Parque Taoro
Parque Taoro
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- Graeme BLos Cristianos, Spain20,247 contributionsRelaxingThis place is always relaxing, but at the moment it is more so as there are very few peeps around. Watching the Waterfalls throwing the gallons of water down, is truly mesmerising. There is also fish, plus Lizards & birds to watch, & it's all free.Visited July 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten July 20, 2020
- simplymarkShrewsbury, United Kingdom2,527 contributionsLovely place to beEvery time we come to Puerto we will come here two or three times. There are two parts to it. There are the steps up to it with waterfalls, planting and fish. This leads you to what was the hotel where Churchill, Agatha christie an the Beatles stayed. Behind the building is the main parque, which was the original garden to the hotel. It is now often used for running. At the front of what was the hotel, to the left, is a cafe that probably has the best views of Puerto.Visited March 2022Traveled with familyWritten March 19, 2022
- JessicaAdeje, Spain2 contributionsLovely placeI was recommended this place by a friend and it didnt disappoint. Very relaxing and unexpectedly quiet (probably beacause of the situation we are going through at the moment).I loved the cakes and the barraquito whilst enjoying the amazing views of Puerto. Also great service by the young guys which i found this very rare in these kind of nice places on the island.Visited July 2020Written July 23, 2020
- Juz3 contributionsReally poorFollow up to my earlier review. Reply from Loro Park acknowledges that it was a very busy time and so one would expect that they would make arrangements for a fairer experience for all visitors. Unlike the UK they have reasonable weather and a good level of tourist activity all year round I'm sure but obviously their disregard for visitor experience , obviously a 'pack them all in ' approach and receive lots and lots of cash is their main motivator. Basically, unless you like the experience of being pushed , jostled , peering at animals from afar with little or no enrichment activity in a generally sad and outdated environment in July and August , save your moneyVisited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 26, 2023
- hargrave117 contributionsNice open spaceWe never saw this park area last time we came and glad we did as we had come up to the Lily gardens which we found were closed down. The is a great open space for locals and visitors alike to walk around and generally wind down from the bustle below in the town. Lots of paths and seats flowers and trees have been planted over the years and now looks well established. There is a cafe just below which did very good hot chocolate.Visited January 2020Written February 9, 2020
- zuvBucharest, Romania27,066 contributionsNice park, nice viewsA not very big but beautiful park. Located on a hillside, which makes it offer a very beautiful view of the city. Rich vegetation, paths going up in steps, a few small ponds, unfortunately not very well maintained. At its highest point there is also a small cafe.Visited June 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 9, 2023
- Barbara SEdinburgh, United Kingdom4 contributionsNo Water!We enjoyed our walk up to Sortija Park and then across to Taoro Park. The views are fabulous and there is a nice cafe for lunch in Taoro. I only gave it 3 because the water wasn't switched on which was disappointing after a strenuous hike up. The surrounding area was very pleasant.Visited October 2021Traveled as a coupleWritten October 1, 2021
- BolauxShrewsbury, United Kingdom25 contributionsOff the beaten track.It’s up the hill but worth it. Approach it from the back then walk down the main drag and then down the meandering rams and steps whilst looking at the view of Puerto de la Cruz as you go. Much better than approaching from the coast side. It’ll make sense if you look at a map.Visited February 2020Written February 9, 2020
- Avril QSouth Ayrshire, United Kingdom38 contributionsA nice place to excercise or to relaxWe have been visiting this park on our holidays over the last 10 years. It's a bit exhausting if you are coming up from the town with the many stairs or the steep road alternative but it's worth it. There are a few cafes and an Anglican church nearby.Visited December 2022Written December 28, 2022
- NormantaLondon, United Kingdom530 contributionsA formally laid out city parkWe walked around Parque Taoro wherein is the English Church (Iglesias Anglicana) and a memorial garden to the air disaster of 1980. The park is laid out with walks and trees but there is no grass or under planting so there are large areas of bare red earth. At a couple of spots are what geologists call 'Aa'. These are piles of rocks formed from volcanic gases escaping and vitrifying the ground many years ago. At the end of the park is the congress centre then beyond Jardin Taoro. The garden is a really nicely laid out place with assorted plantings, waterfalls, terraces and sloping pathways. There are splendid views of the town. The garden is more pleasing than the park.Visited January 2015Traveled as a coupleWritten February 4, 2015
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3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Follow up to my earlier review.
Reply from Loro Park acknowledges that it was a very busy time and so one would expect that they would make arrangements for a fairer experience for all visitors. Unlike the UK they have reasonable weather and a good level of tourist activity all year round I'm sure but obviously their disregard for visitor experience , obviously a 'pack them all in ' approach and receive lots and lots of cash is their main motivator.
Basically, unless you like the experience of being pushed , jostled , peering at animals from afar with little or no enrichment activity in a generally sad and outdated environment in July and August , save your money
Reply from Loro Park acknowledges that it was a very busy time and so one would expect that they would make arrangements for a fairer experience for all visitors. Unlike the UK they have reasonable weather and a good level of tourist activity all year round I'm sure but obviously their disregard for visitor experience , obviously a 'pack them all in ' approach and receive lots and lots of cash is their main motivator.
Basically, unless you like the experience of being pushed , jostled , peering at animals from afar with little or no enrichment activity in a generally sad and outdated environment in July and August , save your money
Written July 26, 2023
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hargrave
dorset uk117 contributions
Jan 2020
We never saw this park area last time we came and glad we did as we had come up to the Lily gardens which we found were closed down. The is a great open space for locals and visitors alike to walk around and generally wind down from the bustle below in the town. Lots of paths and seats flowers and trees have been planted over the years and now looks well established. There is a cafe just below which did very good hot chocolate.
Written February 9, 2020
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zuv
Bucharest, Romania27,066 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
A not very big but beautiful park. Located on a hillside, which makes it offer a very beautiful view of the city. Rich vegetation, paths going up in steps, a few small ponds, unfortunately not very well maintained. At its highest point there is also a small cafe.
Written July 9, 2023
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Barbara S
Edinburgh, UK4 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
We enjoyed our walk up to Sortija Park and then across to Taoro Park. The views are fabulous and there is a nice cafe for lunch in Taoro. I only gave it 3 because the water wasn't switched on which was disappointing after a strenuous hike up. The surrounding area was very pleasant.
Written October 1, 2021
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Bolaux
Shrewsbury, UK25 contributions
Feb 2020
It’s up the hill but worth it. Approach it from the back then walk down the main drag and then down the meandering rams and steps whilst looking at the view of Puerto de la Cruz as you go. Much better than approaching from the coast side. It’ll make sense if you look at a map.
Written February 9, 2020
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Avril Q
South Ayrshire, UK38 contributions
Dec 2022
We have been visiting this park on our holidays over the last 10 years. It's a bit exhausting if you are coming up from the town with the many stairs or the steep road alternative but it's worth it. There are a few cafes and an Anglican church nearby.
Written December 28, 2022
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Normanta
London, UK530 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
We walked around Parque Taoro wherein is the English Church (Iglesias Anglicana) and a memorial garden to the air disaster of 1980. The park is laid out with walks and trees but there is no grass or under planting so there are large areas of bare red earth. At a couple of spots are what geologists call 'Aa'. These are piles of rocks formed from volcanic gases escaping and vitrifying the ground many years ago. At the end of the park is the congress centre then beyond Jardin Taoro. The garden is a really nicely laid out place with assorted plantings, waterfalls, terraces and sloping pathways. There are splendid views of the town. The garden is more pleasing than the park.
Written February 4, 2015
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DaveWGCook
Bournemouth, UK258 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Parque Taoro and Parque Sortija are set both sides of the original Casino Taoro, the first hotel in Tenerife (opened in 1893). The casino is now closed, but the gardens both sides are well worth the visit. The main Parque Taoro is set on a steep hill overlooking Puerto, with stunning views. The flat Parque Sortija has recently been replanted with palm trees, leaving two original sections with natural volcanic ash and scree which have the original vegetation for the area, very interesting botanically. It was an easy walk from our hotel (Parque Vacacional Eden), and the stuning views of sea and Teide made it a regular spot to visit at sunset. It is one of the best free parks on the islands.
Written November 15, 2018
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Flauschi_11
Brussels, Belgium66 contributions
Dec 2018
This park is very restful. Once you've done the climb, you're rewarded with beautiful views over the city and of the sea and there are several fountains at the top. There is also a café where you can take refreshments.
Written January 7, 2019
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SallyB113
London, UK132 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
We visited Parque Taora many times during our stay in Puerto de la Cruz. We were staying at the Las Aguilas Hotel, near Las Arenas. We used to walk down downhill from the back path of the hotel into Puerto de la Cruz and stop for coffee at Parque Taora on the way.
It is one of the largest parks in Puerto de la Cruz, covering 100,000 sq metres, and situated in a beautiful residential area. Many joggers and dog walkers use the park along with visitors who make the steep climb up the hill from the town. It is a great place for nature lovers and gardeners with extensive landscaped gardens full of tropical and sub-tropical plants plus a lot of bird life. The crowning glory has to be the cascading waterfalls and wonderful views of Puerto de la Cruz below. So worth a visit.
It is one of the largest parks in Puerto de la Cruz, covering 100,000 sq metres, and situated in a beautiful residential area. Many joggers and dog walkers use the park along with visitors who make the steep climb up the hill from the town. It is a great place for nature lovers and gardeners with extensive landscaped gardens full of tropical and sub-tropical plants plus a lot of bird life. The crowning glory has to be the cascading waterfalls and wonderful views of Puerto de la Cruz below. So worth a visit.
Written January 31, 2016
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jamietkb
Nottingham, UK7 contributions
Are there areas around the park that are suitable for picnics? Eg picnic benches or flat(ish) areas of grass to sit down on? Thank you!!
Graeme B
Los Cristianos, Spain20,247 contributions
Not really, only a few benches/seats, but about half a Kilometre up the road is a parque where you could sit & have a picnic, called Parque de la Sortija
SAUFLOR
Orsay, France1 contribution
Peut on se garer facilement à proximité
VictorManuelC2013
Orihuela, Spain54 contributions
Facilmente no, el parque está en cuesta, calles estrechas, lo mejor subir en taxi, eficientes y baratos.
Kun je hier ook met de rolstoel naar toe
Martin P
Dundee, UK284 contributions
No as it is on a steeply sloping site
sharon p
Northern Ireland, UK2 contributions
Is parquet taoro pram friendly?
Michael B
Torquay, UK588 contributions
Not really, it’s built into the cliff side with lots of steps to climb from the entrance at the bottom. You can use an entrance at the top though which is relatively flat and from there you can see the views over Puerto de la Cruz, the waterfall feature and get access to the cafe.
hasenhaeschen
Hamburg, Germany2 contributions
Hallo habe einen kleinen Hund darf der mit rein in den Park Danke
Nickolas E
Berlin, Germany6 contributions
Das ist ein öffentlicher Park ohne Einlasskontrolle. Ob Hunde erlaubt sind, weiß ich nicht, aber definitiv haben viele Leute Hunde mit. Für kleine Hunde sind die Treppen aber eine sportliche Herausforderung.
Normanta
London, UK530 contributions
Slight correction to the answer I gave yesterday. I was forgetting which side of the road the bus stops. You still need the stop for the English School but cross over the road when you get off the bus and walk forward in the same direction for about 70 metres before you turn left for the park. Sorry about that error.
Jean M
London, UK1 contribution
How do I get to Parque Taoro from Playa Jardin? Is there an entrance charge?
Normanta
London, UK530 contributions
Walk up the hill from Playa Jardin to the traffic lights, turn left along Calle Cupido to the bus stands. Get a 350, 351 or 353 bus to the English School. Get off there, walk forward about 15 metres, turn left and follow the road around. You will come to the English Church (Iglesias Anglicana) and a memorial garden to the world's worst air disaster (Tenerife Nord, 1980). You are now at the top lof the Parque Taoro and can have a pleasant leisurely stroll through the park, exit by the Miramar hotel and then continue down the hill to the Jardin Taoro that is much more varied in plants and layout. Carry on walking down the hill until you get back into town.
Alternatively take a cab to the English Church (Iglesias Anglicana) and proceed as before. The cab fare will only be about 3 euro.
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- Parque Taoro is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Hotels near Parque Taoro:
- (0.05 mi) Hotel Tigaiga
- (0.14 mi) Hotel TRH Taoro Garden
- (0.14 mi) Tigaiga Suites
- (0.23 mi) Hotel Puerto Palace
- (0.12 mi) Atalaya Hotel
- Restaurants near Parque Taoro:
- (0.11 mi) Alberto's Bar
- (0.07 mi) Tinguaro
- (0.20 mi) Muxacho
- (0.17 mi) Terraza Taoro
- (0.16 mi) Park Cafe-Restaurante
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