El Puertito - An Old Fishing Village in Tenerife All Inclusive

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El Puertito
An Old Fishing Village in Tenerife All Inclusive
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El Puertito is a modest fishing village far
different from the rest of Tenerife. Although
nestled between tourist-heavy resorts, this oasis
remains untouched and unaffected. No towering
hotels and apartment complexes or sunshade and
lounger-covered waterfront. No strip of bars and
booming sound, no waves of tourists flocking its
shores, nothing. Instead, the charm of this
simple coastal village is its naturalness. All
the touristy things it lacks is what makes it
unique. Wandering souls steering away from busy
vacation scenes find peace. Here, they can lie on
the black volcanic sand beach surrounded by
panoramic cliffs. The number of colorful boats
that go in and out its small calm bay makes it
even more picturesque. Lacking in modern
amenities, El Puertito offers an unforgettable
experience, one that guests cannot find elsewhere
swim with the resident sea turtles.
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Authentic Canarian Coastal Experience
In some ways, this little beach has remained
obscure. There is not a lot of information made
available on the web. In that regard, the lack of
tourists has kept this gem hidden from the
massive development other coastal areas went
through. No one needs to go far to realize that
El Puertito is reminiscent of the old Tenerife,
the 70s-unspoiled island before the tourism
tsunami hit its shores. In the summer, locals
swarm its rocky shores to have some beach fun
with the family. But for the rest of the year, it
is at its most serene state with a handful of
tourists passing by for a day. On some nights,
there may be a few visitors staying until
sunrise. Many people love the modern and ritzy
amenities big hotels offer. The array of water
sports and other fun activities never fails to
entertain too. Not to mention, there is also the
endless choices of bars and restaurants. Aside
from being postcard perfect, El Puertitos
simplicity is refreshing. Its untouched beauty is
a breath of fresh air. This coastal town doesnt
have a lot, but it can give an authentic coastal
experience that is very hard to find.
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Ermita Virgen del Carmen
The drive to El Puertito is a bit curvy but
quick. After a couple of curves, the coastal
village and its blue waters warmly welcome its
guests. At this point, most of the visitors
already know an amazing experience awaits
them. The small church of Ermita Virgen del
Carmen should be everyones first stop. As the
most traditional Canarian chapel in the rural, it
is simple yet sophisticated. Its whitewashed
exterior also mirrors much of the hamlet. At the
fore is the teeny plaza that completely
complements the shrine. Here visitors can take a
seat to admire the chapel and its hilly backdrop.
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The Hamlet
The lovely El Puertito has a tiny community and
spacious parking spaces. In fact, the two parking
spaces are bigger with regards to the land area
than the cluster of whitewashed houses. Its not
a bad thing though. If anything, its modest
population adds to its authentic Canarian fishing
village appeal. The walk past the houses up to
the cliffs is short but sublime. There are no
elegant lightings or railings on the promenade.
But what it offers is the full view of the
tranquil coastal inlet. The white houses on one
side are very Canarian but with a hint of
Santorini. Fronting the houses are the gorgeous
blue waters the million dollars no, the
priceless view the locals wake up to every single
day.
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The Turtle Bay
El Puertito owes its unusual moniker to the group
of turtles that call the nearby waters home.
There are seven of them, all people-friendly and
never camera-shy. And they are also the primary
reason why tourists visit the village. Thus the
name Turtle Bay. The turtles are the
headliners in this clear azure waters. They swim
around people and are not timid around cameras.
In fact, they seem to love and bask in the
attention. With such abundant marine life though,
naturally, the competition is tight. Giving them
a run for their money are the rays. They come in
many varieties bull rays, stingrays, butterfly
rays, and so on. And the enormous ones steal the
show every time.
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How to Get There
Theres no other way to reach El Puertito except
by car or foot, as no public transport passes by
the area. The latter will take up to an hour even
when coming from neighboring resorts like Playa
Paraiso. The most highly recommended fashion of
getting to the diving haven is by car. Tourists
can either hire one or hail a taxi. Its also
fun to visit El Puertito as a group with many
joining organized diving tours. This way, they
get to see the little fishing village and guide
them to spot the turtles and the rays.
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Holiday Rentals in El Puertito
El Puertito is a popular day trip destination,
and visitors rarely stay for the night. Should
they need accommodations, there are several in
nearby areas, but none in the hamlet itself. For
hotels with great amenities, the neighboring
resorts have a lot to offer. As for the nearby
villages like Armeñime, there are plenty of
apartments to choose from as well.
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Where to Dine
Bodegon Pepe y Lola is the only bar and
restaurant in El Puertito. Here, guests eat and
drink while appreciating the spectacular little
bay. Their must-try are fresh fish churros,
tortilla español, breaded crab claws, and tapas
paired with either a sangria or a local wine.
Sumptuous food and panoramic vistas are always a
great combo.
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An Old Fishing Village Never Gets Old
The Canary Islands, no doubt, is one of the most
majestic archipelagos in the world. And there is
a plethora of reasons why Tenerife is the
flagship island. It has world-class hotels and
resorts, the best of the best restaurants, and,
most importantly, magnificent sights one cant
find anywhere else. While marvelous as it is now,
its traditional Canarian roots continue to fade
away. In the south of the island, the
breathtaking El Puertito remains true to its
Canaria ways. Still a simple but beautiful
fishing village then, so it is today. There is
not a lot of development in this area to the
delight of the locals. A remnant of old
Tenerife, El Puertito proves that the charm of an
old fishing village never gets old.
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