Calimocho (Kalimotxo) Street in Tenerife… And the Story Behind the Name
Only in Tenerife would you get a street named after a mix of red wine and Coca-Cola… but here we are. In Tacoronte, a town...
Category: Stories & History
Incense and Silence Return to La Laguna on the Eve of Holy Week
Most people rush straight into Holy Week… the big days, the main processions. But this part, just before it all begins… is where the feeling...
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...
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...
Tenerife Promotes Its Craft Heritage with New MAIT Video Series
Tenerife has no shortage of culture, but sometimes the quieter corners of it don’t get the attention they deserve. One of those places is the...
Ruta del Agua 2026 returns to Adeje this March
One of Adeje’s most unique cultural events, Ruta del Agua, will return on Sunday 22 March 2026, offering visitors a theatrical journey through the history...
The dragon tree that refused to quit
If you’ve ever driven up to Icod de los Vinos, chances are someone has said to you, “You’ve got to see the dragon tree.” And...
The Hotel Mencey Turns 75… And It’s Still One of Tenerife’s Most Iconic Buildings
The Hotel Mencey in Santa Cruz has just reached a pretty impressive milestone… 75 years since it first opened its doors back in 1950. These...
She Left School To Care For Her Family… At 92 She’s Finally Back In The Classroom
Most people think of school as something you finish when you’re young. But for Lola Campos, school didn’t really begin until she was already well...
Casa de El Capital gets some well deserved conservation.
San Miguel are finally giving Casa de El Capitán a bit of TLC. If you’ve ever been inside the Museo de Historia there, you’ll know...