, unique sculptures and views of the world"s third tallest volcano, Mount Teide. Other landmarks here include Lago Martiánez, a complex of seawater pools offering a scenic retreat, and Loro Parque, a world-famous zoo and conservation centre. So, take a moment, savour the image and let your imagination set sail to this lively port town!

© Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Feb 19, 2025European river otter
Feb 19, 2026Dragons Eye, Uttakleiv Beach, Norway

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Feb 8, 2026Corfu, Greece
Jun 15, 2024Surfer riding a wave in Nazaré, Portugal
Feb 16, 2026Banff, Alberta, Canada
Jun 29, 2025Blue lagoon of Pulau Ay, Banda Islands, Indonesia
Aug 6, 2025Ring-tailed lemur
Apr 10, 2024Burrowing owl chicks, Wyoming, USA
Apr 26, 2024Kalaloch Tree of Life, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
Sep 18, 2024Gujō Hachiman Castle
Nov 7, 2024Vancouver Coastal Sea wolves
Sep 7, 2024Annas hummingbird
Dec 21, 2025Dawn light through frosty trees, Sweden
Nov 13, 2024Sea lion in a kelp forest, Baja California, Mexico
Sep 3, 2025Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Apr 23, 2024Library of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Nov 25, 2025Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
Sep 10, 2023Walruses in Svalbard, Norway
Mar 28, 2024Cherry blossoms in Shanghai, China
Sep 19, 2025Thousand Islands region, St. Lawrence River, USA-Canada border
Sep 26, 2023Venice Skatepark, Los Angeles, California, USA
May 3, 2024The Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
Aug 12, 2025African elephants
Apr 30, 2025Iguazu Falls seen from Paraná, Brazil
Apr 10, 2025Red fox cubs near their den
Feb 18, 2025The Great Blue Hole, Belize
Feb 17, 2026Ochagavía, Navarre, Spain
Nov 21, 2025Harbour seals
Nov 1, 2025Bison, Yellowstone National Park
Jan 25, 2024Ynys Llanddwyn, Wales, United Kingdom
Jan 7, 2026Turret Arch the in Arches National Park, Utah, United States
Aug 1, 2025Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland