Culture and history : the soul of Tenerife

Tenerife is not only volcanic landscapes and beaches, it is also an island marked by a rich history and a lively culture, where villages, festivals and language bear the traces of a unique heritage.

In this section, I invite you to go back in time, to meet the Guanches, the first inhabitants of the island, to explore the great upheavals related to the Spanish conquest, but also to discover the specificities of the Canarian language, influenced by centuries of migration and trade.

We will also talk about the traditional, vibrant and colorful festivals, popular beliefs, music and dance, and everything that makes up the deep identity of Tenerife — a proud, warm and resolutely insular identity.

Welcome to the living history of the island!

The origins of the island, the Guanches and the Spanish conquest

Before Tenerife became a popular destination known for its beaches and volcanic landscapes, it was inhabited by a mysterious people : the Guanches. They were the island’s first known inhabitants, probably of North African origin, who settled here several centuries before our era.

Cécile Barrès

3 days ago1 min read

The wines of Tenerife, a living heritage of volcanoes and traditions

The history of wine in Tenerife dates back to the conquest of the island in the 15th century. Spanish and Portuguese settlers introduced vine cultivation, which quickly found ideal conditions on the volcanic slopes of the north.

Cécile Barrès

5 days ago3 min read