Puerto del Rosario Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Frank Vincentz (CC BY-SA 3.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Gonzalo Gutierrez Vega, Santiago Estevez, Jarek Bartnik, Oliver Plehwe, Paul Brook · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Spain
- Region:
- Canary Islands & Madeira
- Coordinates:
- 28.5004° N, 13.8627° W
About Puerto del Rosario
Puerto del Rosario welcomes cruise visitors with attractions spread across the port area and nearby regions. Those seeking cultural experiences will find museums, historical landmarks and public art installations within easy reach, whilst travellers interested in natural scenery can visit scenic viewpoints in the surrounding landscape.
The port itself offers several points of interest. The Parque escultórico Puerto del Rosario, a museum just 0.5 km from the port, provides an introduction to local culture. Nearby, the Senda de los Cetáceos (Rorcual Tropical) sculpture and Los Hornos de la familia Morales historical landmark are both 0.8 km away. An observation deck sits 1.7 km from the port for views across the area.
Exploring further afield
Travellers with more time can venture further to discover additional attractions. The Mirador de Guise y Ayose scenic point in Betancuria, rated 4.7 out of 5 by 4302 reviewers, lies 20.1 km from the port. Puertito de los Molinos, a tourist attraction 20.2 km away, offers another option for those looking to explore beyond the immediate port area.
Puerto del Rosario sits within the Canary Islands & Madeira region, with neighbouring ports including Arrecife, Las Palmas, Funchal and Agadir.
Things to do in Puerto del Rosario on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Vincent Foulquier · via Google Maps Scenic point
Mirador de Guise y Ayose
4.7 (4,302) 20.1 km from port
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Views from here are amazing. Well worth the trip. It wasn’t overly busy when we visited.” — Phil Hughes
- 5 · “Really amazing sculpture of natives that used to inhabit Fuertaventura. Well worth a visit. The views are spectacular. Bring a…” — Tracey Tate
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Photo: Gianni Lilliu · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Puertito de los Molinos
4.6 (2,562) 20.2 km from port
Near: Las Bohemias del Amor (103 m)
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Beautiful little village that needs a lot of attention as is very old and degraded. The restaurants are no different.…” — Klaus
- 5 · “OMG what can i say about this place? firstly its is absolutely beautiful a tiny little fishing village with about…” — Kenneth Davies
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Photo: MHE Training · via Google Maps Observation Deck
Mirador
4.3 (202) 1.7 km from port
Near: Mirador playa blanca (37 m) · Fábrica de cal Callao de Los Pozos (214 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Not bad” — Eloise Bonner
- 5 · “Beautiful place to walk along and really nice beach. Hardly any breeze so does get hot” — Ally B
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Photo: Anna Sorokin · via Google Maps Museum
Parque escultórico Puerto del Rosario
4.1 (193) 0.5 km from port
Near: BBVA (168 m) · Banco Santander - Smart Red (168 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Nice walk. Really recommended if you have some spare time.” — Ieva Ruggeri
- 5 · “A nice surprise on our cruise stopover” — John Wilson
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Sculpture
Senda de los Cetáceos (Rorcual Tropical)
4.5 (96) 0.8 km from port
Near: Abuelo Camilo (208 m) · Puerto del Rosario Post Office (248 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Skeleton of a whale on the pier next to the beach. This sculpture is from a real whale from a…” — Michael Fuerst
- 5 · “Nice walk to end of pier.” — Charles Morris
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Historical landmark
Los Hornos de la familia Morales
4.4 (78) 0.8 km from port
Near: Abuelo Camilo (142 m) · Shou Restaurante Japonés (196 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Best steak you will find (outside Ireland). We went back a second night and the paella was exceptionally good. Book…” — Michael Kelly
- 5 · “You can climb to the top” — Charles Morris
Map of Puerto del Rosario and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Puerto del Rosario
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