Puerto de la Cruz is a city and municipality in the northern part of the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It was formerly known by its English translation, "Port of the Cross", although now it is known by its Spanish name in all languages. Puerto de la Cruz is located on the northern coast, 4 km northwest of La Orotava and 30 km west of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The TF-5 motorway passes through the municipality. The population is 30,483.