Periplo: Festival of Travel and Adventure Literature
Periplo is a literary festival in Puerto de la Cruz dedicated to travel and adventure literature. The programme features a week of readings, talks, presentations and panel discussions with guest authors. It is aimed at literature enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in other parts of the world and travel stories. The full programme and information on admission can be found on the festival website.
Margaryta Yakovenko, Antoinette Tidjani Alou, Josep M. Palau Riberaygua
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Suitable for families with children
Puerto de la Cruz, San Cristóbal de La Laguna · Get directions
The Periplo Festival in Puerto de la Cruz focuses on literature centred on travel and adventure. The 2026 edition will place particular emphasis on literature from Europe, Africa and Asia. Spread over several days, the programme features readings, panel discussions, talks and presentations, all centred on dialogue with invited guests.
Margaryta Yakovenko, Antoinette Tidjani Alou and Josep M. Palau Riberaygua have been named as guests for this edition. The festival describes its week-long programme as one that sparks curiosity and brings different perspectives on the world to the fore. As such, Periplo is aimed primarily at readers interested in international contemporary literature, travel writing and cultural topics.
The festival will take place from 19 to 25 October 2026 in Puerto de la Cruz. Further details on the programme and admission will be published on the event's website.
