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Public Voting Opens for 2027 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival Poster
Public voting for the official 2027 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival poster, themed around classical Rome, opens this Monday and runs through October 12.
La Laguna Announces Christmas Lighting and Noche en Blanco Dates for 2026
San Cristóbal de La Laguna will host its Christmas lighting ceremony on November 21 at the Plaza de La Concepción, followed by the "Noche en Blanco" festival featuring M-Clan on November 28.
Contract Awarded for €58 Million TF-5 Expansion and Airport Access Upgrade in Tenerife
The Canary Islands government has awarded a €58.18 million contract to Ferrovial Construcción and Asyota to expand the TF-5 highway with a third lane and a new direct airport access road to alleviate chronic congestion.
La Laguna Hosts Agricultural Fair to Promote Local Farming and Sustainability
San Cristóbal de La Laguna is hosting the "Living and feeling the Canarian countryside" event this Saturday to promote local agriculture and connect farmers directly with consumers.
Tenerife Launches €500 Million Plan to Revolutionize Water Recycling for Agriculture
Tenerife is investing over 500 million euros into a circular water management model that aims to increase wastewater treatment capacity to 97% and significantly boost water regeneration for agricultural use by 2026.
Canary Islands Housing Protests Escalate as Activists Threaten General Strike
Protesters in the Canary Islands have established permanent encampments in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas to demand stricter housing regulations and an end to speculative real estate practices.
La Laguna Book Fair Expands for Largest Edition in 15 Years
The 2026 La Laguna Book Fair will host its largest edition in 15 years from October 8 to 12, featuring 50 exhibitors and over 200 cultural activities to strengthen the Canary Islands' literary industry.
LOBA Collective Brings Intimate Concert Series to Tenerife’s Traditional Guachinches
The LOBA Collective will host its *Loba x Guachinches* event on October 3rd in La Orotava, Tenerife, blending independent music performances with traditional local dining to foster community-driven cultural experiences.
MUNA Offers Free Admission and Cultural Workshops for Plenilunio Santa Cruz
The Museum of Nature and Archaeology in Santa Cruz will offer free admission and a variety of cultural workshops and guided tours during the 18th edition of Plenilunio from October 2 to 4.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Expands Housing Support to Combat Eviction Crisis
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is intensifying efforts to combat its housing crisis through a 112.2 million euro strategy that combines legal support for families at risk of eviction with extensive property renovations and social rental initiatives.