The year has started on a high with a visit to the newly re‑imagined Gran Hotel Taoro in Puerto de la Cruz, north Tenerife — a destination that is set to make a real impact in the meetings, incentives and retreat space this year. After first hearing about the project at a dinner in London last November, it was a pleasure to finally experience the hotel in person and see how beautifully it has been brought back to life. Perched above the town with views across the Atlantic, the property blends heritage, calm and contemporary design in a way that feels both refreshing and genuinely unique.
Across the stay, we explored the hotel’s event potential, including its 199 bedrooms, three meeting rooms for groups of 14–142, and a versatile conference centre accommodating up to 600 theatre‑style. It’s a venue that lends itself naturally to leadership retreats, incentive groups and offsites — helped by the slower pace of the north of the island and the surrounding landscapes. A day in Teide National Park with Ten Travel DMC highlighted just how much this region can offer: dramatic volcanic scenery, forest trails, and a sense of authenticity that sets it apart from the more familiar south.
There will be more to share soon, but for now it’s safe to say that Gran Hotel Taoro is one to watch for 2026 and beyond. If you’re considering the north of Tenerife for a retreat or incentive and would like to explore how this venue could work for your group, I’d be delighted to chat through the possibilities.