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.
Guachinche Tenderete: traditional food in Tenerife
Looking for authentic Canarian food in Tenerife? Guachinche Tenderete in La Orotava serves traditional recipes, grilled meats and homemade desserts at great prices. Find…
Canary schools swelter as heatwave marks new term
Pupils across the Canary Islands have returned to school amid one of the hottest Septembers on record, with temperatures exceeding 36 degrees. With only…
Arona Carnival 2027 moved to after Easter Week
Arona Council has proposed moving the 2027 Carnival to after Easter, following Santa Cruz’s decision to delay its own festivities. If confirmed, the Arona…
Canary Islands heat continues as calima persists
The Canary Islands will swelter for several more days as the heatwave affecting Spain lingers in the archipelago. Temperatures will ease slightly midweek before…
Wednesday: heat eases slightly, but still hot
Wednesday brings a slight drop in temperatures, but heat persists across the Canary Islands. Gran Canaria could hit 38ºC, while calima lingers in the…
Starmus Festival to host Artemis II crew in Canary Islands
The Starmus Festival returns to Tenerife and La Palma this October with three Artemis II astronauts among its guests. The event also marks a…
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.