Beside Puerto de la Cruz’s old port, Casa de la Aduana is a 17th-century civic building with traditional Canarian wooden details and an inner patio that looks towards the sea. Built in 1620, it later served as a customs house and now contains the Eduardo Westerdahl Museum of Contemporary Art and the tourist information office. Stop to see the architecture, browse temporary exhibitions or pick up locally made art and crafts in the shop. The patio offers a quiet pause near the harbour.
A civic building from 1620
Casa de la Aduana was built in 1620 by the Franchy family. The government later took it over and used it as a customs office, as well as a residence for tax collectors and administrative staff. It is the only surviving civil building from its period in Puerto de la Cruz.
Its position beside the old port links the building to the town’s maritime past. Wooden details and a sea-facing internal patio give it the character of traditional Canarian architecture.
A museum, information office and shop
The building now houses the Eduardo Westerdahl Museum of Contemporary Art and Puerto de la Cruz’s tourist information office. Temporary exhibitions add another reason to look inside; check what is showing during your visit.
There is also a shop selling Canarian art and craft souvenirs. The patio, with palms and views towards the port, is a place to pause between exploring the museum and the surrounding streets.
Perguntas frequentes
What is Casa de la Aduana?
It is a historic customs house built in 1620 beside the old port in Puerto de la Cruz. The building now contains the Eduardo Westerdahl Museum of Contemporary Art and a tourist information office.
What can you see inside Casa de la Aduana?
You can visit the contemporary art museum and see temporary exhibitions. The building also has an internal patio overlooking the port.
Is there a shop at Casa de la Aduana?
Yes. The on-site shop sells Canarian art and craft souvenirs.
