Each July, Puerto de la Cruz honours the Virgen del Carmen, closely associated with its fishing community, in one of the town's most moving celebrations. The main Embarcación carries her image and that of San Telmo from the church of Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia through the streets to the fishing harbour, where READ MORE
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Admiral Horatio Nelson and his defeat at Santa Cruz, Tenerife
The 25th July 2022 marks the 225th anniversary of the defeat of Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson in the Battle of Santa Cruz in Tenerife which took place in 1797, and marks the well known loss of Admiral Nelson’s right arm. It almost also marked the end of his career wit the British Navy. SOME READ MORE
Loro Parque, Tenerife
Loro Parque (meaning Parrot Park in Spanish) is located in the north of the island of Tenerife on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz, covering some 13.5 hectares (33 acres) of land, it is home to a wide range of animals, birds and species of plants. Loro Parque and Animal Embassy, Tenerife Opened in READ MORE