There’s Another “Tenerife”… But It’s Nowhere Near the Canary Islands
Sounds odd at first… but there’s actually another Tenerife. Not in Spain… in Colombia. And it’s not just the name they share. Where It Comes...
Category: Stories & History
How Tenerife’s Traditional Clothing Changed in the 19th Century… And Why It Still Matters
If you look at old photos or paintings of Tenerife, the clothing stands out straight away. But what most people don’t realise is how much...
14 April in Santa Cruz… From Celebration to Disappearance
Some dates come and go. Others stay. 14 April is one of those in Santa Cruz… tied to hope, but also to what came after....
A 16th or 18th Century Cannon Discovered in Tenerife… History Resurfaces Beneath Santa Cruz
Only in Tenerife… you start digging and end up finding a cannon. During works at the Cabildo, a two-metre-long, multi-tonne cannon has been uncovered… and...
A True Tenerife Legend… Alberto Molina Honoured at 83
Some players come and go… others leave something that sticks. Alberto Molina falls firmly into the second group. At 83 years old, he still holds...
“Tourism in Tenerife: Stories that Connect”… A Different Look at the Island’s Main Industry
There’s a book presentation happening this Tuesday, 7th April at 7:30pm in Santa Cruz, and it’s a bit different from the usual. The Real Club...
Tenerife Museums Draw Over 287,000 Visitors in 2025
Tenerife’s museums had a solid year in 2025… and the numbers back it up. Across the island, the network of museums and centres brought in...
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...
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...