Stay informed about the latest developments and happenings in Puerto de la Cruz whether you're a resident keen on staying connected with your community or a visitor seeking insights into the town's events.
Vuelta al Teide in Puerto de la Cruz: times, routes and what’s happening
Vuelta al Teide returns to Puerto de la Cruz on Saturday 16 May 2026, with the town once again playing a central role in one of Tenerife’s best-known cycling events. The main Gran Fondo starts at 07:00 next to Lago Martiánez. For anyone in Puerto de la Cruz who simply wants to know what is...Continue reading→
Veranos del Taoro Puerto de la Cruz 2026: programme, tickets and headline acts
Veranos del Taoro returns to Puerto de la Cruz from 18 to 20 June 2026 with a compact but high-profile programme in Parque de la Sortija. Across three evenings, the festival brings together theatre, performance and live culture in one of the town’s most distinctive outdoor settings. The confirmed main programme includes Yanely Hernández, Anabel...Continue reading→
Fiestas Patronales Puerto de la Cruz 2026: full programme, procession route and events
Fiestas Patronales Puerto de la Cruz 2026: full programme, procession route and events The Fiestas Patronales of Puerto de la Cruz return in 2026 with a programme running from 30 April to 3 May, alongside the wider cross exhibition period from 29 April to 3 May. This is one of the most traditional early-May celebrations...Continue reading→
🎭MUECA Festival Puerto de la Cruz 2026: programme, venues, map and tips
MUECA Festival Puerto de la Cruz 2026: programme, venues, map and tips MUECA returns to Puerto de la Cruz from 7 to 10 May 2026 with a large street arts programme spread across the old town, San Telmo, Martiánez and several named festival spaces. This guide is built first around the confirmed programme and practical...Continue reading→
Holy Week parish programme Puerto de la Cruz 2026
Holy Week parish programme Puerto de la Cruz 2026 This page brings together the wider Holy Week 2026 parish programme in Puerto de la Cruz beyond the main old-town churches. While the central processions around Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, Iglesia de San Francisco and Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la...Continue reading→
Semana Santa 2026
Semana Santa Puerto de la Cruz 2026: processions, routes and Holy Week programme Semana Santa in Puerto de la Cruz is one of the most traditional weeks of the year in the town, with processions, religious services and old-town routes centred on Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, Iglesia de San Francisco...Continue reading→
Gran Hotel Taoro Reconstruction Project – Refurbishment Timeline & Updates
Gran Hotel Taoro Reconstruction Project – Refurbishment Timeline & Updates The reconstruction of Gran Hotel Taoro is one of the most important tourism projects in Puerto de la Cruz in recent decades. This page documents the Gran Hotel Taoro refurbishment project, including restoration work, investment, project timeline and videos showing the reconstruction progress. For a...
Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2026
Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2026: Dates, Events & What to Expect as a Visitor If you’re planning a trip to Tenerife in February 2026, experiencing the Puerto de la Cruz Carnival should be right at the top of your list. This is one of the island’s most enjoyable and visitor-friendly carnivals — colourful, lively...Continue reading→
A Christmas Rehearsal Goes Bananas! with ESTA
Get ready for a festive treat filled with laughter, music, and a touch of silliness! The English-Speaking Theatrical Association (ESTA), in collaboration with the Sweet Harmony Choir, is bringing a comedy musical extravaganza to Puerto de la Cruz this November. 📅 Date: 29th November 2025📍 Venue: All Saints Church, Puerto de la Cruz⏰ Doors open:...Continue reading→
Agatha Christie International Festival 2025
**UPDATE** Due to storm Claudia there have been some changes to the planned events. The charming coastal city of Puerto de la Cruz welcomes back the Agatha Christie International Festival 2025, a biennial celebration of the world’s most famous mystery writer – the legendary “Queen of Crime.” From 9 to 15 November 2025, the...Continue reading→
