Semana Santa in Puerto de la Cruz… one of the best times of year to see the real Tenerife
Semana Santa is nearly here in Puerto de la Cruz… and if you’ve never experienced it properly, it’s worth slowing down and taking a look....
Category: Culture & Tradition
The “Mini Holy Week” in La Laguna… Where It All Starts
By the time you hit the fifth week of Lent, things start to shift a bit. They call it the “Mini Holy Week”… and you...
First Procession of Holy Week 2026 in La Laguna
Holy Week has started in La Laguna, and as always, it begins with the procession of the Santísimo Cristo del Rescate. It sets off from...
Holy Week in Tacoronte: What to Expect This Year
Tacoronte doesn’t do things by halves when it comes to Semana Santa. They’ve just released the full programme for 2026, and there’s plenty going on…...
Carnival in Santa Cruz Isn’t Going Anywhere… No Matter What the Courts Say Elsewhere
There’s been a bit of noise lately about Carnival… mainly coming out of Las Palmas. A court there has basically said the party needs to...
What’s Happening During Semana Santa in Adeje in 2026
Every town in Spain celebrates Semana Santa, but some places put a bit more effort into it than others. Adeje is one of them. The...
Carnival in Los Cristianos Ends March 16 with the Burial of the Sardine
All good carnivals have to come to an end eventually… and in Los Cristianos, that moment arrived on March 16. The Carnaval Internacional de Los...
The Real Story Behind Tenerife’s Esperanza Blanket
You’ll see it at every fiesta. White wool, draped over the shoulders, usually worn with a bit of pride… and rightly so. It’s become one...
Christian Gálvez Opens Adeje’s 28-Day Semana Santa
Adeje isn’t messing about this year….to be honest, when it comes to Semana Santa, it never does. They’ve put together a full 28-day programme for...
Twenty Historic Features in Santa Cruz Now Officially “Untouchable”
Santa Cruz is full of little details that people walk past every day without really noticing. Old fountains. Busts of long-forgotten figures. Sculptures that have...