Puerto de la Cruz news, gathered daily: what is happening in Tenerife’s traditional northern resort and across the island – from weather fronts hitting the north coast to festivals, transport changes and tourism rules. The north lives by different rhythms than the south, and this page keeps track of both.
Below: the latest news from Puerto de la Cruz and the rest of Tenerife, newest first.
La Orotava rents soar nearly 68% in four years
A detailed report into the housing market in La Orotava, Tenerife, has revealed that average rents rose by nearly 68% between 2019 and 2023….
Green hydrogen in Tenerife: demand is key
The future of green hydrogen in Tenerife hinges on securing committed buyers before building infrastructure. An expert from the University of La Laguna explains…
Spain imposes border checks on flights from Italy
Spain has reinstated temporary border controls on air and sea connections from Italy, extending checks to more airports including those in the Canary Islands….
Shark spotted off Tenerife coast during freediving contest
A shark was sighted off the coast of Radazul in Tenerife on Saturday, just before the Canary Islands Outdoor Freediving Championship. Participants captured the…
Sunday: cooler air, strong trade winds, calima fades
Cooler temperatures, strong winds, and dry conditions dominate the forecast this Sunday. The calima in the upper atmosphere continues to fade. Expect local clouds…
First Canary Islands-Italy flight since border controls
The first flight between the Canary Islands and Italy since new border controls were introduced departed ten minutes early from Gran Canaria. Passengers arrived…
Useful Puerto de la Cruz links
Everything else we keep updated for Puerto de la Cruz and Tenerife:
- Puerto de la Cruz weather – the live forecast for your exact resort, updated daily
- Tenerife island guide – when to go, beaches, transport and things to do
- Playa jardin – our on-the-ground beach guide for this stretch of coast
- All Tenerife news – the full island-wide news feed
- Canary Islands news – stories from across all eight islands
Puerto de la Cruz is the north’s capital of tourism – Playa Jardin’s black sand, the Lago Martianez pools, botanical gardens and a real Canarian town behind the seafront. For Puerto de la Cruz news without hunting through social media, this page is the place.