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
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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 – Puerto de la Cruz
Spartan Race Tenerife returns to Puerto de la Cruz on 28–29 November 2026 with Sprint 5K, Super 10K, Beast 21K and Kids races based at Parking El Muelle.
Ritmos Handmade Puerto de la Cruz 2026
Ritmos Handmade 2026 returns to Lago Martiánez in Puerto de la Cruz from 12–15 November for four days centred on international percussion, concerts, masterclasses, workshops and creative learning.
Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2027: theme, key dates and visitor guide
Plan for Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2027: Under the Sea theme, early key dates, high-heel race, Grand Parade and visitor tips. Full official programme awaited.