© 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone Locals and visitors in Puerto de la Cruz got a sneak preview of the city’s latest attraction yesterday (Wednesday) promises to become a permanent fixture in the next few months.  The initiative will not only tour the highlights of Puerto de la Cruz but will also extend to the neighbouring towns of La Orotava and Los Realejos offering a comprehensive tour of the stunning Orotava Valley provided free rides to 12 of the city’s most emblematic locations departing from Avenida Familia de Betancourt y Molina and Avenida Colón The launch of this bus service coincided with the inauguration of the ‘Multicultural Tourism Days’ a festival aimed at celebrating the cultural richness and diversity of Puerto de la Cruz Though this project first surfaced a few years ago as an idea from Ashotel to boost tourism in Puerto de la Cruz explained that the project has grown to include the entire Orotava Valley thanks to the collaborative synergies between the different municipalities Puerto de la Cruz’s Tourism Councillor who has been in office for just over a month is working hard to ensure the service is fully operational by next year Negotiations with the Tenerife Cabildo are still underway as the project involves both the roads and tourism sectors Councillor Delia Escobar is exploring possible routes which could include stops at the Humboldt Viewpoint and a journey through La Perdoma to Los Realejos offering tourists a glimpse of the region’s picturesque vineyards and final routes are yet to be confirmed," she said Navigating Los Realejos’ steep streets poses unique challenges for the open-top bus a complementary "shuttle bus" is being considered which would cover the historic areas of Realejo Bajo and Realejo Alto This alternative route would take visitors to notable landmarks such as the San Pedro Viewpoint offering breathtaking views of the entire Orotava Valley explained that while this shuttle bus wouldn’t be open-top it would be marketed as part of the broader sightseeing initiative providing an enriching excursion throughout the region Puerto de la Cruz and the surrounding areas are set to offer tourists a whole new way to experience the stunning beauty and cultural heritage of the Orotava Valley The most magical night of the year is here and the municipalities of Tenerife are gearing up for the parades to welcome Their Majesties the Three Kings Whether you are a resident or here on holiday the parades are a spectacle not to be missed so here are the time schedules and routes for all the parades planned for tonight the reception of the Kings will take place at the municipal football stadium a Grand Parade will proceed from Calle Grande to Plaza de España the arrival of the Three Kings is planned at Muelle Viejo de Los Cristianos followed by a route along Avenida Espigón Benchijigua Calle Barranquillo (between Avenida de Suecia and Avenida Los Playeros) continuing along Avenida Los Playeros to Avenida Amsterdam outside the Los Cristianos Cultural Centre The event is scheduled to start at 6:30pm from the Plaza de la Iglesia through the streets of the downtown area The journey will end at the "Óscar González" Municipal Sports Centre where the Kings will collect letters from all the children in the municipality the arrival of the Three Wise Men of the East will take place a Grand Parade will traverse the streets of Granadilla town to the Los Hinojeros Sports Pavilion the parade train will accommodate people with disabilities to enjoy the journey and sweets suitable for diabetic children will be distributed at the pavilion there will be a reception at Plaza de Chío for the Three Kings The Parade will start at 7:00pm from Calle del Campo to Plaza Nuestra Señora de La Luz there will be a drone show and a performance by Mario Falero Their Majesties will visit the Arguayo Cultural Centre at 4:00pm and the Tamaimo Social Centre at 5:00pm The Grand Three Kings' Parade will pass through various locations from 6:00pm: Playa de la Arena concluding in Plaza Buganvilla de Los Gigantes where a grand reception for the Three Kings will take place and Balthasar will be received at the 25 de Abril Cultural and Recreation Centre The day will kick off at 11:30 this morning with the reception of Melchior and Balthasar at the arches of the City Hall where children from the municipality can deliver their letters The parade will start at 5:00pm from Camino La Rúa covering the streets Nava and Grimón and return via Consistorio to the Plaza del Cristo The CD Tenerife football stadium will receive the 3 Kings from 5:00pm onwards and will be broadcast live on Canal 4 television broadcast live on Televisión Canaria The procession will start from Avenida de Bélgica pass through Plaza de la República Dominicana continuing through the streets Méndez Núñez where the traditional Sacramental Play will be held The procession Three Kings will depart from the Municipal Library at 7:00pm and after an extensive route along Carretera General featuring the Christmas Train Their Majesties will be welcomed in Plaza de La Estación with the traditional greeting from children the Three Kings' Caravan will travel non-stop through the municipality to greet children a Grand Magical Parade of Kings will take place from El Calvario to Plaza del Príncipe The route will begin at Plaza de El Salvador at 6:30pm and conclude at the Municipal Pavilion where the youngest can deliver their letters to the Kings The procession will start at 7:00pm on Carretera Antigua (Post Office) and follow through Carretera General and Del Pino streets until reaching the Church Square children can deliver their letters to Their Majesties and enjoy a hot chocolate and a small attraction the Grand Parade will begin on Calle Finca Pastor The route will continue along Calle Leoncio Rodríguez until reaching the Auxiliar de Carretera España TF-217 the Kings will greet all the children outside the Town Hall the Kings will be welcomed around the Castillo de San Felipe from where the Parade will start at 7:00pm The procession will travel through Calle Luis Lavaggi Avenida Blás Pérez González Calle José Mª del Campo Llarena concluding at the Martiánez Shopping Centre the parade will depart from Calle Reyes Católicos to Avenida de los Remedios de Realejo Alto where the traditional adoration of the infant Jesus will take place in its hermitage The Three Kings' Parade will be at 8:00pm from Parque Cultural Doña Chana to the Town Hall Square letter collections will also take place at the Parish of San Juan Bautista at 3:30pm and at the Town Hall Square at 9:30pm The Royal Caravan will travel through the neighbourhoods of Santa Catalina The magical night will conclude with the Kings' Parade at 6:00pm along Avenida Hipólito Sinforiano and Calle La Alhóndiga the traditional parade begins in San José starting from the La Estrella Contenta playroom travelling along the general road of San José to reach the Town Hall It will continue through the commercial area to El Santo Street following the usual route from La Cabaña to the square The Three Kings of the East will visit all the neighbourhoods of the municipality from 10:00 a.m The key delivery will be at 5:00pm in Plaza de La Centinela from where the Grand Parade will start at 7:30pm until Plaza Andrés de Lorenzo Cáceres the traditional Three Kings' Parade will depart from the Las Cruces neighbourhood in the centre of Garachico while the La Caleta de Interián Parade will start at 8:30pm from the football field The Kings will arrive by helicopter at 5:30pm and depart from the Aregume Sports Centre at 8:30pm in the parade that will go through the main streets of the town a grand Kings' Parade will take place from Calle La Alhóndiga to the Church of Los Remedios and the last letters will be collected on the central stage The Grand Parade of La Esperanza will start at 4:00pm from Maximino Bacallado Rodríguez Street and ending in front of the City Hall building a wide range of activities and shows are expected to culminate with the arrival of the Three Kings at 8:15pm the reception of the Kings will take place at the Blas Reyes Football Field with free entry until full capacity the Parade will start on Avenida Reyes De España Their Majesties will be received at the Tasagaya football pitch letter delivery and Parade starting from Los Roques and the Fasnia downtown until reaching the Church Square The municipality will host the Grand Parade starting at 6:00pm from the El Calvario hermitage to Calle Benítez de Lugo A light magnitude 0.9 earthquake hit 7 km (4.4 mi) away from Los Llanos de Aridane, Canary Islands,  Spain The quake had a very shallow depth of 8 km (5 mi) and was too small to be felt by people A light magnitude 1.2 earthquake hit 4.5 km (2.8 mi) away from Los Llanos de Aridane, Canary Islands,  Spain The quake had a very shallow depth of 1 km (0.6 mi) and was too small to be felt by people A light magnitude 1.3 earthquake occurred under the sea near the coast of Canary Islands,  Spain The depth of the quake could not be determined The quake was too small to be felt by people Playa del Socorro is situated on the north west coast of Tenerife and it’s a popular spot for surfers around the island The ocean can sometimes be rough at Playa del Socorro which makes it a popular attraction for surfers and water sports lovers You could also come here to relax on the dark black sand Given the constant waves and the fact that the beach is very open it might not prove to be a good choice for families with young kids The easiest and most popular way is by driving but finding a free spot is never easy during the summer months From the parking you can use the access ramp that leads directly to the beach This makes for an easy access if you are travelling with a wheelchair or a stroller for kids You can also come to the beach by using the bus (guagua) from Realejos Alto Bus line 546 comes here via Realejo Alto - Realejo Bajo- San Agustín- San Vicente-Playa del Socorro and you can find the timetable on the TITSA website (the bus company in Tenerife) Our photo is from a rather gloomy winter day when it was cloudy and so there wasn't much of a crowd at the beach but the landscape is still beautiful and it was the perfect spot for a few moments of relaxation There were people reading on the beach and others enjoying a drink at the beach bar.  Playa del Socorro is vast and probably one of the largest natural beaches in Tenerife you will find here all the amenities you need to spend the day: showers Read also our complete guide to all 101 Beaches in Tenerife A light magnitude 1.7 earthquake hit 6.1 km (3.8 mi) away from Los Llanos de Aridane, Canary Islands,  Spain The quake had a very shallow depth of 2 km (1.2 mi) and was too small to be felt by people.