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.
Driving too slowly in Spain? DGT fines explained
Many drivers know speeding is punished, but driving too slowly can also result in a €200 fine in Spain. The DGT explains minimum speed…
New Tenerife bus route connects Icod and Costa Adeje
Titsa will launch a new bus route (line 464) on 7 September, connecting Icod de los Vinos and Costa Adeje more directly across Tenerife….
Plus Ultra resumes flights to Caracas from Tenerife
Plus Ultra will resume flights between Tenerife, Madrid and Caracas from 8 September until 24 October. The airline announced it is working with Venezuelan…
Pedri’s pride: why Tegueste is Tenerife’s hidden gem
FC Barcelona midfielder Pedri never misses a chance to praise his hometown of Tegueste. We take a closer look at this charming, agricultural town…
Playa Grande and Charcón reopen after water quality scare
The swimming areas of Playa Grande and Charcón have reopened after the Canary Islands public health authority lifted restrictions. Find out why the beaches…
Calima and heat return to Canary Islands this weekend
The Canary Islands are braced for a hot weekend with calima dust affecting air quality and visibility. Temperatures could exceed 36°C in southern areas,…
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.