Tenerife in April 2016

Church of San Marcos, Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife. Image: Diego Delso [CC BY-SA 3.0]

With Easter having been early this year, April is a quiet month. There are no public holidays in April and only one Municipal holiday on 25th April for the Festivity of San Marcos Evangelista in both Icod de los Vinos and Tegueste.

There will undoubtedly be Fiestas in Icod and the Romeria of San Marcos Evangelista takes place in Tegueste on the last Sunday in April, which this year is April 24th, while the population of Almáciga in the district of Anaga will celebrate fiestas for their patron, Virgen de Begoña, during the last week of April.

The 8th Subida a El Tanque (El Tanque Hillclimb) on Saturday, 2nd April 2016, combining breath-taking views over the north Tenerife coast with adrenaline-inducing motor sport. This is how the climb looks at normal car speed. A total of 25 teams are taking part over a distance of 4.5 kilometres with the starting line located at kilometre 2 of the TF-421 road - average gradient around 6%. 

On Sunday, 24th April, from 1pm, the Romería in Honour of San Marcos Evangelista (St. Mark the Evangelist) takes place in the northern Tenerife town of Tegueste. This famous pilgrimage is one of the most important in the archipelago with the participation of 23 carts (in the form of boats), the Dance of the Flowers and a large number of bands and folk dancers from Tenerife and other islands. As every year thousands are expected to flock to witness this unique example of Canarian tradition.

Also ongoing are the Fiestas de San Marcos 2016 de Icod de los Vinos and, coinciding with the 400th anniversary of the death of both Shakespeare and Cervantes on April 23, 1616, Día Internacional del Libro (World Book Day) there are various Ferias de Libros (Book Fairs) taking place.

April is Wine Month in Tequeste

April 2016 is once more, Wine Month in Tegueste, with the eleventh consecutive edition of one of the most important programs to boost this rural area. There are a variety of activities taking place between 1st and 30th April, at the Farmer's and Artisan Market, wineries and bars. The program includes activities related to nature, culture and gastronomy, including the VIII Wine and Tapas Route that will involve a total of 26 bars and restaurants of the municipality.

Cheese, Fiestas and Craft Fairs

Canarian Cheese Fair in Pinolere On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th April in the pretty hilside village of Pinolere (famous for the island's biggest crafts fair each September), the 6th Canarian Cheese fair is to be held, with a whole range of the islands' best fresh and cured cheeses. There is livestock on show and artisan beers.

Fiestas de San José in Cabo Blanco The Fiestas of San José 2016 in Cabo Blanco (Arona) are taking place from 7th to 10th April with a classic car show at 5pm on Saturday; dancing to a live band from 11pm on Saturday night and a crafts fair on Sunday amongst the varied programme of events.

FerArte Craft Fair in Icod de los Vinos Icod de los Vinos is holding their 4th FerArte Crafts Fair this Saturday, 9th April, from 10am to 7pm in the streets San Agustín y San Sebastián. There will be more than 100 artisans of various disciplines exhibiting and selling their work.