Click below to watch an aerial view of the ongoing reconstruction of Gran Hotel Taoro in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. Wednesday 6th November 2024. Compare the progress to our earlier videos:
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Puerto de la Cruz Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Choir Coronation Mass at the All Saints Church
Mtr Fiona welcomed over 100 people to the Puerto de la Cruz Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Choir concert last night. A fantastic performance by all including Musical Director Massimiliano Ageloo, Choir Director Rayco Gonzalez, Soprano Ruth Scott, Mezzo Qingneu and Tenor Rayco Gonzalez. Thank you to everyone who donated so generously to the Dana in READ MORE
Elevador de agua de Gordejuela
Perhaps one of the most fascinating abandoned and derelict buildings on the island of Tenerife – certainly in the north of the island anyway – is the old pumping station on the coastline near the village of Los Realejos, known locally as “El Elevador de Aguas de Gordejuela” or “Casa Hamilton”. History of the Building READ MORE
A British History in Puerto de la Cruz
Local renowned author John Reid recently spent a morning chatting to me about his family and his life in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. The Reid family originally came to the Canary Islands back in 1812, and John very kindly shared elements of his family history from then until present day. He talks about the READ MORE
Halloween in Puerto de la Cruz 2024
HALLOWEEN MARKET at the Mercado Municipal with our family of artisans, wonderful handmade products, tapas, music, joy and more, we will have a Raffle, 1 euro to participate and be lucky enough to win one of the 3 prizes obviously offered by our entire family of artisans!!!!
Church Car Boot Sale Rastro Flohmarket November 2 2024
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Around 50 different stall holders selling all sort of things ranging from clothing, shoes, homemade cakes and pies, handmade jewellery, locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh flowers, jams and marmalades, homemade soaps, hand painted pictures and artefacts, second hand books – the list goes on and on! This is READ MORE
Talks At The English Library
This year’s monthly Autumn/Winter talks at the English Library start on November 14 with a fascinating offering by Sheila Perrin entitled “Hurricanes and Harassed Hoteliers: A Day in the Life of a Tour Manager”. Sheila spent many years leading groups to the four corners of the globe, and in this talk she relates some of READ MORE
A Night At The Musicals
This Friday 25th October at 6pm at the All Saints Anglican Church, Parque Taoro This Friday there is a sing along event featuring various favourites from the musicals we all know and love. South Pacific, Les Miserables, Oliver, Cats, Annie, My Fair Lady among many others! Entry is free and everyone is welcome. The Bar READ MORE
Puerto’s Little Men
Of all of Puerto’s street art, the most popular in our facebook group has to be the little men (& Women!). We take an up close and personal look at some of our smaller residents. Unfortunately there are now only 10 remaining.
Puerto de la Cruz En Flor 2024
Since 2008, the Puerto de la Cruz in Bloom Festival has been held every two years. It is an event organised by the Puerto de la Cruz Centre for Tourist Initiatives in collaboration with the City Council. Its purpose is to promote the main gardens of the municipality and the great floral diversity of READ MORE