Escalera de Agatha Christie

When you arrive at Paseo San Amaro and come across this staircase, the first thing you notice is the color. These aren't ordinary steps: they're painted like the spines of Agatha Christie novels. Each section represents a title linked to her career, creating a small open-air literary tour right in the heart of Puerto de la Cruz.

The staircase is a tribute to the British writer's visit to Tenerife in 1927. She came during a difficult time in her personal life, following her divorce, and found on the island an environment that brought her calm and inspiration. From this period emerged stories like "The Man from the Sea" and novels like "The Mystery of the Blue Train." It is this connection that the municipality decided to commemorate by transforming an everyday urban element into a visible and accessible artistic intervention for everyone.

When you climb it, it's not just a curious photo opportunity. You feel how public art can tell a story. It's a brief but meaningful stop that reflects Puerto de la Cruz's commitment to cultural tourism and integrating literature into its open spaces.

It's not a monument or a museum, and that's precisely its charm. It's a creative detail amidst the promenade, a blend of culture, memory, and color that adds another layer to the city tour and is currently one of the most photographed spots in Puerto de la Cruz. If you enjoy literary allusions and discovering little tributes hidden in the streets, this staircase deserves a place on your itinerary.