Before a banana from the Orotava Valley could leave Tenerife, it had to travel from the grove to a packing store, then through the streets of Puerto de la Cruz to the harbour. Growers, packers, drivers and boat crews all played a part. The old empaquetados may have disappeared from many familiar corners of town, READ MORE
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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia: The Church at the Heart of Puerto de la Cruz
Step into Plaza de la Iglesia and the parish church gives the square its centre of gravity. Its tower rises above the trees and café tables, while inside a timber ceiling, painted altarpieces and silverwork tell a longer story of Puerto de la Cruz. Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia has served READ MORE
Ermita de San Telmo: Puerto de la Cruz’s Chapel Beside the Sea
At the eastern end of Paseo de San Telmo, a small white chapel stands just above the Atlantic. People pass it on their way to the rock pools, pause for a sea view or step inside when the doors are open. The Ermita de San Telmo is easy to admire in a few minutes, but READ MORE
Halloween at Mercado Municipal Puerto de la Cruz 2026: School of Magic
The Mercado Municipal becomes a School of Magic on Friday 30 October 2026. Workshops begin at 16:00; trick or treat, a spooky passage and costume competitions continue until 22:00.
Veranos del Taoro in Puerto de la Cruz: Theatre Under the Stars
Discover Veranos del Taoro in Parque de la Sortija: open-air theatre, cabaret, free performances and an evening among the trees. Find the next programme.
Semana Bávara and Oktoberfest in Puerto de la Cruz: A Visitor Guide
Bavarian bands in the streets, German flavours and Oktoberfest by the sea: explore this long-running Puerto de la Cruz celebration and find the next programme.
LAVA and OKA join the Michelin Guide at Gran Hotel Taoro
Two restaurants at Gran Hotel Taoro have joined the Michelin Guide’s recommended selection. LAVA and OKA are among the additions announced on 21 October 2026, bringing fresh attention to dining in Puerto de la Cruz as the hotel marks a year since its reopening. At a glanceDetailWhat has been announcedRestaurantsLAVA and OKA, Gran Hotel TaoroLocationCarretera READ MORE
Puerto de la Cruz en Flor 2026: Full Programme and Garden Tours
Puerto de la Cruz en Flor runs 26 October–1 November 2026 with garden tours, photography, painting and an open day. On 29 October, festival visitors can enter Sitio Litre for €2 and enjoy a separate €6 Café Orquídea offer.
Halloween in Puerto de la Cruz 2026: Plaza del Charco Street Party
Celebrate Halloween in the centre of Puerto de la Cruz on 31 October 2026. Family activities, workshops and a costume contest lead into DJs at Plaza del Charco until 01:00.
Summer Carnival in Puerto de la Cruz: Parades, Galas and Visitor Guide
Discover Puerto de la Cruz Summer Carnival: colourful comparsas, percussion, performances and family fun by the sea. Find the next programme and plan your visit.