La Casona Delgado Oramas to Become San Juan de la Rambla’s First Rural Hotel
One of the most emblematic historic buildings in San Juan de la Rambla is set for a new chapter. The Casona Delgado Oramas, a landmark...
Category: Stories & History
Tenerife Artist Brings Canarian Culture to Life Through Playmobil Creations
For most people, Playmobil figures are childhood toys. For Roberto Rodríguez, they became a lifelong passion, an artistic medium and ultimately a way to celebrate...
Former Plaza de la Paz Fountain Could Have a New Home in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
One of Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s most recognisable historic landmarks could once again become part of the city’s landscape. The City Council is considering options...
Tenerife Resident Turns Stroke Recovery Into a New Chapter Through Writing
What began as a simple walk with his dogs ended up changing Miguel Ángel Romero’s life forever. The lawyer, originally from Catalonia but based in...
La Recova Makes History as Spain’s Only Traditional Market in the World Union of Markets
Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s iconic Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África, better known as La Recova, has achieved a significant international milestone by becoming the...
Pedri’s Tenerife Retreat: The Vineyard Village That Shaped Barcelona’s Midfield Star
While Pedri dazzles fans at Barcelona and on the international stage, there’s one place that continues to keep him grounded: Tegueste, the small Tenerife town...
César Hernández Martínez Named Villero de Honor of La Orotava Posthumously
La Orotava has paid tribute to one of the key figures behind its most cherished tradition. César Hernández Martínez (1908–1999) has been awarded the title...
The Last Bell Pope Leo XIV Will Hear in Spain Comes from Tenerife
When Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife on 12 June 2026, one particular sound will carry a special...
Why Tenerife’s Flag Looks Exactly Like Scotland’s… But Has a Completely Different Story
At first glance, Tenerife and Scotland appear to share the same flag. A white diagonal cross on a blue background. In fact, the resemblance is...
Historic Machado Church Fills for Launch of New Virtual Heritage Tour
The historic hermitage of Machado, in El Rosario, was packed this week as locals, historians and visitors gathered for the presentation of a new 360º...