Puerto de la Cruz
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Puerto de la Cruz is a municipality located on the northern coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. Historically, it served as a crucial port for trade following the islands' conquest in the 15th century. The town attracted European researchers and writers like Humboldt and Wilde in the 19th century due to its climate.
Statistics
Area
8.73 km²
Population
30,483