At just 16, Daniel Luis from La Orotava is on the verge of becoming the youngest private pilot in the Canary Islands. Training at the historic Real Aeroclub de Tenerife, he combines over 2,700 simulator hours with real flight training. Discover how this dedicated teenager is turning his childhood obsession into a career.
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In a major coup for Spanish basketball, NBA champion Patty Mills has signed for CB Canarias in Tenerife. The veteran Australian point guard brings a wealth of experience from over 1,000 NBA games. Read about his remarkable career and how he fits into Tenerife’s veteran-laden squad.
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The 9th European Cheese Fair in La Aldea de San Nicolás has wrapped up after a weekend of record-breaking sales and vibrant atmosphere. Over 10,000 visitors sampled and purchased more than 5,000 kilograms of cheese from across the Canaries, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. The event, a firm fixture in the gastronomic calendar, will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year in Agaete.
European Cheese Fair Draws Thousands to Gran Canaria Read More »
Latin Grammy-nominated Colombian superstar Greeicy is set to make her highly anticipated debut in the Canary Islands at this year’s Tenerife Cook Music Fest. She will bring her chart-topping pop and urban rhythms to Santa Cruz on 17th July as part of a stellar international line-up. Discover how to secure tickets for this unmissable live music event.
Latin Star Greeicy to Make Canary Islands Debut at Tenerife Festival Read More »
The new film ‘Islas’, starring Ana Belén, has premiered after being shot entirely in Tenerife. The production, filmed at the Hotel Alúa in Puerto de la Cruz, tells a story of unexpected connection and presents a significant investment for the island’s film industry. Discover the challenges and local impact of this cinematic project.
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A new theatrical production about the 1977 Tenerife airport disaster has sold out all its initial performances before even opening. ‘Take off’ by award-winning playwright Jose Padilla explores the tragedy with poetry and tact, avoiding sensationalism. Due to high demand, two additional shows have been added at Auditorio de Tenerife’s La Salita.
Tenerife Play on 1977 Airport Disaster Sells Out Before Opening Read More »
A new cultural festival, Impulso Creativo, launches across Tenerife this March, placing the creative process itself centre stage. Its flagship project is ‘Hamlet-a’, a contemporary reinterpretation of Shakespeare performed by eleven women over 50. The festival aims to make the island a hub for artistic research and creative thinking.
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The 2026 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival has been hailed a major success, with over a million participants and significant increases in transport usage and hotel occupancy. Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez highlighted the event’s safety and announced a review of future dates, potentially decoupling from the traditional Lenten calendar. Read the full breakdown of the figures and future plans for one of the world’s largest carnivals.
Tenerife Carnival 2026 Draws Over a Million Revellers Read More »
Residents of La Punta in Tijarafe, La Palma, are enduring sleepless nights due to an illegal rave that started on Friday afternoon and is still ongoing. The local council has called in the Guardia Civil to intervene at the ‘Casa del Húngaro’ property, where loud electronic music and anti-social behaviour are causing major disruption. Read the full story on the ongoing nuisance and police response.
La Palma Residents Outraged by Days-Long Illegal Rave Read More »
International superstar Marc Anthony brought the house down as the headline act of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria carnival. He, along with Emily Estefan and Luck Ra, performed for an estimated 75,000 people in Santa Catalina park. Read about the spectacular concert that crowned this year’s Vegas-themed festivities.
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