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El Durazno community garden: growing food and bringing neighbours together
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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 glance…
Solar canopies planned for Casco-Botánico health-centre car park
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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 power Announced by…
Cine Chimisay redevelopment: new tender after contract award annulled
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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…
LAVA and OKA join the Michelin Guide at Gran Hotel Taoro
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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…
La Estrella petrol station: Puerto’s star-shaped landmark awaits restoration
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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 glance DetailWhat…
Los Cachazos: climate-refuge plans for Puerto’s street-art area
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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 glance DetailWhat is known LocationLos Cachazos, El Durazno, Puerto de la…