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.
Tenerife seismic activity: 550 events recorded in 24 hours
The National Geographic Institute has recorded a significant increase in seismic activity on Tenerife, with over 550 events detected in 24 hours. Despite the…
Traditional Canarian dining at Guachinche La Fuente
Tenerife still holds onto places where traditional Canarian cooking shines, and Guachinche La Fuente in Arona is one of them. This charming establishment offers…
EasyJet flight from Tenerife forced to turn back after brawl
An easyJet flight from Tenerife South to Liverpool had to turn back after a brawl broke out among a group of passengers just 30…
EasyJet flight forced back to Tenerife after passenger brawl
An easyJet flight from Tenerife to Liverpool was forced to return to the island just 30 minutes after take-off when a mass brawl broke…
New anti-smoking law: key changes for the Canary Islands
A new anti-smoking law approved by the Spanish Council of Ministers will dramatically change where you can smoke and vape in the Canary Islands….
Thursday: strong winds, calima and 37°C on Gran Canaria
A mix of sun, heat and calima is on the cards for the Canary Islands this Thursday. Trade winds are strengthening, especially on 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.