Sight guide · Tenerife · Spain
Visiting Lago Martiánez
Designed by the Lanzarote artist César Manrique and opened in the 1970s, this lido of seawater pools, islands of black volcanic rock and white terraces gives swimmers calm water on a coast where the Atlantic is usually too rough.
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Quick answer
Lago Martiánez is a waterfront in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. Allow half a day; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Waterfront
- Area
- Puerto de la Cruz
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, outdoors and architecture
- Best months
- April–June
About Lago Martiánez
Designed by the Lanzarote artist César Manrique and opened in the 1970s, this lido of seawater pools, islands of black volcanic rock and white terraces gives swimmers calm water on a coast where the Atlantic is usually too rough. The central lake has a tall fountain, and there are shallow pools for children.
Tip: It is the best alternative to the sea on the north coast for families; arrive early on summer weekends to find loungers.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Puerto de la Cruz, original northern resort with Loro Parque, Lago Martiánez and an old harbour.
Best time to visit Lago Martiánez
Lago Martiánez is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- May: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- June: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Tenerife has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Lago Martiánez is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Teide National Park and Teide cable car and summit.
- No. 14 of the 19 sights in our Tenerife things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Tenerife with kids.
Near Lago Martiánez
Also in Puerto de la Cruz, so you can walk between them:
- Loro Parque — full day, expensive
If you like Lago Martiánez
- Whale and dolphin watching — South and west coasts, 2–5 hours
- Siam Park — Costa Adeje, Full day
- Playa de Las Teresitas — San Andrés, Half a day
Staying near Lago Martiánez
Stay in Puerto de la Cruz ($$) to walk here: original northern resort with Loro Parque, Lago Martiánez and an old harbour. All areas to stay in Tenerife.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Lago Martiánez?
Plan half a day. With Loro Parque nearby, it fits a half-day in Puerto de la Cruz.
+Is Lago Martiánez free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Lago Martiánez?
April–June for the most comfortable weather. It is the best alternative to the sea on the north coast for families; arrive early on summer weekends to find loungers.
+Do I need to book Lago Martiánez in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Lago Martiánez good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Tenerife. Tenerife is one of Spain's easiest family destinations: direct flights from much of Europe, warm weather all year, sheltered beaches in the south and big attractions such as Siam Park and Loro Parque.