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
Category: History
The Fountains of Puerto de la Cruz
Discover the enchanting fountains of Puerto de la Cruz! Once vital for locals, they offer a glimpse into the town’s rich heritage.
The All Saints Anglican Church
I was very fortunate to spend the afternoon with Mother Fiona who is the current vicar of the All Saints Anglican Church in Parque Taoro, who invited me to take a walk around the church and it’s ground whilst she explained some of it’s history. Get Directions Take a Virtual Tour around the outside of READ MORE
Day of the Cross
Day of the cross is a religious holiday celebrated in many Spanish and Hispanic areas. It is believed that on the 3rd May, Elena the mother of Emperor Byzontine found the Holy Cross on which Jesus had died. In Tenerife, 3rd May has an additional meaning as the date coincides with the founding of the READ MORE
Museo Del Pescador
Come and look around the Fisherman’s Museum, located near the harbour, open Monday to Saturday 9 am until 2pm. Please visit if you come to Puerto de la Cruz and please do leave them a donation so that they can keep this fascinating place running. Get Directions
The Coat of Arms of Puerto de la Cruz
Have you ever noticed the little symbol located in the top left hand corner of a lot of the street name signs in Puerto de la Cruz? Do you know what it is? Or what it symbolises? WHAT DOES A COAT OF ARMS SYMBOLISE? Dating back to early Medieval Europe, a coat of arms was READ MORE
Hornos Del Cal
Take a closer look at a National Historical Monument on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz.
Gran Hotel Taoro Construction Update
Click below to watch an aerial view of the ongoing reconstruction of Gran Hotel Taoro in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. Monday 8th January 2024. Compare the progress to our December 2023 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjCO8ggO9Zk Or our November 2023 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8IiHvz57a4
Ayuntamiento and Plaza de Europa
We take you on a 4K video tour of the iconic Town Hall building and Plaza de Europa. The building is located on Calle Santa Domingo right next to the area known as windy corner (El Mirador de la Punta Viento). Over looking both the sea and the street, the construction of the building then READ MORE
