Monday, September 08, 2008
What's on in Tenerife (W/E 14/09/08)
Well, this week I reckon we have a bit of something for everyone with both traditional and modern, religious and secular events for young and old ...
Monday, September 8th, is the big day of the Fiestas de la Luz in Los Silos, the fiestas in honour of the patroness of the town, that have been celebrated since 1722 (with the odd day off in between.) The day starts at 10 a.m. with a mass, Eucharist is at 12 mid-day, followed by a Romeria (procession through the streets), in turn followed by Eucharist again at 7 p.m. and a variety show at 9 p.m.
On Friday, September 12th, another procession takes place and floral offerings are made to Nuestra Señora de la Luz. The fiesta includes the curious annual, floral offering made by divers to an underwater image off the coast.
On Saturday, September 13th, at from 10.30 p.m. on the esplanade by the municipal swimming pool, the fiestas change style to include the FESTIVAL POP – ROCK. AGUA DULCE 2008.
IV Ruta Nocturna Hermano Pedro
Friday, September 12th, is the 4th annual Ruta Nocturna del Hermano Pedro (an evening walk to Saint Hermano Pedro's cave, at the end of the runway at Tenerife South Airport.) Starting at 21:00 in the central plaza in El Médano, organizers recommend that participants bring a torch and water, wear comfortable sports shoes and follow the guides' instructions. For inscriptions, ring the tourist office in El Médano on 922 17 60 02.
Download a PDF leaflet and map of the route here
XIX Rally Villa de Adeje
One of the biggest events on Tenerife's Rally calendar, the 19th Adeje Rally, is being held on Friday and Saturday, September 12th/13th.
The Escuderia Villa de Adeje website have details of all the sections and, the provisional list of participants lists over 100 teams taking part, so there should be plenty to watch.
At the finish, the cars will all regroup down in the area of the Tropicana (See map.)
Nea Beach Party II
Saturday, September 13th there's the second Nea Beach Party on the Playa la Nea (Nea Beach) near Radazul on the eastern side of Tenerife. From 14:00 to 24:00, various DJs, entrance is free.
More info: Nea Beach Party (Via: Marchaymas)
White Weekenders
Make sure your white clothes are laundered for the 3rd of 4 White Weekenders on Saturday, September 13th, at the Hotel Villa Cortes, Playa de las Americas.
Also on Saturday, September 13th, is the Sea Sound Festival at Puerto Colon, Adeje.
If you know of another event taking place, send us the details via our contact form.
Benijos Cattle Fair
The fiestas in honour of San Isidoro Labrador and Nuestra Senora de la Cabeza in the district of Benijos, in the upper reaches of the La Orotava valley, are marked by a Feria de Ganadería (Cattle Fair) that the tourism corporation says gathers some 2,500 head of cattle. This year, the fair takes place over three days from Friday, September 12th to Sunday, September 14th and includes an exhibition of agriculture machinery and a contest for lumberjacks. These fiestas also usually include a Romería on the Sunday, with oxen pulling carts, lots of people in country costumes, plenty of food and even more wine!
San Juan de la Rambla Country Fair
The weekend of Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th is also the date for the annual Crafts fair and Livestock Fair in San Juan de La Rambla 
a beautiful town that stretches along the cliffs of the coast, half way between La Orotava and Icod de los Vinos. (Map).
On Saturday, as well as the crafts, there are demonstrations of traditional, agricultural pursuits, accompanied by typical Canarian folk music.
On Sunday, more folk and country pursuits, along with a demonstration of wheat threshing done the old way.
Full program (in Spanish) listed here
Fiestas del Santísimo Cristo de La Laguna
Held every September 14th, which this year is Sunday, the city of La Laguna turns out to show its devotion to the Santísimo Cristo (Holy Christ), one of the most venerated icons on the island. Parades, processions, street parties and fireworks displays are part of the celebrations.
Fiestas del Santísimo Cristo de La Laguna
NB: Because this date falls on a Sunday, Monday, September 15th has been declared as a holiday in La Laguna, in lieu, so if you visit on that day, you can expect shops, market and public buildings to be closed.
Fiestas de Teno Alto 2008
This weekend, Friday, September 12th and Saturday, September 13th, sees the annual fiestas in the hamlet of Teno Alto at which there are all the usual fiesta attractions, a band and all night dance, where revelers also camp out under the stars on the plateau in the shadow of the mountains. Permits are required to camp, which should be available from Buenavista del Norte town hall on 922 129 030.
Fiesta - Acampada de Teno Alto 2008
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