La Mudá Brings Fasnia’s Historic Transhumance Tradition Back to Life
Around 200 people took part in the 10th edition of La Mudá in Fasnia on Saturday, as the municipality once again celebrated one of its...
Category: Stories & History
Why Scotland’s Flag Looks Almost Identical to Tenerife’s
As the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 captures the attention of football fans around the world, many people in the Canary Islands have noticed a...
Two Tenerife Villages Keep Historic Traditions Alive This Weekend
The Tenerife municipalities of Fasnia and Santiago del Teide will step back in time this weekend as they revive two traditional events that celebrate the...
Why Saint John’s Night and the Summer Solstice Are Closely Connected
Every year, communities across Spain celebrate Saint John’s Night (Noche de San Juan) with bonfires, music and age-old traditions. While many people associate the festival...
Santa Cruz Honours Football Pioneer Juan Pérez Fumero With Naming of Las Delicias Stadium
The City Council of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has officially named the municipal football ground in Las Delicias after Juan Pérez Fumero, recognising a man...
Giant Mural Brings Los Realejos’ Historic Dragon Tree Back to Life
A beloved symbol of Los Realejos has been given a new lease of life after local mural artist Adán Pérez Farráis created a striking tribute...
The Story of Las Teresitas Beach: Tenerife’s Most Famous Stretch of Sand
Today, Las Teresitas is one of Tenerife’s most recognisable beaches, attracting thousands of residents and visitors every year. Yet few realise that this iconic golden-sand...
Galcerán Bridge Turns 100: The Hidden Engineering Landmark Beneath Santa Cruz de Tenerife
One of Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s most important yet often overlooked landmarks is celebrating a major milestone. The Galcerán Bridge, a pioneering engineering project that...
From Farm Shelter to Church Porch: The Unique Alpendes of Icod de los Vinos
Most visitors to Tenerife will walk past them without giving them a second thought. Yet scattered around Icod de los Vinos are several architectural features...
Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Santa Cruz Tripled Visitor Numbers to the City
The farewell Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV at the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife generated an unprecedented influx of visitors, with attendance to...