Fresh vegetables, shared gardening skills and new friendships are taking root at El Durazno. Puerto de la Cruz’s first municipal community garden has 30 individual plots, with plans to extend the network to more neighbourhoods. At a glanceDetailWhat is knownLocationLos Cachazos, El Durazno, Puerto de la CruzStartedFebruary 2026Growing spaceApproximately 2,500 m², with 30 individual plots READ MORE
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Solar canopies planned for Casco-Botánico health-centre car park
Puerto de la Cruz has awarded a €278,332.56 contract for 184 solar panels above parking spaces at the Casco-Botánico health centre. The canopy will provide shade while generating electricity for municipal facilities. Shade and solar powerAnnounced by the Town Hall on 27 October 2026, the first phase will supply municipal facilities, including the car park READ MORE
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
La Estrella petrol station: Puerto’s star-shaped landmark awaits restoration
La Estrella, Puerto de la Cruz’s distinctive star-shaped petrol station, remains closed more than two years after part of its roof collapsed. A technical solution for restoring the protected landmark is still being agreed. At a glanceDetailWhat is knownLocationPunta de la Carretera, by Calle Valois, Puerto de la CruzLandmarkDISA petrol station with a six-pointed concrete READ MORE
Cine Chimisay redevelopment: new tender after contract award annulled
Puerto de la Cruz has reopened bidding for the Cine Chimisay redevelopment, with a budget of €5.35 million including IGIC. The new tender was published on 20 October 2026, after a tribunal annulled the earlier contract award. The former cinema is still intended to become a cultural venue; no opening date has been confirmed. At READ MORE
Plaza de Europa car park: €5.05 million repair project approved
The Cabildo de Tenerife has approved a €5.05 million project to repair the car park beneath Plaza de Europa in Puerto de la Cruz. The decision, announced on 7 October 2026, is a step towards tendering for the work. It does not reopen the car park. At a glanceDetailLatest announcementLocationCar park beneath Plaza de Europa, READ MORE
Old Puerto de la Cruz bus station demolition: latest funding update
Puerto de la Cruz has approved an additional €1.5 million allocation for demolishing the old bus station. The €5.6 million project is now expected to be funded entirely by the Town Hall, according to Diario de Avisos on 10 October 2026. That report gave no confirmed demolition start date.Funding position: 13 October 2026. At a READ MORE
Los Cachazos: climate-refuge plans for Puerto’s street-art area
Puerto de la Cruz is proposing a climate refuge at Los Cachazos, the area of the street-art tanks. The scheme remains at the planning stage. At a glanceDetailWhat is knownLocationLos Cachazos, El Durazno, Puerto de la CruzProposed green spaceApproximately 21,846 m²Latest announcement26 August 2026Project stageDossier sent to the Canary Islands Government for construction designStreet artOld READ MORE
Jazz en el Mercado Puerto de la Cruz 2026 – Free Concerts
Jazz en el Mercado Puerto de la Cruz 2026 Four free evenings of live jazz are coming to the Mercado Municipal in Puerto de la Cruz from 25 September to 16 October 2026. Jazz en el Mercado celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Municipal Market with four concerts featuring musicians from the Canary Islands jazz READ MORE
Spartan Race Tenerife 2026: 28 November in Puerto de la Cruz
Spartan Race Tenerife now takes place on Saturday 28 November 2026 only. Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids races come together in a single Trifecta Day based at Parking El Muelle, Puerto de la Cruz.