Hotel Taoro Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife Spain Vintage Postcard Posted 1962-image
Hotel Taoro Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife Spain Vintage Postcard Posted 1962-image

Hotel Taoro Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife Spain Vintage Postcard Posted 1962

$ 2.64

brand: Fotocolor Valman, S. A. Signed: No Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969 Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Region: Tenerife Country of Origin: Spain Year Manufactured: 1962 Brand/Publisher: Fotocolor Valman, S. A. Postage Condition: Posted City: Puerto de la Cruz Continent: Europe Type: Printed (Lithograph) Features: Postmarked, Divided Back Theme: Cities Towns, Landscapes, Tourism, Travel Country: Spain Subject: Hotel, Swimming Pool, Architecture Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain Number of Items in Set: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)

Description

Hotel Taoro Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife Spain Vintage Postcard Posted 1962. This captivating vintage postcard features the iconic Hotel Taoro, a grand architectural marvel nestled in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Spain. The vibrant chromolithograph captures the hotel's majestic facade, framed by lush tropical foliage and a sparkling blue swimming pool, evoking a sense of serene luxury and an idyllic vacation setting. The natural framing created by the surrounding plants draws the eye towards the impressive structure, highlighting its stately presence on the island. On the reverse, the postcard bears a handwritten message, providing a glimpse into a personal connection from the past. It is authentically postmarked, confirming its journey through the postal system, and features Spanish postage stamps, including two 2-peseta stamps depicting the Alhambra of Granada and a 6-peseta stamp with a portrait of Franco. This piece is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Spanish history, Canary Islands memorabilia, or vintage hotel and travel postcards, offering a tangible connection to mid-20th century tourism and communication.

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