La Laguna Brings the Story and Music of Los Sabandeños into Local Classrooms
There are some names in Tenerife that almost everyone grows up hearing. Los Sabandeños is one of them. Now, through a new educational project linked...
Category: Stories & History
Valle de Guerra Celebrates One of Tenerife’s Oldest Romerías in Honour of San Isidro | May 2026
Some traditions in Tenerife have been around so long they feel woven into the island itself. Valle de Guerra’s romería is definitely one of them....
New Jonathan Airjecor Artwork Brings Local Legend to Life in La Cruz Santa
Tenerife’s streets keep quietly turning into open-air galleries. And La Cruz Santa has just added another one. New Mural Inspired by a 17th Century Legend...
Tenerife’s Main Symphony Hall Will Be Renamed in Honour of María Orán
The Cabildo de Tenerife has approved the renaming of the main symphony hall at the Auditorio de Tenerife… And this time it’s not for a...
Rosa Dávila Highlights the Emotional Legacy Behind the Rommel Fernández Documentary
For many Tenerife fans, Rommel Fernández was far more than just a footballer… And a new documentary about his life is reminding people exactly why....
18th Century Religious Piece Restored in Los Realejos… And It’s Proper Craftsmanship
This isn’t just a quick polish job… It’s the full restoration of something that’s been around for centuries. What’s Been Restored The andas of the...
On the Road to the Day of the Cross: “The Cross of Vengeance” in Plaza del Cristo (Part II. By Julio Torres Santos
If Part I felt heavy… This is where it really goes off the rails. After the Execution Antón returns from military service… Opens a tavern...
The Cross of Vengeance in La Laguna… A Story That’s Darker Than It Sounds
Not every tradition tied to the Day of the Cross is light and cheerful… Some come with a proper backstory. This is one of them....
What Is a Naife… And Why It Ended Up on Spanish TV
You don’t expect a traditional Canarian knife to show up on a late-night show… But here we are. The Moment Pedro Quevedo handed David Broncano...
Hotel Mencey Turns 75… A Night That Looked Back at Santa Cruz’s Past
Some places aren’t just buildings… They end up becoming part of the city itself. The Mencey is one of them. 75 Years Later The hotel...