Whats on in Tenerife

We want you to enjoy every minute of your holiday in Tenerife, and it is entirely up to you as to what you choose to do with your time. For example, some of you may wish to simply take it easy and relax in resort or on the beach, whilst others among you may wish to get out and about a little more.

For those of you looking for something a little different, here are a few suggestions of places to go and things to see and do. (Further information about the what to see & do on the island is available from reception.)

Markets

Do you like shopping for a bargain or simply browsing? Do you get a thrill from bartering and enjoy the hustle and bustle of a busy marketplace? If so, take a trip to one of these popular Tenerife markets :

• Los Abrigos, Night Market, Tuesday : 18:00-22:00
• Costa Adeje, (Opposite CC El Duque, Fañabé) Tourist Market, Thursday/Saturday : 09:00-14:00
• Los Cristianos, Tourist Market, Sunday : 9:00-14:00
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife Flea/Antique Market Saturday/Sunday : 08:00 - 14:00
• El Medano, Tourist Market,Saturday, 09.00-14.00
• San Isidro, Flea Market, Friday 17.00-21.00

Festivals

For those of you that want to experience something totally different, why not absorb a little of the island’s culture and national colour?

The information below outlines many of bright and bustling festivals that are held at various locations around Tenerife on an annual basis.

February/March

“Carnival”

What better way to let your hair down than at the renowned Tenerife ‘Carnival’?

The island’s biggest bonanza is held in the capital of Santa Cruz and preparations always begin weeks, if not months, in advance, although the real celebrations begin when the “Carnival King & Queen” are elected a week before Ash Wednesday.

Following the ‘elections’ a weekend of partying and revelry commences, the streets adorned with a mass of colour and many decorations.

As the Carnival draws to a close, Shrove Tuesday brings a parade not to be missed, then on Ash Wednesday you can witness “the burial of the sardine”, signifying an end to the spirit of revelry and the crazy world of the carnival – at least for another year!

March/April

“Semana Santa” (Easter Week)

Easter celebrations are held in many towns and villages throughout the island.

May/June

“Corpus Christi”

“Corpus Christi” originated in the 13th Century and is a festival traditionally symbolising the Christian Eucharist that takes place on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday.

During the festivities, in the picturesque town of La Oratava in the north of Tenerife, a beautiful carpet of flowers covers the streets. The amazing ´pictures’ are formed using not only flowers but also natural sand and coloured salt to produce an amazing effect and must be seen to be believed.

As with any Tenerife festival, as well as marvelling at the intricate flower carpets you can join in the fiestas that are filled with music, mirth and merrymaking.

August

“Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria”

This celebration of the Festival of the patron saint of the island takes place each year in Candelaria.

“Romería de San Agustín”

This festival takes place on the last Saturday in August.

September

Fiesta Del Cristo/Festival Del Drago

This annual festival is held in the town of Icod De Los Vinos.

October

“Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación”

Celebrations are held in the town of Adeje.

November

“San Andres”

This is a recently established wine tasting festival that is celebrated in Icod de los Vinos, La Orotava and Puerto de la Cruz.

December

Baile del Niño

“The Child’s Dance” is celebrated each year on the 24th December in La Matanza.

Fiestas De Navidad

Christmas celebrations take place in towns and cities across the island.

Museums

Immerse yourself in some Canarian history and culture or marvel at works of art.

Garachico

• Museo de Arte Contemporáneo – Contemporary Arts

Güímar

• Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico del Escobonal – Arqueology and ethnography museum

Icod de los Vinos

• Museo Emeterio Gutiérrez Albelo - History of Tenerife Artists

La Laguna

• Museo de las Ciencias y el Cosmos – A Science Museum that also houses a Planetarium.
• Museo de Historia de Tenerife - Five centuries of social, economic and cultural history.
• Museo de Antropología de Tenerife - Athrapology Museum dedicated to the investigation and conservation of the island's popular culture.

La Oratava

• La Casa de los Balcones - An exhibition of traditional guanche – native Canarian – needlework.
• Museo de Cerámica "Casa Tafuriaste" – Ceramics Museum

Puerto de la Cruz

• Museo Arqueológico Municipal - A wide collection of ceramics, armour, weapons and 17th-century maps.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

• Museo de Bellas Artes - an eclectic mix of paintings by Canarian and Flemish artists.
• Centro de Fotografia Isla de Tenerife – Museum of photography from the island of Tenerife
• Museo de la Naturaleza y El Hombre - Offers an insight into the culture of the original Canarian aboriginal people, the Guanches.