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Fiestas del Carmen in Puerto
The spectacular July fiesta in Puerto is traditionally regarded as ‘The Fiesta’. As always, the highlight of the fiesta occurred with the traditional embarkation of the town’s patron saint la Virgin del Carmen. She, with the fisherman’s patron saint, San Telmo, were rocked amorously and fervently towards the harbour and embarked for a boat ride intoContinue Reading “Fiestas del Carmen in Puerto”
CIT hands out awards for services to tourism
CIT (Centro de Iniciativas y Turismo), Puerto de la Cruz led by president Dña. Hortensia Hernández, held their anual gala event. This special evening was organised to present awards and pay homage to those who have excelled themselves in their services to the Puerto de la Cruz tourist industry.
Flowering cacti in our garden
Here are some pictures of our cacti in full bloom. And then discover one of the strangest plants in our garden, the Queen of the Night (Night-bloomiing Cereus, member of the cactus family).
Education & Tigaiga
Summertime arrived and this means, the end of the academic year. Each year we are contacted by several institutions to bring closer the world of education and tourism. In recent months we have had in the hotel Tigaiga – Trainees at the University School of Tourism Iriarte (attached to the University of La Laguna) inContinue Reading “Education & Tigaiga”
Compost from our kitchen
The farm “Venta Ecológica” uses waste from the hotel kitchen and our garden.Today, Sandra Kober has explained to our kitchen staff how after several weeks, the compost is produced.
Our gardener – Cristobal – retires
The oldest member of the Tigaiga staff, Cristobal says goodbye after 44 years of professional life along with three generations of the Talg family.However, before he left, he told us a secret: Now retired Cristobal will compensate his care for our 8,000 m2 of subtropical
New fitness equipment in our garden
It is important for our wellbeing to have body and mind harmony. Therefore, the Tigaiga now offers our guests the new “active space” fitness equipment appropriate for all age groups.
Agatha Christie comes to the Tigaiga…
Puerto de la Cruz Tourist Initiative Board is offering everyone an opportunity to join in the unique festival week being held between June 5th and 14th celebrating the II Agatha Christie Festival.
A different view
Just look through the wall and discover the beauty of the Subtropical Tigaiga gardens By our loyal guest Sr. Senn