Tourism

Tenerife has been crowned the capital of artificial intelligence and supercomputing for southern Europe after the inauguration of a major new AI centre. The German company Bechtle will operate the facility, creating 500 jobs and serving research institutions and businesses across the Mediterranean region.

Puerto de la Cruz has launched a tender for the recovery of the historic Cine Chimisay, with a €5.3 million budget to turn it into a modern, multifunctional auditorium. The mixed contract covers both design and construction, aiming to create a space for cultural, educational and institutional events all year round.

Arona Council has reported a massive concentration of anchored boats off Las Vistas beach in Los Cristianos, describing the situation as unsustainable. The local authority has called on multiple government bodies to intervene, warning of risks to bather safety, public health and the environment.

La Casona Delgado Oramas, an 18th-century mansion in San Juan de la Rambla, is to become the town’s first rural hotel. The €2m restoration project will preserve its historic features while adding modern amenities. The work will take 24 months to complete.

The European Union is pressing ahead with its ban on single-use plastic sachets for condiments and toiletries. Bars, restaurants and hotels across Tenerife are now seeking sustainable alternatives as the new regulation takes effect from August 12.

Three official reports have confirmed that it is safe and accessible to hold Pope Leo XIV’s open-air mass and the first day of the Tenerife Music Festival just 150 metres apart in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on 12 June. City council sources have stated there is no reason to cancel the concert, as the reports from the police, Civil Guard and Port Authority all guarantee the compatibility of both events.

Juan Labory, a Tenerife-based designer, is turning waste left behind by tourists into fashionable clothing from his workshop on Calle San Agustín in La Laguna. Using upcycling techniques learned in Berlin, he creates new garments from discarded towels and textiles, selling them back to visitors and locals alike while championing sustainability.

Colombian singer Greeicy brings her Candela tour to Tenerife’s Cook Music Fest on 17 July. In an exclusive interview, she discusses her fourth studio album, discovering her inner fire and what fans can expect from her first ever performance in the Canary Islands.