Three Free Guided Routes to Discover the History and Nature of La Laguna
If you’re looking to explore a different side of La Laguna, the municipality is offering a series of free guided walks throughout August and September,...
Category: Stories & History
Historic La Quinta Battery in Santa Úrsula to Be Restored as Museum
The historic La Quinta Battery in Santa Úrsula is set to undergo restoration after the Government of the Canary Islands approved a €118,000 grant to...
El Bollullo: Tenerife’s Timeless Beach Restaurant That Stays True to Its Roots
While stylish beach clubs continue to appear across many coastlines, El Bollullo in La Orotava has remained faithful to what has made it a favourite...
Who Is Master Shin? The Korean Martial Arts Pioneer Set to Become an Adopted Son of Tenerife
The Cabildo de Tenerife has unanimously approved the start of proceedings to award Hyun Seung Shin Ra, better known as Master Shin, the title of...
Iconic Canarian Dairy Brand Celgán Set for Comeback After New Owner Sparks Wave of Nostalgia
For many people in the Canary Islands, Celgán wasn’t just another dairy brand. It was part of growing up. From cinnamon drinking yoghurts to chocolate...
Tasca Fernando: The Family Restaurant That Helped Shape Pedri’s Early Years
Long before he was playing for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, Pedri was helping out in a family restaurant in the heart of...
Tejina Marks a Century of Culture with Special History and Heritage Conference Series
Some anniversaries deserve more than just a celebration. This summer, Tejina is marking the 100th anniversary of both the Teatro Unión Tejina and the San...
The Story Behind La Hoya’s Virgen del Carmen Tradition in Punta del Hidalgo
Some of Tenerife’s best-loved traditions don’t begin with grand plans. They start with a handful of people who care enough to create something that lasts....
Pedri’s Hometown: Discovering Tegueste, the Tenerife Village That Shaped a World Cup Winner
Fresh from helping Spain become world champions, Pedri González may now be one of the biggest names in world football, but away from the bright...
Historic Home Linked to Pirate Amaro Pargo to Be Brought Back to Life in 3D
Time hasn’t been kind to the old house in Machado, a small village in the municipality of El Rosario. Collapsed roofs, empty window frames and...