Puerto’s Annual Poinsettia Display
The Poinsettia or Flor de Pascua is probably the most representative plant of Christmas. We take a walk around the streets and squares of Puerto de la Cruz to show you this years beautiful display. HISTORY OF THE POINSETTIA The poinsettia comes from Mexico and Central America. It acquires different names depending on the countries... Continue reading→
Tonight – D’vinos – Music, Gastronomy and the best Wines of North Tenerife
🍷 D'Vinos, the annual event with music, gastronomy and the best wines of the north - TONIGHT at the Municipal Market 🍷 The third edition of D'Vinos is coming, the annual event celebrated by the Municipal Market, to pair the best wines of the north with the excellent gastronomic offer offered by the establishments of...
The IX edition of the International Agatha Christie Festival is here!
On the 9th of November, the press conference to present this ninth edition took place where, once again, we commemorated the visit of the most read writer of all time to our city, her life and work, as well as her influence on the world of literature. Over the next few days, we will have... Continue reading→
Agatha Christie Festival Program of Events
The International Agatha Christie Festival 2023 full program of events is now available!
Plaza del Charco
Considered the beating heart of the town, Plaza del Charco (as it is known by the locals) is a large, tree covered square located close to the harbour in the seaside town of Puerto de la Cruz in the North of Tenerife. Whilst there is no definite date for the construction of the square it... Continue reading→
A Week of Mystery and Suspense with Agatha Christie
Everyone is invited to join the International Agatha Christie Festival to participate in adventures full of excitement and enigmas! Missing it would be a crime! 🗓 Date: November 13-19, 2023 🕒 Time: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 📍 Location: Municipal Market of Puerto de la Cruz. Get Directions
The English Library
A little gem of a place, the English Library is located in the Parque Taoro area of Puerto de la Cruz. It first opened its doors in 1903 and since then has been a focal point for the British ex pat community in the north of the island of Tenerife. Run solely by volunteers, its... Continue reading→
Santa Cruz to host its first ever Air Show
On Sunday, November 5, Las Teresitas beach will be the scene of a spectacular air display organized by the Canary Islands Air Command. The event will feature the participation of Patrulla Águila (Eagle Patrol) and the Patrulla Acrobática Paracaidista del Ejército del Aire y del Espacio (Acrobatic Patrol of the Air and Space Army) which... Continue reading→
Santiago del Teide
Discover the essence of Santiago del Teide in this short video as we explore Plaza pública de Santiago del Teide and Parroquia de San Fernando Rey. Parroquia de San Fernando Rey is a magnificent church that's been at the heart of Santiago del Teide for generations. We'll step inside to admire the intricate architecture and... Continue reading→
El Peñon del Fraile
One of Puerto's little gems and a special place for the town's locals is El Peñon del Fraile. A huge volcanic rock, a product of the eruption of the Taoro volcano in 1430. The gigantic rock slid down cliffs and slopes until it practically reached what was formerly the coast of Puerto de la Cruz,... Continue reading→