Tourism

Casa Rafael in La Esperanza, Tenerife, is earning a reputation for its traditional Canarian cooking, particularly its signature rabbit dish. We take a closer look at what this popular family-run spot has to offer.

The swimming areas of Playa Grande and Charcón have reopened after the Canary Islands public health authority lifted restrictions. Find out why the beaches were closed and what measures remain in place.

Tenerife welcomes the first HYROX competition in the Canary Islands this weekend, bringing around 10,000 athletes to Santa Cruz. Here’s everything you need to know about the event, its schedule, and what it means for the island’s sporting tourism ambitions.

A food creator known as @elsiciliano_tenerife has recommended Il Forno in La Camella, Tenerife, describing it as like eating in an Italian home. The restaurant serves homemade Italian cuisine with a focus on traditional Puglia recipes, including Capricciosa pizza and orecchiette with porcini and burrata.

Residents of Masca in Tenerife have put up protest banners against the closure of the access road, which they say is crippling their businesses. They fear the measure, introduced during the August heatwave, is a precursor to permanent restrictions that will kill off the hamlet.

A new inspection plan in Buenavista del Norte has found that 70% of holiday rentals in the municipality have administrative shortcomings under the Canary Islands’ 2025 tourism law. The four-year plan will involve document checks, database cross-referencing and physical inspections.

Food influencers @guachinchesmodernos have praised Cantina El Marino in Arona, highlighting its generous portions and fusion of Canarian, Colombian and Venezuelan flavours. The restaurant, located inside the Antonio Domínguez Alfonso Stadium, boasts a 4.9-star Google rating and a weekday lunch menu at €10.50.

Puerto Colón marina in Adeje, south Tenerife, is planning a major transformation. The managing company is seeking a 25-year concession extension to fund over €20 million of investment, including a new public square, car park and redesigned moorings.