A court has annulled the environmental impact assessment for the planned Formula 1 circuit on Tenerife. This means the project has been put on hold for the time being.
Tenerife News
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Loro Parque wants to bring two orcas to Tenerife. For animal welfare reasons, the whales are no longer allowed to perform in shows in France.
The fourth luxury hotel in Puerto de la Cruz is set to open shortly. Once again, the aim is to preserve its history whilst making selective improvements.
«Increased safety risk» is the reason given: the gas network running beneath Siam Park on Tenerife is to be decommissioned.
After a significant delay, there is finally some progress regarding the reopening of the open-air swimming pool in Puerto de la Cruz. The town council has announced a preview event.
Seven tourists have been reported off the coast of Tenerife. They failed to maintain a safe distance from whales in a protected area. Video included.
The summer carnival is being celebrated again in Tenerife. Three days of festivities are on the programme. Here's what you need to know.
Strong winds and high waves have led to red flags being raised across the Canary Islands. Many tourists ignored this, as seen here in Puerto de la Cruz.
Tenerife has been celebrating Oktoberfest for more than half a century now. We'll let you know when everything is taking place.
A video has sparked a debate online: a young man has jumped off a cliff in Puerto de la Cruz. Here are the details.
An institution returns to Tenerife: after five years of closure, El Burguer de Playa Jardín reopened at the weekend.
The night before San Juan was celebrated in Puerto de la Cruz with music and bonfires. And this was the first time it had taken place at Playa Martiánez.
It is very reminiscent of a club crest. But in Spain, this symbol is set to give certain vehicles an advantage soon.
A two-toed sloth has been born at Loro Parque on Tenerife. Both the mother and her baby are doing well.
Playa Martiánez in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, is set to undergo extensive refurbishment. The first stage will involve improvements to the beach.
A new policy bans smoking at Lago Martiánez. The popular swimming pool in Puerto de la Cruz is introducing the change this summer.
The main beach in Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife has been closed due to sewage contamination. For the first time, the town has announced a reopening date.
The legendary Hotel Botánico in Tenerife has closed. Extensive refurbishment work is due to take place over the next two months. Here's why.
Tenerife's oldest five-star hotel has once again been honoured. The Hotel Botánico in Puerto de la Cruz has received an award.
The Tenerife Island Council has followed up its announcement with action: stricter entry controls are to be introduced for Mount Teide.
7,000 internet users have voted. As a result, the baby orca in the Orca Ocean at Loro Parque on Tenerife now has a name. Here it is.
New photos: We bring you the highlights of Semana Santa in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
New sun loungers and further refurbishment are set to make Lago Martiánez on Tenerife even more attractive. Here's the lowdown.
The large car park in Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife has been significantly extended. 240 new parking spaces will be available in future.
The orcas at Loro Parque on Tenerife have had a new arrival: the orca mum, Morgan, has given birth to a little male orca.
Waves off the coast of Tenerife are reaching heights of up to five metres. An official warning has been in place for days. We have photos and videos.
Puerto de la Cruz had to cancel Saturday's big carnival parade due to rain. A new date has now been set.
To the beat of Afro-Cuban rhythms, locals and tourists in Alcalá, Tenerife, celebrated the «Fiesta del Son». Here are the photos.
The Romería de La Florida in La Orotava was a real experience. Here are the best photos from the big fiesta.
The 41st FIMC International Music Festival is taking place in the Canary Islands. Here are the highlights.
Loro Parque could be getting some new residents. Two orcas may be relocated to Tenerife.
The carnival in Tenerife is to receive a special honour. The world's second-largest carnival is to be commemorated with its own postage stamp.
The Canary Islands and the US shopping capital will retain their direct flight. Tenerife South and New York will therefore remain connected.
Víctor Suárez is leaving La Orotava. This means that the north of Tenerife is losing its only Michelin-starred restaurant. Why, and where is the chef moving to?
Anyone wishing to climb Mount Teide on Tenerife on foot must register. Only 300 people are allowed per day. Those are the rules.
This is the fourth death at Loro Parque's Orca Ocean on Tenerife in the space of three years. Keto was 29 years old.
The Taoro Hotel is an icon of the Canary Islands, as is Atlantic Hills, its smaller sister hotel. Both are getting a facelift. This is what it looks like there.
Death cap mushrooms look like button mushrooms. Eating them can be life-threatening. Our reader reporter spotted them in the Canary Islands.
It is the most modern swimming pool in the Canary Islands. It is due to open shortly in Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife. We offer an exclusive look behind the scenes.
Puerto de la Cruz has been home to an empty high-rise block for 33 years. It serves as a rubbish dump and a 'rat's paradise'. The neighbours are fed up.
There's been a baby boom in Tenerife. Loro Parque has reported the arrival of several young animals in various enclosures. It's a real flurry of activity.
The Grand Hotel Taoro in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, is set to open soon. The refurbishment is entering its final stages. Here are the details.
Tenerife's first luxury hotel is heading into the future under new management. Dirk Urban is taking over the «Leading Hotel of the World» in Puerto Cruz.
Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz has had to be closed due to poor water quality. However, the local council failed to act in time to enforce the closure.
The Fiestas de Julio are celebrated on a massive scale in Tenerife. Puerto de la Cruz has the most extensive programme of events. Here's what it looks like.
The Canary Islands have been hit by a spring tide. We provide an insight into the full extent of the destruction.
The Rallye Norte has stopped off in Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife. Here are some photos of the teams preparing their cars.
Loro Parque on Tenerife has opened a new attraction. This time, visitors are taken on a journey into the underwater world.
There are dozens of processions in the Canary Islands around Easter. Here are the photos and videos from Puerto de la Cruz in the north of Tenerife.
The carnival on Tenerife has a new theme every year. The theme for the 2025 carnival has now been confirmed, as has the date. Here's the information.
Are you thinking of moving to the Canary Islands? Our expert explains what you need to bear in mind to avoid a rude awakening.
The restaurant scene on Tenerife is becoming increasingly successful. Two establishments have joined the exclusive ranks of Michelin-starred restaurants.
The largest forest fire in the recent history of the Canary Islands has been raging on Tenerife for several months. Here are the photos and videos.
The forest fire on Tenerife has been raging for over two weeks. Parts of the Canary Islands have been transformed for decades to come. The pictures and videos.
The consumer price index in the Canary Islands is once again close to the ECB's target. Here are the reasons - and the outlook.
Uber, the taxi alternative, is launching in the Canary Islands. Initially, the ride-hailing service will be available in parts of Tenerife. The plan is to expand from there.
Every year on 3 May, Tenerife hosts Europe's longest fireworks display as part of the Fiestas de la Cruz. Here are the pictures.
Over the weekend in Puerto de la Cruz, there were discussions about environmental protection and waste prevention. Impressions from Environment Day in Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz celebrates its very own carnival on Tenerife. Here you can see the best photos from the carnival in Puerto de la Cruz.