In 2014, the Urban Consortium for the Rehabilitation of Puerto de la Cruz and the city’s Town Hall launched the “Puerto Street Art” program. This project transformed the historic center with vibrant murals and artistic interventions.
Before starting this route, here’s a quick tip: although all locations are marked on the map, let your intuition guide you. Some murals can be tricky to spot, and you might walk right past one without noticing! But don’t worry—photos of each mural will help you find them more easily.
Puerto de la Cruz Street Art Map
1. Border to Paradise
Start your tour with “Border to Paradise”. This mural depicts a fence symbolizing barriers created by humans. It reflects social and economic inequalities that prevent some from reaching paradise. Victor Ash’s work often portrays societal issues with a striking visual style.
Artist: Victor Ash
Location: Calle Mequinez, 2
2. Rum, Rum, Rum, the Bottle of Rum!
Right across the street, you’ll find this playful mural. The artist uses Playmobil figures to create lively scenes where these iconic toys tell human stories. It’s a fresh take that brings the street to life.
Artist: Ro, Ro
Location: Calle Mequinez, 4
3. La Macaronesia
This mural, inspired by Pink Floyd’s psychedelic surrealism and Dalí’s bold colors, features a character floating in space. Known as “MurOne,” the artist blends vibrant pop elements into his work.
Artist: Iker Muro
Location: Calle Mequinez, 21
4. Rebellion der Träumer
This mural, located on an unusual facade, depicts a nighttime cityscape with a young dreamer at its center. It explores how tourism impacts the development of the islands.
Artist: Sebas Velasco
Location: Calle Teobaldo Power, 4
5. The Boy with the Paintings
Granada-born artist Raúl Ruiz, known for his unique perspective, celebrates Canarian culture and heritage in this piece. His murals are a reflection of his passion and lifestyle.
Artist: Raúl Ruiz
Location: Calle Mequinez, 66
6. Urban Warrior
This stunning mural by renowned street art duo Pichi & Avo features realistic details with a touch of surrealism, making it a globally acclaimed masterpiece.
Artists: Pichi & Avo
Location: Calle Carrillo, 3
7. If You Can Dream It, You Can Create It
Juliana Serrano’s dreamy mural connects the magical world of childhood with reality, showcasing her versatile and imaginative style.
Artist: Juliana Serrano
Location: Calle Las Maretas, 11
8. Island Memories
This mural connects the artist’s journey from a small Icelandic village to Puerto de la Cruz. It portrays a puffin lost on the Canarian coast, bridging two fishing villages.
Artist: Dulk
Location: Calle La Peñita, 6
9. The Farmers
Louis Lambert, inspired by local life, depicts a Canarian farming family blended with his self-portrait, honoring the traditions of the island.
Author: 3TTMAN
Location: Calle El Lomo, 28
10 Volatile Birds
This mural sparks the imagination of those who see it. It captures the moment when the rosette separates from the falúa, setting free the fantasies and adventures of these anonymous travelers.
Author: FEOFL!P
Location: Calle Teobaldo Power, 8
11 Ritual
This mural is a tribute to Chucho Dorta, who championed the ancestral traditions of the Canary Islands, such as the “goat bathing” in Puerto de la Cruz.
Author: Sabotaje al Montaje
Location: Calle Teobaldo Power, 16
12 Untitled
Kob creates surreal murals in cities across Spain. His work combines graffiti with imaginary animals, exotic vegetation, and unique organic beings.
Author: Kob
Location: Calle Teobaldo Power, 28
13 Eternal Youth
Belin, one of the world’s top hyperrealists, has painted in numerous countries and cities. This mural portrays a sunburned sailor holding a paper boat, filled with references to travel and exploration.
Author: Belin
Location: Calle Puerto Viejo, 17
14 Untitled
This might be the most striking mural in Puerto Street Art. Roa, renowned worldwide, highlights animals in great detail. There’s irony in his message, as it seems to call for returning animals to their natural habitat before urban development took over.
Author: Roa
Location: Calle El Lomo, 7
15 The Unexpected Journey
Liqen, one of the world’s top graffiti artists, focuses on existence and human life as a mystery. His work explores biology and tiny creatures that have survived thousands of years of evolution, moving against the current.
Author: Liqen
Location: Calle Cruz Verde, 3
16 There Are Canaries… and Canaries
Martín Ron, one of the top 10 muralists in the world, uses an “urban surrealism” style that blends hyperrealism with fantastic elements to create impactful compositions.
Author: Martín Ron
Location: Calle José de Arroyo, 6
17 Rising Sun
To end your walking tour, the last mural will not leave you indifferent. Created in the 1960s, this stone mosaic mural with Masonic symbolism is unique in the Canary Islands and has become the highlight of Puerto Street Art.
Author: Manuel Fernandez Padrón
Location: Calle José de Arroyo, 12
Street Art Puerto de la Cruz Map
Here’s a Google Map to help you easily locate all the murals shown in the infographic.
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