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Guide to Romerías in Tenerife 2018

Romeria de Las Mercedes Photo: Jose Mesa Some rights reserved

As every year there is an ample programme of Romerías in Tenerife in 2018 - one of the most colourful to enjoy the island's traditional fiestas and immerse yourself in some Canarian culture. January's have, of course, already taken place. This still doesn't include every single Romería in every town and village, many of which take place over the summer months, so watch out for them.

January

  • 14/01/2018 – Romería in honour of San Antonio Abad – Tigaiga – Los Realejos
  • 14/01/2018– Romería in honour of San Antonio Abad – Arona
  • 28/01/2018 – Romería in honour of San Antonio Abad y Ntra. Sra. la Virgen de la Esperanza – La florida – La Orotava
  •  28/01/2018 – Romería in honour of San Antonio Abad – Buenavista del Norte

April

  • 29/04/2018 – Romería de San Marcos – Tegueste 

May

  • 13/05/2018 – Romería de la Virgen el Buen Viaje – Santa Cruz de Tenerife
  • 13/05/2018 – Romería de Ntra. Sra. de Fátima – Valle San Lorenzo, Arona
  • 20/05/2018 – Romería de San Isidro – Guía de Isora
  • 20/05/2018 – Romería in honour of San Isidro y Santa María de la Cabeza – Valle de Guerra
  • 26/05/2018 – Baile de Magos – Los Silos – Trasera del Antiguo Convento de San Sebastián en el casco histórico.
  • 27/05/2018 – Romería San Isidro Labrador y Santa María de La Cabeza – Los Realejos 

June

  • 03/06/2018 – Romería de San Antonio de Padua – Granadilla de Abona
  • 08/06/2018 – Baile de Magos de Tacoronte
  • 10/06/2018 – Romería de San Isidro – La Orotava
  • 14/06/2018 – 01/07/2018 – Fiestas patronales in honour of San Pedro Apóstol – El Sauzal
  • 17/06/2018 – Romería de Tacoronte

July

  • 08/07/2018 – Romería San Benito de Abad – La Laguna
  • 10/07/2018 – Embarcación de La Virgen del Carmen – Puerto de la Cruz
  • 15/07/2018 – Paseo “romero” con carros (tractores agrícolas) engalanados – Barrio de Ravelo

August

  • 05/08/2018 – Romería in honour of la Virgen de La Esperanza – El Rosario
  • 14/08/2018 – Romería de la Candelaria
  • 15/08/2018 – Pilgrimage to the Basílica de Ntra. Sra. De Candelaria
  • 16/08/2018 – Romería in honour of San Roque – Garachico
  • 19/08/2018 – Romería Barquera in honour of San Casiano – Las Galletas – Arona
  • 24/08/2018 – Corazones de Tejina – Tejina
  • 25/08/2018 – Romería in honour of San Agustín y posterior Baile de Magos – Arafo

September

  • 01/09/2018 – Romería in honour of San Isidro – La Victoria de Acentejo
  • 07/09/2018 – Bajada de la Virgen del Socorro – Güímar
  • 23/09/2018 – Romería de San Miguel de Abona
Guía de romerías 2018

Tenerife Rally Calendar 2018

Come in Number 40

For all you rally fans, here is the calendar of fixtures for this year:

Rallies

  • 7 Apr - Rallye Sprint Atogo
  • 12 May - Villa de Adeje Rally
  • 2 Jun - Orvecame Norte Rally
  • 23 Jun - Villa de Granadilla Rally
  • 28 Jul - City of La Laguna Rally
  • 17 Nov - Isle of Tenerife Rally
  • 8 Dec - Rally Sprint Santiago del Teide

Hill Climbs

  • 10 Mar - El Tanque Hillclimb
  • 24 Mar - Los Loros Hillclimb
  • 9 Jun - Guía de Isora Hillclimb
  • 7 Jul - Mirador de Güímar Hillclimb
  • 6 Oct - Tamaimo Hillclimb
  • 20 Oct - Arona - La Escalona Hillclimb
  • 3 Nov - Icod - La Guancha Hillclimb
  • 1 Dec - Arico Hillclimb

"The Deep Sea" Theme of Carnival in 2019

Delving Deep into Santa Cruz Carnival 2019

Las profundidades marinas (The Marine Depths / The Deep Sea) is to be the theme of Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2019, chosen by 26.7% of carnival fans who voted online at the official carnival website up until 14th February.

In second place was 'Modern Japan (Manga)' with 26.5% of the vote. The other options were, 'Hell' with 17.3%, The Flirty 50's' with 13.4%, 'New York, the city that never sleeps' obtained 6.9% of votes, 'The African Savanna' got 4.2%, 'The Old West' 3.3%, and 'Exotic Thailand' trailed up the rear with just 1.8%.

Las profundidades marinas”, motivo del Carnaval 2019

Tenerife in March 2018

Carnival Main Parade in Los Cristianos
Photo By Daniel L Cetrulo for Ayuntamiento de Arona Some rights reserved

The bad weather played havoc (again - this also happened in 2016) with the schedule for Carnival in Los Gigantes, so the authorities have issued a revised programme:

Thursday, 1 March 
9:30pm Drag Queen Gala-Exhibition followed by "Ni Un Pelo de Tontos".

Friday, 2 March 
9pm Grand Gala for the election of the Adult Carnival Queen with performance by Comparsa Los Joroperos and singer, Jadel 
11pm Carnival Dance with Orchestra Tropin and DJ Mario Bravo.

Saturday, 3 March
11am Junior Cross 2018.
5:30pm Gala Election of the Junior Carnival Queen with the participation of local coreographic groups and magic show.
11pm Carnival dance with Orchestras Sabrosa and Guaracha, during which the winners of the costume contest will be announced.

Sunday, 4 March
12pm Grand Carnival Parade with the participation of all the carnival groups; comparsas, floats with the carnival queens and her maids of honour, etc. Upon the procession's arrival in the square, dancing to the Orchestra Maraury.
8pm Mister Global Spain Gala

Carnival costumes will be on display in the Plaza Buganvilla in Los Gigantes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 5th to 7th March and from 4:30pm on Thursday, 8th March is the carnival afternoon of bouncy castles, workshops and musical performances for young children.

The Burial of the Sardine and the Daytime Carnival in Los Gigantes have been postponed until Friday, 9th March and Saturday, 10th March, respectively. 

International Carnival Los Cristianos 2018 begins on March 1st to March 12th, with the Opening Parade on the 3rd and the Main Parade on the 11th

Over the weekend of 16, 17 and 19 March the Plaza de España in the centre of Adeje will, once again, ‘go green’ as part of the international greening of buildings around the world for Saint Patrick's Day. The official mass will be celebrated at midday on Saturday, 17 March at the Iglesia Parroquial Ntra. Sra. de Guadalupe (Parish Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe).

Fiestas de San Patricio en Adeje

Tenerife's capital city celebrates St. Patrick's Day as an international act of homage to the historic Irish colony. The Rambla de Santa Cruz and the municipal market are decorated with Irish flags and the characteristic shamrock. In addition, performances of traditional Irish music and gastronomic tastings are programmed where the best beer will not be forgotten.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife se viste de verde en la fiesta irlandesa más internacional

Monday, 19th March 2018 is Día del Padre (Father's Day). In Catholic Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 (St. Joseph's Day) since the Middle Ages.

There are no local public holidays in individual municipalities this month.

Semana Santa (Holy Week) begins on Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday) Sunday, 25th March and ends on Sunday, 1st April, with two public holidays: Thursday, 29th March and Friday, 30th March for Good Friday.

Tenerife Land of Eternal Christmas

Sunbathing SantaDesert Island ChristmasScuba Diving SantaTropical Santa
Santa's Having a Whale of a TimeSurfing SantaWaterski SantaCamel Rodeo Santa
With a wide range of products in each design, click the pics (above) to see the full selections.