Su cronologia enlaza resistencia indigena, conquista, puertos, instituciones, turismo y transformaciones contemporaneas.

Key points

Poblamiento prehispanico y mundo guanche

Los guanches llegaron a Tenerife procedentes del norte de Africa hace entre 2.000 y 2.500 anos, desarrollando una cultura organizada en menceyatos hasta la conquista.

Conquista de 1494-1496

El proceso de conquista fue el mas prolongado del archipielago, con victorias guanches iniciales en La Matanza antes de la derrota definitiva en La Laguna.

Fundacion de La Laguna y consolidacion colonial

La Laguna fue fundada en 1496 como primer centro institucional, con catedral, cabildo y convento, convirtiendose en modelo de ciudad atlantica.

Auge del Puerto de la Cruz y comercio exterior

Durante los siglos XVII y XVIII, Puerto de la Cruz fue el principal puerto de exportacion de vinos a Holanda e Inglaterra, generando gran prosperidad en el norte.

Erupcion del Chinyero y volcanismo moderno

La erupcion del Chinyero en 1909, la ultima registrada en Tenerife, recuerda el caracter volcanico activo de la isla y su influencia en el territorio.

Transformacion turistica del siglo XX

El turismo comenzo timidamente en Puerto de la Cruz y se expandio masivamente al sur desde los años 70, reorientando la economia y la demografia insular.

Milestones of Tenerife

Arrival of the first Berber settlers from North Africa and development of pre-Hispanic culture across the islands.c. 1000–500 BCArrival of the first Berber settlers from North Africa and development of pre-Hispanic culture across the islands.Niccoloso da Recco's expedition explores the Canary Islands.julio de 1341Niccoloso da Recco's expedition explores the Canary Islands.John II authorises Alfonso de las Casas to conquer four Canary Islands.29 de agosto de 1420John II authorises Alfonso de las Casas to conquer four Canary Islands.The Treaty of Alcáçovas recognises Castilian rights over the Canary Islands.4 de septiembre de 1479The Treaty of Alcáçovas recognises Castilian rights over the Canary Islands.Alonso Fernández de Lugo establishes the Castilian settlement of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.1494-05-03Alonso Fernández de Lugo establishes the Castilian settlement of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.The Castilian conquest of Tenerife ends, completing the incorporation of the last island into the Crown of Castile.25 de julio de 1496The Castilian conquest of Tenerife ends, completing the incorporation of the last island into the Crown of Castile.The layout of San Cristóbal de La Laguna’s Lower Town is regularised.1502The layout of San Cristóbal de La Laguna’s Lower Town is regularised.Wine exports from Tenerife and La Palma begin to appear in the documentary record.c. 1520Wine exports from Tenerife and La Palma begin to appear in the documentary record.The Dominicans begin construction of the Santo Domingo convent in La Laguna.1527The Dominicans begin construction of the Santo Domingo convent in La Laguna.Construction of San Cristóbal Castle in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.1573–1575Construction of San Cristóbal Castle in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.The Landres plague causes a severe demographic crisis in Tenerife.1582–1583The Landres plague causes a severe demographic crisis in Tenerife.The convent of Santa Catalina de Siena opens in La Laguna.23 de abril de 1611The convent of Santa Catalina de Siena opens in La Laguna.Droughts, famines, plagues and depopulation strike Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.1628–1671Droughts, famines, plagues and depopulation strike Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.The wine trade shapes commercial relations between the Canary Islands and England.1650–1800The wine trade shapes commercial relations between the Canary Islands and England.The Virgin of Candelaria is moved to La Laguna during a locust plague.16 de noviembre – 29 de diciembre de 1659The Virgin of Candelaria is moved to La Laguna during a locust plague.Sebastián Hurtado de Corcuera arrives in the Canary Islands as captain general.4 de diciembre de 1659Sebastián Hurtado de Corcuera arrives in the Canary Islands as captain general.Construction begins on the San Agustín convent in La Orotava.1671Construction begins on the San Agustín convent in La Orotava.Multiple eruption of Siete Fuentes, Fasnia and Arafo.31 de diciembre de 1704 – 27 de marzo de 1705Multiple eruption of Siete Fuentes, Fasnia and Arafo.The Arenas Negras eruption reaches the town and harbour of Garachico.1706-05-05The Arenas Negras eruption reaches the town and harbour of Garachico.The Free Trade Regulations include Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Spanish-American trading system.12 de octubre de 1778The Free Trade Regulations include Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Spanish-American trading system.Charles III creates the Orotava Acclimatisation Garden.17 de agosto de 1788Charles III creates the Orotava Acclimatisation Garden.Eruption of Chahorra, or the Nostrils of Teide.9 de junio – 8 de septiembre de 1798Eruption of Chahorra, or the Nostrils of Teide.A General Council meeting in La Laguna orders the creation of the Supreme Junta of the Canary Islands.1808-07-11A General Council meeting in La Laguna orders the creation of the Supreme Junta of the Canary Islands.The Constitution of Cádiz is promulgated with Canarian representation in the Cortes.1812-03-19The Constitution of Cádiz is promulgated with Canarian representation in the Cortes.The Canary Islands become a single province with its capital in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.1822-01-27The Canary Islands become a single province with its capital in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.A royal decree declares seven free ports in the Canary Islands.11 de julio de 1852A royal decree declares seven free ports in the Canary Islands.The Canary Islands experience one of their periods of highest modern emigration.1882–1890The Canary Islands experience one of their periods of highest modern emigration.Electric public lighting is inaugurated in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.1897-11-07Electric public lighting is inaugurated in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.18 de noviembre de 1909Eruption of the Chinyero volcano, the last historical eruption recorded in Tenerife.The Island Councils Act establishes self-government for each island.1912-07-11The Island Councils Act establishes self-government for each island.Foundation of the University of La Laguna, the first university in the Canary Islands.21 de septiembre de 1927Foundation of the University of La Laguna, the first university in the Canary Islands.The Canary archipelago is divided into two provinces.21 de septiembre de 1927The Canary archipelago is divided into two provinces.The 1936 military uprising spreads from the Canary Islands.18 de julio de 1936The 1936 military uprising spreads from the Canary Islands.Venezuela becomes the principal destination of a new wave of mass emigration from the Canary Islands.1948–1958Venezuela becomes the principal destination of a new wave of mass emigration from the Canary Islands.Creation of Teide National Park in Tenerife.1954-01-22Creation of Teide National Park in Tenerife.Mass tourism transforms the Canary Islands economy.década de 1960Mass tourism transforms the Canary Islands economy.The Canary Islands Statute of Autonomy enters into force.16 de agosto de 1982The Canary Islands Statute of Autonomy enters into force.First constituent session of the Parliament of the Canary Islands in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.1983-05-30First constituent session of the Parliament of the Canary Islands in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.The Canary Islands enter the EEC structural-funds system.1 de enero de 1986The Canary Islands enter the EEC structural-funds system.The Treaty of Amsterdam enshrines the European framework for the outermost regions.1997-10-02The Treaty of Amsterdam enshrines the European framework for the outermost regions.The euro becomes the currency of Spain and therefore of the Canary Islands.1 de enero de 1999The euro becomes the currency of Spain and therefore of the Canary Islands.Opening of Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.2003-09-26Opening of Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.The cayuco crisis raises irregular arrivals in the Canary Islands to 31,678 people.2006The cayuco crisis raises irregular arrivals in the Canary Islands to 31,678 people.Line 1 of the Tenerife Tram enters service.2 de junio de 2007Line 1 of the Tenerife Tram enters service.The Canary Islands receive 15.1 million tourists.2019The Canary Islands receive 15.1 million tourists.The COVID-19 pandemic causes an economic and social crisis in the Canary Islands.14 de marzo de 2020The COVID-19 pandemic causes an economic and social crisis in the Canary Islands.

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