Events

Tenerife is set to host a major national sporting event as the Centro de Deportes Acuáticos in Puerto de la Cruz welcomes the Spanish Junior and Senior Synchronised Swimming Championships from 20-22 March. Over 300 athletes from more than 30 clubs will compete, with free entry for the public. Read on for the full competition schedule and details.

A waiter in Los Cristianos, Tenerife, has had his two-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting an intoxicated tourist upheld by the High Court. The attack occurred in October 2023 after the victim and a friend were invited to a private apartment. The court has also ordered the convicted man to pay €2,000 in compensation to the victim.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.