Click the video below to join us for an immersive walking tour through the historic streets of Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, led by renowned local guide Ramón Michán, as part of the 10th Agatha Christie Festival 2025. Organised by the CIT (Centro de Iniciativas y Turismo) of Puerto de la Cruz, this tour brings READ MORE
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Talks At The English Library 2025-26
This year’s monthly Autumn/Winter talks at the English Library start on November 20 with a fascinating offering by Sheila Perrin entitled “A Potted Spanish History”
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 READ MORE
Agatha Christie Festival 2025 Program
Today, a press confrence was held to mark the tenth edition of the Agatha Christie International Festival in Puerto de la Cruz — and what a setting for the event: the historic and newly-refurbished Gran Hotel Taoro. With its storied past and elegant surroundings, the venue provided an ideal backdrop. A Venue with History READ MORE
Inside Gran Hotel Taoro
Welcome to our exclusive look inside the newly reopened Gran Hotel Taoro — one of Tenerife’s most prestigious landmarks! After decades of anticipation, this legendary hotel in Puerto de la Cruz has finally reopened its doors, blending timeless elegance with modern luxury. ✨ About Gran Hotel Taoro Originally inaugurated in 1890, the Gran READ MORE
Hotel Monopol
In this video, we take you on a full tour of the charming Hotel Monopol, one of Puerto de la Cruz’s most historic and character-filled hotels. From its traditional Canarian architecture to its unbeatable central location near Plaza del Charco and the seafront, this hotel is a true hidden gem. Many thanks to Isobel Howarth, READ MORE
Agatha Christie Festival 2025
Discover the 10th International Agatha Christie Festival 2025 in Puerto de la Cruz From 9 to 15 November 2025, Puerto de la Cruz will plunge into mystery, literature, culture and art with the 10th International Agatha Christie Festival. This biennial event pays tribute to Agatha Christie, the world‑famous “Queen of Crime,” celebrating her influence and READ MORE
Mesón El Monasterio y Ermita de La Cruz
Join us on a scenic walking tour through two of the most beautiful and historic spots in Los Realejos, Tenerife — Mesón El Monasterio and the Ermita de la Cruz. Just a short drive from Puerto de la Cruz or a slighly longer trip on the 390 Titsa Bus, these stunning locations offer a READ MORE
Walking The Agatha Christie Route
Join us on a walk to explore the Agatha Christie Steps, the famous viewpoint and some of the charming spots she visited during her 1927 stay in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. Use the links below if you would like to visit the places shown in the video: Agatha Christie Painted Stairs: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7Kcu3LRMHaQKAQdt5 Plaza Agatha READ MORE
Talks At The English Library – March
This year’s monthly Autumn/Winter talks at the English Library conclude on March 20 with Graham Taylor for a talk on Marianne North, a Victorian botanist and artist who travelled the world, compiling a journal of her experiences. Graham introduces us to the intrepid explorer and relates her visit to Tenerife. All talks cost €15 and READ MORE