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...
Category: Stories & History
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...
Signed Document from Pope Leo XIV to Preserve Memory of Historic Visit to La Laguna
The historic visit of Pope Leo XIV to La Laguna will be preserved for future generations through a signed document that will become part of...
From Casa Tomás to Bahía Los Abrigos: The Canary Islands Restaurants Favoured by Spain’s Royal Family
The recent revelation that King Felipe VI requested Casa Tomás’ famous costillas con papas y piña during his latest visit to Tenerife has once again...
Memories of Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s Beloved Balneario
Few places in Santa Cruz de Tenerife evoke as much nostalgia as the old Balneario de Santa Cruz, a seaside complex that holds a special...