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
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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
The Secrets of The English Cemetery
In the first of our Do You Know? series, discover the secrets of the English Cemetery in Puerto de la Cruz. For those that are unable to visit Puerto, sit back and enjoy our Virtual Visit to The English Cemetery.
The IX edition of the International Agatha Christie Festival is here!
On the 9th of November, the press conference to present this ninth edition took place where, once again, we commemorated the visit of the most read writer of all time to our city, her life and work, as well as her influence on the world of literature. Over the next few days, we will have READ MORE
Agatha Christie Festival Program of Events
The International Agatha Christie Festival 2023 full program of events is now available!