The Canary Islands have reported a fall in the number of road deaths on rural roads. We have taken a close look at the statistics. Here are our findings.
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is the capital of Tenerife. It is situated in the north of the island and is a real mecca, particularly for shopaholics. The high streets and shopping centres offer something for everyone. We have some up-to-date restaurant recommendations for Santa Cruz for you.
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In October, 23 ships are set to bring up to 67,270 cruise passengers to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. On 10 October alone, up to 9,334 of them are expected to arrive.
There's no shortage of celebrations in Tenerife's capital. A record budget has been set aside for this purpose next year. Here it is.
Three accidents, which occurred almost simultaneously on Thursday, caused significant disruption to traffic on Tenerife's main motorways. Here's what happened.
Fuel prices in the Canary Islands are continuing to rise. Premium petrol is now at its highest level since September 2022. Here are the prices and some tips on filling up.
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From Saturday, temperatures will rise in the Canary Islands. A Calima will first reach Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, then the other islands as well.
A lorry carrying butane gas cylinders overturned on Tenerife. Several cylinders broke, prompting an emergency response.
So far, 31 people have lost their lives on rural roads in the Canary Islands. This represented a fall - at least on the face of it.
Property prices in the Canary Islands are rising significantly. The price per square metre has broken through a key threshold. Prices have been rising for a good 12 years.
Tenerife is investing a good 70 million euros. Every year, 62.5 million cubic metres of sewage flow into the sea. Four politicians are facing trial.
The Canary Islands have increased the number of their flood-risk areas. Previously, eight zones were classified as at risk. There are now 27.
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The Capital Carnival on Tenerife is being brought forward by two weeks in 2027. The groups' fees are also set to rise again. Here's what's changing.
In some parts of the Canary Islands, the end of Carnival is just the beginning. But what's behind this quirky custom? We explain it.
There are numerous special timetables in place during the carnival on Tenerife. Here are the options for getting there.
Carnival on Tenerife means it's time to let your hair down. We've put together a list of all the dates for the 2026 Tenerife Carnival for you. Don't miss it!
More than 3,000 ice-cream parlours compete against each other every year in the «Gelato Festival World Ranking». Tenerife is taking part no fewer than seven times.
There are numerous abandoned places on Tenerife. This one is special. We show how the skeleton of La Matanza is falling into disrepair.
The Santa Cruz police are exhibiting jewellery from the past and present in the capital of Tenerife. Our photographer was there.
Photo: Sylvia Kreye A magnificent bouquet of flowers adorns the simple cross in front of the Colegio Tomás de Iriarte on the Plaza de la Iglesia in Puerto de la Cruz. Click the «NEXT IMAGE >» button to continue…
The Palmetum in Santa Cruz was once a rubbish tip. Now it is a place of peace and relaxation. We have all the details.
The Canary Islands have many major public holidays. We'll tell you when and where the most important fiestas take place on Tenerife.
During Carnival in Tenerife, many revellers get particularly creative with their costumes. We're showcasing the best ones.
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.
The restaurant scene on Tenerife is becoming increasingly successful. Two establishments have joined the exclusive ranks of Michelin-starred restaurants.
Tenerife has a Reina de Carnaval. As always, she was chosen just before the peak of the 2023 Tenerife Carnival. Here she is.
The carnival revellers on Tenerife have agreed on the theme for the new season. This is the theme for the 2023 carnival on Tenerife.
Playa de las Teresitas is arguably Tenerife's most beautiful beach. Let us introduce you to this man-made beach. Don't miss it!
For the first time, advance ticket sales for the carnival on Tenerife were due to take place online. However, this didn't work out. Here's how you can still get tickets.
CD Tenerife is struggling to recapture the glory days of yesteryear. Yet the club from the Canary Islands is still something special.
Thousands of visitors celebrated the grand carnival parade in Santa Cruz. Led by Reina Soraya, the parade wound its way through the capital of Tenerife.
Hot samba rhythms, dancers, lavish floats: Tenerife has good reason to boast - it hosts the second-largest carnival in the world.
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is home to the government of Tenerife. This northern city is the largest on the island. Santa Cruz is only truly beautiful in its older quarter. The harbour, as well as certain squares and streets, also make Santa Cruz well worth a visit. The city also offers plenty of opportunities for shopping. However, visitors to Santa Cruz de Tenerife will search in vain for the authentic charm of the Canary Islands, given the city’s development into a major European port and capital.