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.
Geothermal energy breakthrough in Tenerife
A geothermal system discovered 2,300 metres beneath Vilaflor could transform Tenerife’s energy mix, cutting its reliance on fossil fuels and boosting self-sufficiency. The Cabildo…
Imserso holidays in Canarias: 879,213 places on sale
The Imserso travel programme opens its 2026-2027 season on 16 September with 879,213 places available, of which 25.9% are on the island coasts. Canary…
Canarias decree unlocks La Palma recovery funds
Spain has approved key measures from the Canarias decree, including a 60% income tax rebate for La Palma residents and €100 million for reconstruction….
Friday: autumn-like skies and morning showers
Friday brings an autumn feel to the Canary Islands, with light rain or drizzle on north and north-east slopes during the morning. Temperatures dip…
Canary Islands public holidays 2027: full calendar
The Canary Islands have confirmed their public holiday calendar for 2027, with 15 days off for residents. The list combines national, regional, island and…
Tenerife strikes geothermal energy in Vilaflor
Tenerife has confirmed the presence of a geothermal system beneath Vilaflor, with heat, water above 150°C and permeable rock found at 2,300 metres. The…
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.