© 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone The municipality of La Orotava is set to transform into a filming location for the popular American television series NCIS: Los Angeles this Saturday, which follows a team of special agents from the United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service. The announcement, made by the La Orotava Town Hall via their Facebook page, confirmed that the town centre will serve as the backdrop for the crime drama. The production, which has LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell among the cast, will bring temporary traffic modifications to the area surrounding the central Plaza de La Constitución. From tomorrow, Friday, parking will be prohibited on Puente Escultor Estévez, Calle Calvario (from the bridge to Avenida de Canarias), Calle Cantos Canarios, and the Lercaro car park. On Saturday, vehicle access to Plaza de La Constitución and Puente Escultor Estévez will be blocked. Additionally, pedestrian access to the plaza and the nearby Victoria Gardens will be restricted during filming. The production team has already been active in Tenerife, with scenes recently filmed in Icod de los Vinos at the iconic Drago Park. La Orotava now follows as the next picturesque location to feature in the long-running series, which first aired on CBS in September 2003. Known as Navy: Investigación Criminal in Spain, the show is broadcast on AXN. La Orotava has a history of being chosen as a filming location. In 2019, the town hosted part of the production of the Spanish series La Templanza, based on the novel by María Dueñas. Fans of NCIS: Los Angeles can look forward to seeing the town take centre stage in an internationally acclaimed production, while authorities remind the public to be mindful of the temporary traffic and access restrictions during the filming schedule. Normalerweise zeichnet, schneidet, klebt Ernst Volland, oder macht Bücher. Hier erzählt er Geschichten. The cultural society **Liceo de Taoro**, in **La Orotava**, will open an exhibition tomorrow, Thursday (8:00 p.m.), featuring the work of artist **Ernst Volland** (Bürgstadt, 1946)—a photographer, illustrator, gallerist, blogger, curator, and German writer who has lived in **Berlin since 1968**. Volland, explains **Birgit Rauschenbach**, contemporary art curator and founding member of the **Ojalá** association in **Icod de los Vinos**, specializes in satire, forgeries, and photography. Birgit Rauschenbach explains that Volland’s most recent works are the *Früchtchen*, in which „he outlines a piece of fruit in ink, resulting in a painting meant to bring a smile.“ „A unique artist, eccentric, original thinker, idealist, curious, nonconformist, a free verse who abhors mediocrity, transgressive, creative, brilliant, alternative, and so on—until all possible adjectives are exhausted—is how specialized critics describe the prolific German artist,“ says **Sebastián Estévez Pérez**, cultural manager. in the text titled *Ernst Volland, la mirada sardónica* (Ernst Volland, The Sardonic Gaze), which also accompanies the exhibition that will be on display until May 10 at the **Liceo de Taoro** (open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.).   The organizers of the exhibition, **Sebastián Estévez** adds, hope that it will help people understand that „the subversive potential lies within the very nature of art.“ Wenn dir der Artikel gefallen hat, dann teile ihn über Facebook oder Twitter. 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HomeDestinationsInterestsTop Places to Travel by MonthSearchMenuBest time to go to Tenerife The "penitents" in pointed hoods and religious statues take over the streets for a week of solemn processions Save Visited Rate Review ShareProcesión Magna in Güímar Viernes Santo (Good Friday)Procesión Magna in Güímar is one of the most important and profoundly ingrained religious holidays in Spain Religious brotherhoods carry elaborate processions with well constructed floats that depict biblical themes through the streets as a way for communities to honor the Passion of Christ you can often see locals wearing traditional clothing and listening to melancholic music Semana Santa is especially well-known for its majesty and seriousness in places like Seville attracting tourists from all over the world to see the show The largest island of Tenerife is no exception to Spain's celebrations and its historical cities see countless religious ceremonies and street processions throughout the week leading to Easter The celebration starts on Palm Sunday and continues to Easter Day most congregations have at least one daily procession with a church service the most remarkable day is Good Friday commemorating the death and burial of Jesus Christ Easter customs in Tenerife feature a range of diverse Canarian and Spanish culinary traditions One of them is "potaje de vigilia," a filling stew made with potatoes This meal is well-known specifically for adhering to the Lenten diet restrictions by omitting meat "torrijas" have also become a popular Easter delicacy They are essentially French toast made with bread pieces dipped in sugar and frequently spiced with cinnamon and honey The most memorable processions involve members of different religious brotherhoods These iconic "penitents" are wearing long cloaks with pointed hoods that totally cover their faces and revealing only their eyes Other participants of solemn parades are "Nazarenos" who typically walk barefoot and carry shackles or large wooden crosses it's common to parade huge floats with heavy religious statues through the streets traditionally accompanied with sombre religious music by a brass band The most elaborate Semana Santa festivities take place in the authentic towns of the island and the capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife The most famous celebration is observed in San Cristóbal de la Laguna the religious centre of Tenerife and UNESCO World Heritage Site The very special occasion not to miss in La Laguna is its Good Friday evening procession — Procesion del Silencio or the Silent Procession and the town is illuminated solely by candles The pious brotherhood parade departs at around 9:30 pm from the Iglesia de la Concepción A slow pace set by an ominous drumbeat creates a moving and a bit unnerving atmosphere you are never going to forget Easter Sunday brings the joy of Resurrection and so families celebrate with local delicacies like sancocho (salted fish served with potatoes) ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravelExploring La Orotava, Tenerife's Treasure Trove For Traditional Architecture And Natural BeautyByJared Ranahan Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism.Follow AuthorMar 28 01:15pm EDTShareSaveCommentThis article is more than 2 years old.The Canary Islands have two capital cities: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife While mainland Spain is rife with stunning historic cities—Seville to name a few—the spectacular beauty doesn’t stop at the shores of Iberia the Canary Islands offer a staggering blend of both natural and manmade beauty with no shortage of historic villages and sprawling nature preserves to explore—and for those hoping to experience the true splendor of this iconic archipelago a trip to La Orotava is certainly in order a verdant public garden that was designated a Bien de Interés Cultural—or Asset of Cultural Interest—by the Spanish government in 2008 this storied space is home to lush palms and ferns that host a wealth of native Macaronesian birds while a towering dragon tree—one of the natural symbols of Tenerife—stands tall above the garden Tenerife is the largest and most visited of the Canary Islands This historic home dates back to the 17th-century and intricate pine balconies carved by Tenerife’s most talented woodworkers from the distant past earning abundant acclaim for their flavorful croquettes and hearty dishes like fried octopus and dry-aged ribeye Teide National Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 And of course, no visit to La Orotava is complete without paying a visit to Teide National Park one of the crown jewels of natural beauty in the Canary Islands This massive preserve is centered around the tallest volcano in all of Spain providing visitors with an opportunity to encounter fascinating endemic flora that’s evolved to thrive at high altitudes Mirador de Mataznos serves as a particularly scenic vista point equipped with a cable car used for shuttling visitors up to the frigid heights of the volcano Tenerife is best known for its vibrant nightlife but for those in search of a relaxing escape in the Canarian countryside it’s tough to find a better destination than La Orotava and picturesque dragon trees all across town this tranquil settlement offers insight into the quieter side of the island while some of the region’s finest outdoor adventure opportunities are just a short drive away With spring in full swing across the Northern Hemisphere La Orotava serves as the perfect destination for a deep dive into the spectacular beauty of the Canary Islands Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider 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around neighborhood markets and linger at low-key terrace cafes before diving into cutting-edge art And it's all set against a spectacular natural backdrop that feels unlike anywhere else on earth So it is no surprise that while Tenerife remains a top destination for vacationing families and anyone looking for a coastal break it is also increasingly popular among adventure-loving travellers.  From the cultural thrills of the dynamic capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife to otherworldly hikes and visits to high-altitude vineyards here’s are the best things to do in Tenerife Swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron – in collaboration with Canarian Virgilio Gutiérrez – are behind the boundary-pushing design of Tenerife Espacio de las Artes On the edge of Santa Cruz’s historic center the island’s unmissable art gallery is housed in a bold concrete-clad building inspired by the surrounding volcanic landscapes Free guided tours offer a detailed introduction to the TEA’s wonders (including a dramatic glass-walled library) and topical exhibitions which often showcase works by emerging Spanish artists Santa Cruz also has one of the liveliest street-art scenes in the Canaries Detour: Puerto de la Cruz’s Museo de Arte Contemporáneo is another treat for art fiends Few visitors can resist the pull of Spain’s highest peak, 3718m (12,198ft) El Teide, which rises at the core of the eerily beautiful, UNESCO-protected Parque Nacional del Teide This is the country’s most-visited national park so it pays to arrive early or linger later into the afternoon And you can still sidestep the bulk of the crowds by hiking out along rewarding trails that plunge across a silent lava-shaped valley or track up near-deserted volcanic cones pretty Vilaflor is the island’s highest village and makes a great place to stop for a meal or overnight.  Santa Cruz’s Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África is the island’s buzziest fresh-produce market paprika and other spices waft through the air as you wander past subtropical plants spreads of Canarian cheeses and counters piled high with fresh seafood The peach-orange building was built back in the 1940s with Islamic-style arches and courtyards Delectable local treats to pick up range from rare Canarian olive oils and island wines to toffee-colored palm honey specialty coffee from La Orotava and tubs of almogrote (a cheese-based paste from La Gomera) Detour: Ask locally about the fun farmers markets held around the island, such as the weekends-only Mercadillo del Agricultor de Tacoronte Standout routes include the PRTF3 through the laurel forest and willow trees (8km/5 miles round trip) and the PRTF8 linking Afur Taganana and Tamadite beach (14km/8.5 miles round trip) On the south-facing side of the range, golden Playa de las Teresitas is one of Tenerife’s loveliest beaches perfect for a refreshing dip after hiking.  Planning tip: The Anaga mountains have become busier with visitors in recent years; if possible explore by walking or on public transport to sidestep potential car parking issues jump in at Charco de la Jaquita in Alcalá (a collection of pools with views of La Gomera) Charco de Isla Cangrejo (overlooking the Los Gigantes cliffs) and hidden-away Playa Abama On Tenerife’s less-touristy eastern shoreline low-key Radazul has ladders plunging into the Atlantic beneath magma-molded cliffs Planning tip: Rough weather and high tides can make swimming dangerous Rivaled only by Cádiz as Spain’s greatest Carnaval city sequin-clad fun for three weeks each February fashion competitions and high-profile galas across town Tenerife’s Carnaval was banned during Franco’s dictatorship but powered on by recasting itself as a “winter festival.” Today the best way to enjoy the festivities is by catching the vibrant parades in action Planning tip: For those who can’t make it during Carnaval itself, Santa Cruz’s Casa del Carnaval gallery offers a taster including gorgeous custom-designed outfits worn by the Reinas (the Queens of Carnaval).  El Médano is a treat for beach lovers too. The main Blue Flag-awarded strand is made up of golden coves huddled between volcanic outcrops, and there are several refreshingly undeveloped  clothing-optional beaches stretching across the adjacent Montaña Roja nature reserve, including Playa La Tejita.  Detour: For classic surfing, Playa de las Américas draws a wave-riding crowd from around October to March and has plenty of schools catering to all levels.  Tenerife’s distinctive climates and abrupt geology mean wine-making here is all about rare Vines have been grown across the mineral-rich lava-flow slopes since at least the 15th century and most are still harvested by hand in the island’s five Denominaciones de Origen (DOs; Denominations of Origin).  Planning tip: Many of Tenerife’s wineries are small independent operations, so it’s best to book visits in advance. Tenerife Wine Experience offers wonderful private bodega-hopping tours limiting visitor numbers and always keeping a good distance Beloved by tinerfeños, Tenerife’s guachinches are simple great-value pop-up food spots specializing in traditional home-cooked cuisine They are typically set in repurposed garages garden shacks or country fincas (estates) whose owners make and serve their own wine particularly around La Orotava in northern Tenerife You’ll be digging into garbanzas (chickpea stew) The traditional guachinche season is during winter and it’s best to get recommendations locally (though there are also some online guides) Detour: At the other end of the gastronomy spectrum, Tenerife is now home to seven Michelin-star restaurants, with fine-dining menus wowing diners at creative kitchens like El Rincón de Juan Carlos, M.B. and Nub.  Plunging into the Atlantic from 600m (1969ft) above, northwestern Tenerife’s basalt cliffs of Los Gigantes make up one of the Canaries’ most spectacular coastal landscapes The dreamiest views are from out on the cobalt-blue water which means kayaking and paddleboarding here are a delight Los Gigantes is also Tenerife’s finest spot for diving and snorkeling endangered Canarian lobsters and other creatures bobbing around the cliffs It’s a similar scene in La Orotava, the historically prosperous town clinging to northern Tenerife’s slopes, home to the grand 1632 Casa de los Balcones. There is more traditional design in laid-back Garachico especially around the laurel-shaded Plaza de la Libertad.  Planning tip: Pop into La Laguna’s Museo de Historia de Tenerife Italian-influenced mansion crammed with intriguing exhibits.  where a couple of black-pebble coves gaze out on the cliffs of Los Gigantes; private vehicles are banned here at most times for conservation reasons so hop on the shuttle bus or arrive on foot or by bike.  Planning tip: One of Tenerife’s most popular hikes is Teno’s Barranco de Masca, which now requires a prebooked permit to help with preservation efforts a subtropical wonderland of around 4000 species The body of a man was discovered in Tenerife last night (Sunday) at the bottom of a ravine near the area of La Florida located in the municipality of La Orotava along with the Guardia Civil and volunteers from the Civil Protection Group were present at the scene and are investigating whether the man fell into the ravine or whether he committed suicide Investigators are exploring connections with any missing person reports in the area as local communities have reported a few individuals missing in recent months so the authorities are working diligently to establish whether the body could belong to any of these missing persons The body has been taken to the Institute of Legal Medicine for an autopsy to determine the precise cause of death and for official identification The mother church is linked to the foundation of the town since its beginning as a building of small dimensions has its origin at the end of the 15th century This first church was followed by a second one whose construction begun in 1546 thanks to the support of the Franchi family and it was in service until 1704 and 1705 when the Güímar earthquakes deteriorated it to the point of being declared in a state of ruin In 1758 So the current temple is the third building started following the instructions of Patricio Garcia but which includes interesting peculiarities such as those introduced by the Madrid architect Ventura Rodríguez The temple was inaugurated in 1788 and profoundly refurbished between 1998 and 1999 It has been a National Monument since 1948 The facade reveals with its movement the interior division of a three nave temple but it also presents one of the most interesting Baroque porticos of the Canary Islands either by its ornaments or by the crest of its profile The clock and the bell towers follow the same curved line It is also noticeable an elegant dome on a tambour In the interior we can find the Museum of Sacred Art of La Concepción (the Conception) with 7 exhibition rooms that will make you feel part of our history and traditions the Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation made his second stop in Tenerife as part of the celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the Salesians in La Orotava where boys and girls from all the different educational stages experienced a festive meeting with the 10th Successor of Don Bosco to recreate the oratorian style and to thank Fr "I have been hearing the name of this house for over 30 years yet I had never been able to come to La Orotava It is really very nice and special to be here and see each other," shared the Rector Major in his first greeting Superior of the Spain-Mary Help of Christians (SMX) Province show that the work of Don Bosco has become a reality in Tenerife through each one of you," he explained your sons and daughters will be in this courtyard celebrating the centenary and you will be talking about this day So keep believing in your years so that they can take root," he concluded before initiating the family photos with the different stages having Mount Teide as a witness behind them After the photo session with the students and the visit to the facilities the day continued with a stop at the city's Town Hall for a greeting with the mayor of Villa de La Orotava Mayor Garcia expressed gratitude for the city's affection for all things "Salesian," which is demonstrated day after day and as was also seen in the recent coronation of Mary Help of Christians - celebrated on April 23 in the city's main square with a ceremony presided over by the diocese's bishop in front of a large representation of the entire citizenry a meeting of the entire local Educational-Pastoral Community and Salesian Family was held during which the Rector Major spoke with representatives of the Salesian Family along with "NGO Bosco Global" and "Fundación Don Bosco." On the occasion Artime answered questions about the role of the family within the Educational-Pastoral Community the importance of the Salesian Family in lay management work or the integration of different environments in the same work starting from his Salesian way of being and feeling It must be the sacrament of presence," he then remarked This moment of family discussion concluded with the blessing of a commemorative azulejo - a glazed ceramic of local tradition - and the subsequent Eucharist of renewal of Salesian commitment "I have never tired of repeating it during my 10 years of service throughout the Salesian world: at the center of all Salesian work in the name of the Lord Jesus and with the style and in fidelity to Don Bosco there must always be young people," he stressed in his homily during which he also took stock of the moments shared in Tenerife "The heart of every young person has a key that opens it Don Bosco was a magician in making his boys feel that it was possible for them to open their hearts to him: because he had won their affection May this always continue to be part of the Salesian style decalogue," he concluded encouraging all present to make the most of the next 25 years as we approach the centenary of Salesian presence it was a day to give thanks to the Salesian project for La Orotava focused on the work of social promotion and education of the villagers A mission that remains intact to this day and is based on devotion to Mary Help of Christians and the centrality of each and every young person Video - Photos ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements The fierce winds brought by Storm Dorothea have caused widespread disruptions across Tenerife with power outages affecting more than 9,500 households The Tenerife Cabildo confirmed the figures this morning (Monday) attributing the blackouts to the maximum wind alert issued for the island The power cuts have predominantly impacted four municipalities: with gusts exceeding 100 km/h in some areas brought down power lines leaving thousands without electricity The severe weather also sparked two brush fires in La Orotava and La Victoria Road conditions across the island remain hazardous and dislodged road signs have obstructed key routes with some rendered impassable due to landslides The most intense winds have been recorded in the following regions: The relentless wind has complicated recovery efforts with additional damage anticipated as the storm persists The island’s emergency operations centre has been overwhelmed with calls logging 1,634 incidents since the onset of the storm Tenerife’s fire department has responded to 84 emergencies including debris removal and rescue operations advising residents to stay indoors and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary Those in affected areas are encouraged to report hazards and outages to emergency services and to stay updated through official channels as the storm progresses The Tenerife Cabildo has reopened the TF-38 (Chío) road in the south of the island providing partial access to Teide National Park while keeping other routes closed due to icy conditions on the roads The closed access roads include the TF-24 (La Esperanza) and TF-21 (La Orotava) the TF-445 road from Buenavista to the Faro de Teno remains closed as a precautionary measure These closures will continue until conditions are deemed safe for travel according to an official statement from the Cabildo urged the public to exercise extreme caution when travelling She noted that while access from the south is now possible adverse weather conditions are expected to persist with more rain and snow likely tonight and tomorrow Tenerife's Councillor for Natural Environment met with Civil Protection officials and representatives of the Canary Islands Government to monitor the adverse weather situation Pérez emphasized that while further rain is expected it will not be as severe as Monday's downpour which saw nearly 80 litres per square metre in Tegueste and 90 litres in El Sauzal The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) was expected to lift the yellow weather warnings by 9:00pm tonight The Cabildo activated the Tenerife Insular Emergency Plan (PEIN) from midnight on 2nd March in response to the adverse weather conditions forest tracks and hiking paths in the Teide National Park have been closed since 4:00pm on Saturday (1st March) This includes popular routes like the Montaña Blanca-Pico Teide trail and other high-altitude paths The closure also extends to forest areas impacted by the 2023 Arafo wildfire where there is still a high risk of landslides Prohibited zones include the Lomo Atravesado track and specific stretches of Camino a Candelaria and PK 29 track While the restrictions limit public access An archaeological expedition conducted by the Canary Islands Government and the La Orotava Council has uncovered human remains and artefacts linked to the former Franciscan convent of San Lorenzo in La Orotava This discovery sheds light on burial practices and daily life at one of the island's earliest monastic foundations led by the PRORED archaeology team since 2021 revealed the remains of eight bodies—three adults and five children—buried under traditional funerary rites These graves date back to the late 17th and early 18th centuries prior to a devastating fire in 1801 that destroyed much of the convent The findings confirm that the convent served as a burial site for people of all ages children's remains were interred within existing adult graves The excavation also uncovered a variety of artefacts and furnishings of those associated with the convent architectural elements such as stone blocks and fragments of original structures were identified offering valuable context about the organisation and design of this historic site Conservation work has been carried out on key architectural features including a stone arch and a Corinthian-style column which were part of the convent’s interior nave These efforts aim to protect the historical site and enhance its future accessibility Director General of Culture and Cultural Heritage the discoveries are critical to understanding the legacy of what Viera y Clavijo referred to as “The Escorial of the Canaries.” Clavijo emphasised the significance of preserving this piece of hidden history for its impact not only on La Orotava but on the entire archipelago highlighting its role in uncovering local history and preserving the community’s cultural heritage “These investigations help keep history alive and allow us to learn more about the lives of our ancestors,” he said The archaeological campaign will continue with further analysis of the findings and the implementation of restoration measures to safeguard this historic site for generations to come The Tenerife Cabildo has reopened all access roads to Teide National Park including the TF-24 (La Esperanza) and TF-21 (La Orotava) roads after completing the removal of ice from the road surfaces The southern access via the TF-38 road was opened yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) authorities are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution when travelling through these mountain roads the Cabildo deactivated the Tenerife Insular Emergency Plan (PEIN) following the end of the pre-alert status for rain and snow declared by the Government of the Canary Islands certain restrictions remain in place to ensure public safety These include the continued closure of hiking trails that lead to the summit of Mount Teide and forest tracks impacted by the 2023 forest fire the Cabildo has maintained the ban on public access to specific trails within Teide National Park These restrictions apply to the general public federated mountaineers and official specialised tourist guides can access the trails provided they carry basic winter equipment (technical clothing and ice axes) and complete a responsible declaration along with the necessary authorisation via the Tenerife ON website and app access to certain forest tracks remains prohibited due to ongoing risks from the 2023 forest fire The risk of rockfalls and landslides persists on the following routes: The Cabildo urges all visitors and residents to adhere strictly to these safety measures to prevent accidents and ensure the protection of natural and protected areas within the national park The Guardia Civil has arrested a 41-year-old man in Tenerife including an alarming incident where he robbed a supermarket wielding a large sickle committed while he was on temporary leave from prison have caused significant concern and insecurity among local residents The suspect is accused of carrying out at least five burglaries at construction sites and two violent robberies at local businesses he broke in through doors or windows to steal materials such as electrical wiring These stolen goods were reportedly sold to second-hand material buyers the man entered a supermarket with his face covered and brandished a large sickle to intimidate employees Security footage captured the dramatic moment when staff defended themselves with a wooden stick The incident prompted a swift response from the Guardia Civil who launched an operation to locate and arrest the suspect characterised by their frequency and violence has created widespread alarm among the residents of La Orotava where they took place The use of a weapon like a sickle heightened the sense of insecurity particularly in a typically quiet community Police acted promptly to address the situation emphasizing their commitment to ensuring public safety was apprehended and presented before the local court in La Orotava The judge ordered his immediate return to prison ending his temporary release and bringing relief to the shaken community The Guardia Civil continues to investigate whether the suspect may be linked to additional crimes in the area the supermarket employees who bravely confronted the attacker are being praised for their quick thinking and courage in the face of danger after falling on rocks along the path to Playa del Ancón a remote black-sand beach in the municipality of La Orotava The Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) received a 1-1-2 alert reporting that a person required medical assistance following a fall in a difficult-to-access location so the necessary emergency resources were immediately dispatched to the location given carrying the injured woman on a stretcher to an ambulance waiting in a more accessible area Medical personnel assessed her condition and confirmed she had suffered facial and leg injuries so she was taken by ambulance to the University Hospital of the Canary Islands for further treatment The Local Police and Civil Protection officers assisted in the operation to ensure emergency teams could safely reach the scene and carry out the rescue Today is the day of the Corpus Christi Octave known as the “Thursday of Carpets” in La Orotava (Tenerife) where thousands will visit to admire the grand sand tapestry in the town hall square This magnificent creation made with volcanic sands from the Teide National Park was finally finished last night as the artists who created it added the final touches as recognised by the Guinness Book of Records in 2006 is a stunning creation featuring the Trinity of God the Father and God the Holy Spirit that will be seen across the world on social media The iconic ‘sand carpets’ are created every year as the centre point of the town’s Patronal Festivities which will spread to the main streets of the historic centre and schools will start creating the 35 carpets and pathways that mark the route of the Holy Sacrament procession before it reaches the town hall square concluding one of the most anticipated days of the year in the town Locals and visitors in Puerto de la Cruz got a sneak preview of the city’s latest attraction yesterday (Wednesday) promises to become a permanent fixture in the next few months.  The initiative will not only tour the highlights of Puerto de la Cruz but will also extend to the neighbouring towns of La Orotava and Los Realejos offering a comprehensive tour of the stunning Orotava Valley provided free rides to 12 of the city’s most emblematic locations departing from Avenida Familia de Betancourt y Molina and Avenida Colón The launch of this bus service coincided with the inauguration of the ‘Multicultural Tourism Days’ a festival aimed at celebrating the cultural richness and diversity of Puerto de la Cruz Though this project first surfaced a few years ago as an idea from Ashotel to boost tourism in Puerto de la Cruz explained that the project has grown to include the entire Orotava Valley thanks to the collaborative synergies between the different municipalities Puerto de la Cruz’s Tourism Councillor who has been in office for just over a month is working hard to ensure the service is fully operational by next year Negotiations with the Tenerife Cabildo are still underway as the project involves both the roads and tourism sectors Councillor Delia Escobar is exploring possible routes which could include stops at the Humboldt Viewpoint and a journey through La Perdoma to Los Realejos offering tourists a glimpse of the region’s picturesque vineyards and final routes are yet to be confirmed," she said Navigating Los Realejos’ steep streets poses unique challenges for the open-top bus a complementary "shuttle bus" is being considered which would cover the historic areas of Realejo Bajo and Realejo Alto This alternative route would take visitors to notable landmarks such as the San Pedro Viewpoint offering breathtaking views of the entire Orotava Valley explained that while this shuttle bus wouldn’t be open-top it would be marketed as part of the broader sightseeing initiative providing an enriching excursion throughout the region Puerto de la Cruz and the surrounding areas are set to offer tourists a whole new way to experience the stunning beauty and cultural heritage of the Orotava Valley SOS Desaparecido have issued an alert for help in locating a teenager who has been reported missing since last Thursday is described as being 1.57 metres (5 feet 2 inches) tall she was carrying two backpacks and a black handbag SOS Desaparecidos, the official organisation that deal with missing persons, are urging anyone with any information about her whereabouts to come forward by calling or sending a WhatsApp to: 649 952 957 or 644 712806, or by emailing them on: info@sosdesaparecidos.es Aroa was last seen in the municipality of La Orotava and the local authorities are deeply concerned for her safety The case has garnered significant attention in the region with volunteers and residents joining search efforts The La Orotava Council announced on Friday that Los Patos Beach will remain closed throughout the summer due to rockfalls in the area. In an official statement, they explained that despite recent stabilisation efforts on the cliffs following rockfalls on the morning of December 25th, the area remains unsafe for the public. Over the past six months, the council has undertaken various emergency works, but instability persists in several sections, particularly near the access points used by beachgoers. This ongoing risk of further rockfalls poses a significant danger. Municipal technicians and specialist companies have thoroughly examined the cliff's current condition, and have concluded that a more comprehensive intervention is necessary, including a detailed geological study to determine the measures needed to prevent further rockfalls and safeguard public safety. La Orotava officials have met with representatives from the Tenerife Cabildo and the Directorate General of Coasts to discuss the situation. All parties agreed that keeping the beach access closed is essential, especially since the affected area includes the iconic beach access steps, which cannot be safely reopened. The council statement highlighted that Los Patos Beach is part of the Costa Acentejo natural area. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Tenerife Cabildo’s Environmental Department to conduct the necessary studies, including a geological analysis of the condition of the cliffs. In contrast, access to nearby Bollullo Beach and Ancón Beach remains open and safe. The authorities urge the public to respect the closure measures for Los Patos Beach to ensure everyone's safety. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. The devastating blaze has forced the evacuation of over 12,000 people since it began six days ago I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A raging wildfire that has torn through Tenerife was started deliberately More than 12,000 people have been evacuated from their homes as the devastating blaze obliterated about 13,400 hectares (33,000 acres) of pine forest and scrubland Locals have been fleeing in horror against of background of towering flames and smoke as the fire spread after it was first sparked last Tuesday Fernando Clavijo, regional president of Canary Islands, said police suspected arson and have opened three lines of investigation. It has not been revealed if any arrests were made. The fire began in the Arafo mountains around the Mount Teide volcano - Spain’s highest peak- expanding to a raging perimeter of 84 kilometers as it ravaged the north of the island over the last six days. The municipalities of Arafo, Candelaria, El Rosario, La Orotava, Santa Úrsula, La Victoria, El Sauzal and Tacoronte have been the most severely impacted. But today, Mr Clavijo told Spain’s Cadena SER radio “the worst is over,” adding that the hundreds of firefighters deployed had made some progress for the second night in a row. “Today, we will keep on working, consolidating perimeters. We cannot talk about control yet, we’ll see if we can stabilise all the fronts,” he added. Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the fire area would be declared a catastrophe zone, entitling the island to funds to help with reforestation and compensation for people affected. Authorities on Sunday allowed some of the 12,000 people evacuated from the villages of Arafo and Candelaria to return to their homes and the remaining evacuees could receive more good news on Monday, Clavijo said. However, emergency services recommended residents in the area around the fire, which includes the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, to close windows and to stay indoors. It recommended wearing face masks if they need to go outside, as the air quality was “very unfavourable” due to smoke. Popular tourist areas on Tenerife, part of the Canaries archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, have so far been unaffected and its two airports have been operating normally. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, off the northwest coast of Africa. The island’s tourism office stressed in a statement Thursday afternoon that the main tourist areas and cities of the island were away from the fire. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies govt and politics","score":0.884993},{"label":"/science/weather","score":0.767648},{"label":"/science/weather/meteorological disaster/hurricane","score":0.709378},{"label":"/law Police in Tenerife have arrested a 67-year-old German man residing in La Orotava following an active European Arrest Warrant (EAW) for his alleged involvement in a prolonged fraud scheme in Germany The arrest was conducted by agents from the Guardia Civil’s Judicial Police Team in Puerto de la Cruz The fugitive had been wanted by German authorities for a series of fraudulent activities carried out between 2018 and 2020 These activities involved deceitful investment schemes through which he allegedly swindled more than six victims by promising false returns The operation culminated on a public street in La Orotava confirmed the identity of the suspect and arrested him based on the international warrant the man was handed over to the Instructional Court No which will coordinate with the National Court for his extradition to Germany where he will face the charges pending against him Make a splash at Playa Paraiso in Santa Cruz de Tenerife © Stanislaw Pytel / Getty Images Culturally, geographically, and spiritually, Tenerife is a one-off There is nowhere else in Europe where you swing from cliff-clasped black-sand beaches battered by Atlantic waves to whale-visited bays and time-lost villages that are every bit as lovely as when the Spanish rocked up 500 years ago You might bring a tick-list of places you want to visit but some of your best moments are bound to be the serendipitous ones: Wandering through vineyards and banana plantations that stagger down to the sea; grabbing lunch with locals at an offbeat guachinche (rural pop-up restaurant); or eating boat-fresh fish on an old-town plaza in the blue dusk Tenerife’s reputation as a package-vacation party island precedes it but venture away from the built-up southern resorts and you’ll be surprised The farther you reach into the wild mountains and fairytale laurel forests of the north the more you realize this isn’t an island that’s too well-known – rather a place still ripe for discovery La Laguna is a knockout. The former Tenerife capital has a staggeringly well-preserved, Unesco-listed historic center that brims with churches, convents, and pastel-painted colonial mansions that pop in bright shades of blue, lemon, green, violet, and orange – all topped off by a fine cathedral with one of the island's hottest marcha (nightlife) scenes La Laguna is like the Havana of the Canaries creaky-floored 16th-century mansion that spells out the past in artifacts For slow Canarian food prepared with organic produce All eyes are on Teide from the moment you fly into the island this perfectly-etched volcano – Spain’s highest peak at 3715m (12,180ft) – seems to swallow the island whole The pop-up effect is not lessened when you get closer to its dark summit The volcano is the icing on the cake of the 189-sq-km (73-sq-mile) with Canarian pine and laurel forests giving way to an arid rust-red rock formations that blaze in the light of the setting sun The park’s cinematic backdrops haven’t gone unnoticed: It has appeared in films like Clash of the Titans (2010) Scientists are mad about its Martian landscapes which searched for extraterrestrial life on Mars was trained here because the climate and landscape were so similar Winging you back to the early days of Spanish colonization 16th-century La Orotava sits pretty in a lush valley to the island’s mountainous north Its tangle of cobbled streets and flower-dotted plazas are instantly endearing and the atmosphere is wholly Canarian (no tourist tat here) with its baroque wooden gallery and palm-filled courtyard For a charming boutique sleep in a 17th-century mansion The Orotava Valley is Tenerife’s fruit basket with banana plantations and vineyards clambering up its slopes The wines here are largely refreshing whites and vines are braided the traditional way (a technique known as cordón trenzado) with a web of trails dipping into fragrant Canarian pinewoods and views sweeping down to the coast Ask locals for a slice of genuine Canarian life and they will likely direct you toward Garachico on the north coast Everyone has a soft spot for the historic streets of this charismatic town battered by the fizzing surf of the Atlantic – but boy has it been through the wars it boomed as the home of wealthy merchants exporting Malmsey wine but a huge volcanic eruption in 1706 wiped out its port and buried the town in lava and a plague of locusts – real Old Testament stuff – have also ravaged Garachico over the centuries and old men in cafes whiling away afternoons over drinks and dominoes head for the natural lava pools at El Caletón Mirador de Garachico cracks open the view along the coast and has a bar serving local wine and putting creative riffs on Canarian ingredients you’ll sleep sweetly in the lovingly-restored and fiery sunsets that backlight La Gomera For the full-on effect of the cliffs looming above you nothing beats heading out on the water by kayak or stand-up paddleboard with Teno Activo The submerged base of the cliffs teems with marine life making this one of the island’s diving hotspots Los Gigantes Diving Centre plunges into the deep blue to find stingrays and turtles swirling between the volcanic arches and caverns Tenerife’s west coast was declared Europe’s first Unesco Whale Heritage Site Its mild climate makes it one of the world’s best places for whale watching such as those led by CB Marítima Acantilados practically guarantee sightings of pilot whales at close quarters and – if you are incredibly lucky – a blue whale or an orca with its jungle of Canarian plants and flowers and 200-year-old Australian Moreton Bay fig A dive into the town’s historic center should begin at the bronze statue of the fisherwoman at Playa del Muelle, where La Cofradía de Pescadores dishes up fresh seafood. It’s paces away from the grand, palm-rimmed central square Plaza Charco (“Puddle Plaza”) so named because it used to flood every time a storm blew in lose yourself in the tangle of lanes in the old fishing district of La Ranilla where cottages have been reborn as artsy-cool bars and restaurants with a pretty terrace out front for vinos and tapas Beach-wise, Playa Martiánez wins with its arc of dark sand and gentle waves ideal for getting to grips with surfing But if you prefer your swims with a dash more style check out the vast saltwater pools at Lago Martiánez the volcanic rock vision of late Spanish artist and valleys on the island’s northwestern tip where the volcanic cliffs of Parque Rural de Teno rear up above the raging ocean like a dragon’s backbone It’s a corner of the island that is still deliciously off the radar carpeted with laurel and beech forests and strawberry trees that the endangered laurel pigeon and spotted lizard both love On the rocky headland at Punta de Teno with Atlantic waves battering a black-sand beach and jagged mountains rippling into the distance The road is restricted (no private cars during daylight hours or on the weekends) or taking bus 369 from Buenavista del Norte The TF-436 road that corkscrews dizzyingly up to Masca acts as a drumroll for the insanely photogenic village, clinging to a mountaintop for dear life and with a great fang of rock protruding above it. Grab a bowl of cactus-flavored ice cream with palm honey at one of the local cafes before embarking on one of Tenerife’s most phenomenal hikes down the Barranco de Masca ravine to the ocean – providing you have a permit Though often overlooked by travelers in the mad dash to the coast, the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife really is the island’s beating heart and Latino-style hip-wiggling second only to Rio de Janeiro famed for both Santiago Calatrava’s architecture and its acoustics join a guided tour of the building or go for a drink in the lobby cafe the "Cross Mary Help of Christians" gathered thousands of people in La Orotava for the XLV edition of one of the oldest popular races in the Canary Islands More than 1,800 registered in the 22 categories spread over eight distances The little ones were the stars early in the morning where family members and runners enjoyed a magnificent Sunday to go racing Lots of supporters flocked to both sides of the road to cheer on all the runners who suffered in the famous "Marqueza climb." At 11 a.m. participants in the 5-kilometer run opened a corridor to cheer on participants in the race adapted for people with reduced mobility who ran in "Joëlettes," single-wheel off-road wheelchairs One of the most emotional moments of the day but with a spectacular atmosphere where the fans did not stop cheering from the first to the last at the finish line organized by the Salesianos La Orotava school in the year of the 75th Anniversary of the Salesian presence in La Villa de La Orotava The annual commemoration of Jesus Christ’s Passion Death and Resurrection in Villa de La Orotava represents the staging of one of the main sociocultural events in the town which has reached a significant relevance since its origins together with the patron saints' feasts and especially with the Corpus Christi Infra octave when La Orotava is visited by a larger number of people During the development of the events that constitute the La Orotava Holy week the devotional component that underlies each act individualized in the recollection and personal reflection of those present These actions are not at odds with the contemplation of true works of art in the form of processional floats that seize the streets during those days In a town characterized by its recognized and ancestral cultural tradition and important spiritual substrate a series of patrimonial premises come together during the celebration of the Holy Week which define it not only as one of the most important ones of the island of Tenerife but also of those that are commemorated in any other region of Spain each year Premises that include the magnificent stage in which it takes place as well as the streets of one of the most unique and most preserved Historical Sites of the archipelago the extension of a succession of significant religious temples which guard extraordinary sculptural images of both local and foreign origin Images that are carried in procession on artisan wooden thrones or silver portable platforms preserved thanks to the effort and dedication of ancestral confraternities The ‘Orotava’ Music Group and the ‘San Juan’ Horns and Drums Band accompany them with their musical interpretation in most of the processions and together with the singing of ‘malagueñas’ (flamenco genre assimilated by the local folklore) and the Miserere on the night of Holy Thursday merge indissolubly during the celebration of the Holy Week in Villa de La Orotava a sober and elegant Holy Week is developed devoid of decontextualized foreign customs that have made way in the ones celebrated in other towns of the islands La Orotava’s Holy week fortunately preserves the essence of past centuries in spite of the logical social evolution inherent in the passage of time Very little has changed the original physiognomy of the celebration of the Passion of Christ in La Orotava with respect to its gestation and consolidation - seventeenth and eighteenth centuries - and to its last development - nineteenth century traditional conditions that place it very close to the pre baroque and baroque parameters still exist sifted by the island's spiritual temperance both from the perspective of the imagery used in the processional floats and from the point of view of the staging of the Liturgy Neither has the high degree of devotion among the people of a town marked since its origins by a deep-rooted religious culture changed much; greatly due to the establishment of religious orders and communities that played a fundamental role in the historical development of the town Such devotion acquires a natural character by means of an accentuated cult of images which has prevailed among the inhabitants of La Orotava since ancient times and which perhaps remains as the only vestige of a baroque culture that marked the development of both religious imagery and people’s piety The popular devotion of La Orotava’s Holy Week is mainly based on Christological images that are preserved in the town There is a splendid catalogue of carvings of great artistic interest such as ‘El Crucificado’ of the Concepción church or ‘El Nazareno de Santo Domingo’ among many others without forgetting  ‘El Cristo atado a la columna’ one of the main references of the Passion Week- both from an artistic and a devotional point of view - which can normally be found in the Parish of San Juan Bautista it should be noted that along with the fervour generated by the images of Christ among those who attend the Holy Week processions there is also the devotion and admiration that the image of ‘La Madre Dolorosa’ or ‘Virgen de Los Dolores’ awakens among the faithful and visitors alike This Sorrowful Virgin also assumes other iconographic roles in La Orotava being present in the totality of the main temples of the town’s Historical Centre The origin of the celebration of the Holy Week in La Orotava is clearly linked to the presence of religious orders in the town which contributed decisively to the development of this celebration taking into account that La Orotava came to have six convents we must point out that the Franciscans were the initiators of such parading of processional floats as ‘La Horación del Huerto’ or ‘El Santo Entierro’ the ‘Via Crucis’ prayer and the cult of the Sorrowful Virgins the ‘Jesús Nazareno’ processional float parading and its popular Encounter It should also be noted that the initial impulse of the religious orders will be taken up and consolidated by the confraternities and fraternities dedicated to the care and worship of the images and their processions They will be constituted in the parishes from the earliest dates of the first processions recorded in La Orotava The urban structure and the location of the temples in the Villa de La Orotava Historic Centre have generated a natural setting conditioned by its particular orography which soon proved to be an excellent ally in order to manifest the spiritual and artistic effects sought by ecclesiastical authorities The inclination of the streets and their sometimes irregular layout provide unbeatable opportunities for contemplation of the processional floats and the parade of the confraternities and other protagonists of the liturgical scenery This and other no less transcendental issues have shaped a special Holy Week characterized by three main reasons that differentiate it from those celebrated in the rest of the archipelago the survival of the ‘porters’ who carry the thrones or bases of the images as opposed to the pallbearers or ‘costaleros’ foreign fashions that unfortunately have been imposed in other major Holy Week celebrations in the Canaries which means that each processional float is carried on its corresponding throne except for the three indivisible images – ‘La Oración en el Huerto’ ‘La Piedad’ or ‘El Cristo de El Calvario’ and ‘Jesús Nazareno’ - we must emphasize the unitary character of the La Orotava Holy week Each temple celebrates its worship individually but synchronized with other churches according to a systematic schedule of predetermined dates and times that in La Orotava the different processional floats are not paraded in a simultaneous way but are complemented and integrated in a set THE MUSICAL COMPONENT OF THE HOLY WEEK IN VILLA DE LA OROTAVA Except for the logical exception of certain religious services ceremonials and processions of the Holy Week in La Orotava at least since the beginning of the 20th century complemented by the percussion and winds of the San Juan Bautista Band since the 1960s Today the processional marches contribute to highlight the sensitive character that singles out the parading of the different floats in the streets of the Historic Centre of La Orotava providing them with an accentuated atmosphere of solemnity nurtured by successive generations of local musicians masterfully interprets compositions of both national and foreign authors with a prevailing influence of the typical musicality of Castilian and Andalusian Holy Weeks the most popular and characteristic musical interpretations of the Holy Week in La Orotava take place on the night of Holy Thursday with the ‘Cristo atado a la Columna’ image as the main inspiration flamenco genre assimilated by the local folklore that has transcended the celebration of the Passion Week the ‘Adiós a la Vida’ from the opera Tosca composed by the Italian Giacomo Puccini in 1900 which permeates the extraordinary atmosphere that is generated during the entrance of the Christ and his cortege in the Town Hall Square Acts of the Holy Week in Villa de La Orotava: the celebration of the ‘Via Crucis’ from the Parish of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción to the Municipal Cemetery takes place parading the ‘Cristo de la Buena Muerte’ image a polychrome wood carving made by the local sculptor Ezequiel de León between 1992 and 1993 at the request of the ‘Vera Cruz y Misericordia’ confraternity after the loss of the previous image in the fire that took place in the chapel of the cemetery in 1986 the procession of ‘Santísimo Cristo de la Salud’ takes place through the streets closest to the church of San Juan Bautista an image made in polychrome wood in 1998 by the sculptor Francisco Romero Zafra at the reques7t of the Machado Melián family who donated it to the aforementioned parish leaving from the church of San Agustín and around the Constitución square we can see the image of Santísimo Cristo del Perdón a polychrome wood carving from the 17th century attributed to the sculptor Gabriel de la Mata and its processional float is taken care of by the ‘Santísimo Cristo del Perdón y Nuestra Señora de Gracia’ Fraternity and Confraternity a procession leaves from the church of San Agustín and parades around the Constitución square with the image of ‘Nuestra Señora de los Dolores’ anonymous image from the seventeenth century A now disappeared Female Confraternity was in charge of its cult In 1989 it was recovered and integrated in the ‘Santísimo Cristo de la Humildad y Paciencia’ Confraternity from the church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and parading by the streets closest to the aforementioned temple we find the procession of ‘Nuestro Padre Jesús del Despojo’ polychrome wood sculpture made in 1999 by the local sculptor Pablo Cristóbal Torres Luis It is the processional float of more recent incorporation to Holy Week in La Orotava counting with its own confraternity since the year 2004 leaving from the Chapel of María Auxiliadora in the San Isidro Salesian school the Blessing of Palms and Olive Tree Branches and the subsequent procession to the Concepción church takes place The image used is the Triumphal Entry of Jesus in Jerusalem popularly known as ‘Señor del Burrito’ (Lord of the Little Donkey) a carved image made in 1957 in the workshops of Olot The children have a major role in this procession with a children’s confraternity under the protection of the Salesian community - The Preaching Lord and the Conversion of Magdalene from the church of Nuestra señora de La Concepción the procession of the ‘Señor Predicador’  takes place; a dressed image made in 1667 and attributed to Blas García Ravelo made by the Gran Canarian artist José Luján Pérez at the end of the 18th century This processional float belonged to the temple of San Benito Dominican convent- now Parish of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - becoming part of the assets of the Parish Church after the Mendizabal confiscation in 1835 a procession runs from the church of San Francisco to the church of La Concepción parading the ‘Santísimo Cristo del Huerto’ a 17th-century Castilian sculpture of anonymous authorship - the three apostles are attributed to the Canarian artist Sebastián Fernández - accompanied by the image of ‘Nuestra Señora de los Dolores’ anonymous dressed image also from the seventeenth century Both sculptures survived the fire that ravaged the Franciscan convent in 1801 the ‘Virgen de los Dolores’ image was transferred to the church of La Concepcion when it was returned to the church of San Francisco The ‘Dolorosa’ image was incorporated into the processional cortege of the ‘Señor del Huerto’ image in the Holy Week of 1991 by initiative of the ‘Santísimo Cristo del Huerto’ Confraternity from the church of San Juan Bautista and through the nearest streets the procession of Ecce Homo or ‘Señor de la Cañita takes place It is an anonymous image from the seventeenth century donated by Pedro Gil del Hoyo to the Augustinian convent of Nuestra Señora de Gracia from where it was transferred to the San Juan church after the religious orders confiscation process the procession of the ‘Señor Preso’ and ‘Lágrimas de San Pedro’ images takes place in the surroundings of the Concepción parish The first image is dated in the seventeenth century and it is attributed to Francisco Alonso de la Raya is attributed to Sebastián Fernández Méndez ‘el Viejo’ the ‘Santísimo Cristo de la Humildad y Paciencia’ float leaves from the church of San Agustín an anonymous polychrome wood carving of the seventeenth century attributed to the members of the Garachico school donated to the Augustinian convent by the councilman Nicolás Ventura Valcárcel y Lugo accompanied by the ‘Virgen de los Dolores’ of the church of San Agustín It counts with its own confraternity in charge of its cult and procession from 1989 after the conclusion of the solemn celebration of the Lord's Supper the procession of ‘El Mandato’ departs from Nuestra Señora de la Concepción Main Parish organized by the ‘Vera Cruz’ confraternity is composed of the following images: The first one is the ‘Magdalena Penitente’ the same one that is paraded on Palm Sunday together with the ‘Señor Predicador’ image which was incorporated into this procession in the twentieth century; and the third one is the ‘San Juan Evangelista’ image made in 1799 by José Luján Pérez at the request of the aforementioned ‘Vera Cruz y Misericordia’ confraternity The most prominent image of the procession is the ‘Santísimo Cristo de la Misericordia’ a crucified Christ made in 1585 by Rui Díaz de Argumedo The image of ‘Nuestra Señora de los Dolores’ a carved image made in 1798 by the aforementioned Luján Pérez the procession of the ‘Santísimo Cristo atado a la Columna” leaves the San Juan Bautista church under the organization of the ‘Esclavitud’ (Slavery) confraternity founded in 1758 as well as the ‘Damas de Gloria’ (Ladies of Glory) confraternity donated by Francisco Leonardo de Guerra in 1689 and executed by the Sevillian artist Pedro Roldán is considered as one of the most outstanding religious sculptures of the Holy Week not only locally or in the Canary Islands but also in the other regions of Spain the processional cortege is compound of ‘María Magdalena’ dressed image made by José Luján Pérez after 1801 popularly known as ‘El Enamorado’ (the one in love) made by the local sculptor Fernando Estévez in the early nineteenth century a remarkable image made by the aforementioned Luján Pérez which is regarded as an excellent example of the glued-cloths technique The highlight of this procession takes place when it reaches the Town Hall Square where the ‘Adiós a la Vida’ from the opera Tosca by Giacomo Puccini create a unique atmosphere shared by both the participants and the numerous spectators who meet there during the night of Holy Thursday After a sermon pronounced from the central balcony the procession parades back to the parish of El Farrobo on San Francisco Street -          ‘El Encuentro’ procession (Procession of the Encounter) the Encounter procession leaves from the church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and each of the different images involved takes a different route to meet again at the Patricio García square This is a procession composed of the following images: ‘Veronica anonymous images made in the eighteenth century and the image of ‘Nuestra Señora de los Dolores’ also by an unknown author The procession is presided over by the ‘Jesús Nazareno’ image accompanied by ‘Simón Cirineo’ an 18th-century sculpture attributed to José Rodríguez de La Oliva It is a very popular procession among the population largely thanks to the peculiar race of the ‘San Juan’ image to meet the Virgin After the chanting of the choir and the traditional sermon from the Post Office building the images return together to the parish of origin the procession of the ‘Santísimo Cristo del Calvario’ or ‘La Piedad’ sculptural group leaves from the hermitage of El Calvario - Parish of San Isidro- under the organization of the Venerable Confraternity founded in 1864 This sculptural group was made by Fernando Estévez in 1814 until 1861 the image was not integrated into the Holy Week in La Orotava in addition to the above mentioned ‘Piedad’ by the following images: the so-called ‘Holy Men’ nineteenth-century sculptures attributed to Aurelio Carmona López an artist from the island of La Palma; ‘La Magdalena’ and the ‘San Juan Evangelista’ both anonymous images from the 19th century the ‘Santo Entierro’ (Holy Burial) procession leaves from the parish of San Juan Bautista All the confraternities of the temple participate under the coordination of the ‘Santo Entierro’ confraternity the procession left the Franciscan convent of San Lorenzo The processional cortege is compound of the following images: the ‘Holy Men’ anonymous sculptures from the eighteenth century; ‘María Magdalena’ executed by José Luján Pérez around 1801; The aforementioned ‘San Juan Bautista’ ‘El Enamorado’ (The One in Love) by Fernando Estévez; And the ‘Señor Muerto’ image an articulated crucified Christ that can be transformed into a recumbent image made in the seventeenth century and attributed to Francisco de Ocampo The cortege is closed by ‘La Virgen de los Dolores’ made by Fernando Estévez in 1816 The procession goes through the upper streets of the town centre it descends to the church of San Francisco to perform the traditional visit to its former headquarters and it ascends by León Street back to El Farrobo the Ceremony of the Burial of Christ takes place where the image is transferred from its silver urn to the wood sepulchre enabled for the ritual the procession is preceded by the Ceremony of the Descent in which the Crucified Christ is descended from the cross and placed in the urn the dagger is removed from the ‘Virgen de los Dolores’ made by Fernando Estévez it ascends by the upper part of the town centre until it arrives at the Piedad  hermitage the Procession of Silence takes place in the Main Parish Its protagonist is the ‘Dolorosa’ a Sorrowful Virgin by Luján Pérez who also parades in the afternoon of Holy Thursday next to the ‘Cristo de la Misericordia’ takes place in complete silence and in darkness interrupted only by the light of the candles held by the participants in the procession the ‘Virgen de los Dolores’ image from the church of San Juan Bautista descends from the hermitage of La Piedad to its  parish of origin prior to the ceremony of proclamation of the Resurrection of Christ that will take place at midnight Then the procession parades through the streets closest to the parish of El Santísimo Sacramento which is materialized in a silver monstrance decorated with precious stones made in 1785 by Antonio Agustín Villavicencio after the celebration of the Eucharist in the Main Parish of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción the procession of the ‘Santísimo Sacramento’ monstrance takes place through various streets of the lower part of the town centre the scent of incense and the ringing of bells with the participation of all the confraternities of the parish the procession of ‘el Santísimo Cristo Resucitado’ leaves from the parish of Santo Domingo de Guzman This image was made by the local artist Ezequiel de León in 1996 It parades through the streets closest to the parish Together with the ‘Cristo de la Salud’  and the ‘Señor del Despojo’ image It is one of the latest processions incorporated into the Holy Week in La Orotava The Holy Week in La Orotava allows us to verify the traditional and religious fidelity of this town and also to witness the greatest display of baroque and neoclassical art of all the regions of Spain where the spectator can enjoy works of art conceived for their use as means to move your soul Deep spiritual and religious values ​ together with many different aspects contribute to make up a sober and aesthetically attractive Holy Week In spite of the socio-cultural transformations only the precise changes in its organization have been effected without altering the primordial essence of the ceremonial perpetuating a patrimonial legacy thanks to the respect and dedication that receives on the part of its protagonists who participate as members of confraternities devotees or simply as vital and indispensable spectators Despite the passage of time and the great changes experienced in society the Holy Week in La Orotava continues to be a great event today repeated year after year but vividly awaited by the citizens of La Orotava and by its visitors alike ‘Santísimo Cristo atado a la Columna’ (Holy Christ tied to the Column) © 2025 Ayuntamiento de la Villa de La Orotava | Accesibilidad | Condiciones de uso | Política de Privacidad | Política de Cookies | Mapa del sitio In addition to the already reviewed festivals other festive activities are organized in Villa de La Orotava neighbourhoods throughout the year Here you have them in chronological order in case they coincide with your visit and you would like to enjoy them:             In the last week of this month the celebrations in honour of San Antonio Abad and Virgen de La Esperanza take place in La Florida an extensive Christmas program takes place in December and January culminating with the great parade in honour of their majesties the Three Wise Kings the feast in honour of Virgen de La Candelaria is celebrated in the mid-elevations fireworks and horseback riding ring threading competitions with the traditional ‘Tío Pepe’ (Uncle Joe) burial and burning ceremony This is a festivity that has managed to become a great attraction for visitors and neighbours of the municipality alike such as the children's parade and festival with a large influx of public and it is definitely a great show you can enjoy other activities such as the ‘murgas’ (satirical singing bands) festival the old cars rally and the burial of a giant paper doll On Tuesday the closing parade or Carnival apotheosis gathers a great number of people from the municipality as well as from the rest of the island; and as a conclusion the Pinata Ball is celebrated the following Saturday             During the third week of this month the celebrations in honour of Virgen de La Candelaria take place in La Candelaria del Lomo And between the last week of April and the first week of May the events in honour of Santo Madero take place in Los Pinos             The events in honour of Virgen del Pino take place in the second week of the month During this festival you can enjoy a parade             Events to celebrate the day of the Canary Islands are held In the Carmenaty Urbanization on 30th May sporting events and fireworks are organized             In the third or fourth week of this month the celebrations in honour of San Lorenzo Mártir and Virgen de La Candelaria take place in Barroso The following acts are organized: the election of the queen festival horseback riding ring threading competitions celebrations  in honour of Virgen del Carmen and La Santa Cruz (The Holy Cross) take place during the second or third week of the month Virgen del Carmen festivals are also celebrated in Barranco de La Arena You can enjoy the traditional procession and a firework exhibition             During the first week of the month the celebrations of San José Obrero and Santa Teresa de Jesús take place in Aguamansa the celebrations in honour of Virgen de La Candelaria are organized in the Mayorazgo Urbanization Activities such as the traditional procession a festival and a firework exhibition are held celebrations in honour of Virgen de La Candelaria San José Obrero and La Milagrosa are held in Camino de Chasna the celebrations in honour of San Agustín and San Roque take place celebrations in honour of Virgen de La Candelaria also take place in La Vera La Florida celebrates a festival with cultural and sporting events ‘lucha canaria’ (traditional Canary Islands’ wrestling) Pinolere hosts the celebrations in honour of Santa María de la Cabeza and El Sagrado Corazón de Jesús a craft fair and a popular pilgrimage take place in Pinolere the celebrations in honour of Virgen de La Luz are held the events in honour of Santa Maria de La Cabeza and San Isidro Labrador take place in Benijos San Antonio de Padua and Virgen de Guadalupe are held in Colombo during the third week of the month Pino Alto organizes the celebrations in honour of Virgen del Pino and Santo Tomás a procession and a firework exhibition in honour of Virgen de La Piedad take place the festivals in honour of San Agustín and San Roque are held In these festivities the main activities are: festivals Between the fourth week of September and the first week of October the district of San Miguel celebrates the festivities in honour of San Miguel Arcángel the district of La Perdoma celebrates the festivities of Nuestra Señora del Rosario and San Jerónimo the San Antonio María Claret festivities are organized and different activities take place: festivals 2014The façade of this onetime hotel in Tenerife.Save this storySaveSave this storySaveSTATS Located in the historic town of La Orotava on Tenerife (the most populous of the Canary Islands) this 19th-century Spanish Colonial–style residence was once a famous hotel but noted guests include General Francisco Serrano Today the property could serve as either a single-family dwelling or a boutique hotel Built in classic Canarian fashion around an interior courtyard the sprawling three-story villa has nearly 14,000 square feet of living space and a patio on the ground floor; two lounges and over ten bedrooms on the first floor; and five additional bedrooms on the upper floor from which the ocean is visible in the distance Deemed a "property of cultural interest" by the island of Tenerife the building and overlooks the charming village streets A private 34,000-square-foot garden offers unparalleled tranquillity Contact: Canary Islands Sotheby’s International Realty; 011-34-922-788-125; sothebysrealty.com Click here to tour the villa. With 30 years of age Alexander von Humboldt embarked in his greatest research voyage to South America researched and documented the volcano and its environment In the Island Humboldt discovered the law of geobotany which until then had not been known botany and geology as well as observed peculiarities such as the dragon tree Dracaena Draco in La Orotava 220 years later in March 2019 a group of geography students from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) are travelling to Tenerife to follow in Humboldts footsteps Patrick Hostert from the Institute of Geography at HU comprises 25 students and is part of their curriculum they study the vegetation in different altitudes volcanite as well as the Canarian pine tree On their travel blog the students will relay their experiences and research results On Tuesday we headed to the city La Orotava which is located above Puerto de La Cruz We will remember it as a picturesque old town with plenty of charm In times past the city prospered due to agriculture and trade After a visit to the visitor’s centre of the Teide National Park we were welcomed at the city hall and had the chance to visit the current exhibition about Alexander von Humboldt At midday we drove to the forest of Aguamansa - a mixed forest which - due to being located above 1000m - is in the midst of clouds and thus covered in fog most of the time our schedule focussed on Alexander von Humboldts visit to Tenerife 220 years ago We met the honorary consul as well as representatives of the island’s Humboldt Society who showed us their documentary about Humboldt Afterwards we visited the “Jardin de Aclimatation de La Orotava” where we got a tour by the director of the botanical garden We set our second focus of the day on the observation of Puerto de la Cruz’ cityscape We analysed the differences between the various quarters regarding the architecture and the touristic infrastructure On Saturday we took it a little more slowly and moved accomodation from La Laguna to Puerto de la Cruz Here one could easily see how the city is influenced by the growing tourism and demographic processes It offered a stark contrast compared to the university city La Laguna according to our first impressions After the Check-In we took a stroll along the coast to enjoy the evening together with a picknick at Bollullo beach On the fifth day our feet led us to the Observatorium Izaña This station provides a valuable contribution to global atmospheric research The researcher Emilio Cuevas took time to give us very interesting tour through the Institute Behind the measuring devices on top of the roof one could marvel at the Teide [volcano] which presented itself in full splendour Around afternoon we reached the La Esperanza forest and walked amongst impressive Canarian pine trees We focused on and studied the hydrology and agriculture of Tenerife and took a look at its sensitive terrace landscapes Despite muscle aches and smaller scratches the great impressions from the day before motivated us to jump on our second hike through the Anaga mountains Early in the morning a heavy fog from the trade wind clouds surrounded us Afterwards we wandered through dense laurel forests which now and again offered spectacular views on to the coastal landscape We learned about the altitudinal belts of the climate and vegetation and argued about the nature preservation on Tenerife On our third day our first intense hike in the Anagaga mountains was on the agenda Starting at the Atlantic coast we hiked 600 metres in altitude through the green and picturesque volcanic landscape up to the cave village Chinamada Our study focus was on the local flora and fauna Accompanied by brilliant sunshine we visited parks In small groups and through presentations we studied settlement development and the infrastructure of the region We are a group of Geography students of the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and would like to share our experiences and impressions of the main excursion with you The excursion is part of our study and this year it's off to Tenerife The Tenerife- MAIT Spanish-American Craft Museum has its headquarters in La Orotava run by the order of the Dominicans (now ex-convent of Santo Domingo) It is now run by the Tenerife Island Cabildo (Island local government) it became one of the most important convents in the province due to the beauty of its facilities (the stone arch of the entrance the wooden ceilings and the stone staircase) which house part of the work created by the Canarian architect With the aim of making the craft reality known in an immediate and tangible way representative of all Spanish-American handicrafts with a special impact on the Canary Islands Some of them come from important collections donated by sponsoring agencies in addition to those acquired by the centre itself boasting such attractive samples as the important collection ‘Folk Art in America and the Philippines’ ‘The Design of Canarian Crafts Regional Awards’ folk musical instruments of Spain and America or Spanish folk pottery The forest fire declared in Tenerife on Tuesday night has now entered the upper area of ​​the municipality of La Orotava and now affects six municipalities on the island The emergency services have reported this morning (Thursday) that evacuations have continued overnight in the municipality of El Rosario and in the Las Barreras neighbourhood The preventive evacuation of part of Aguamansa has also taken place although it is due to the smoke more than the actual fire at the moment The Quiquirá Pavilion has been enabled for the rehousing of evacuated people by the Red Cross while the open shelter for evacuees in Arafo has changed its location due to the evolution of the fire and has moved to the San Isidro-El Chorillo sports hall The fire began around 11:50pm on Tuesday in the Arafo mountains and has spread to the municipalities of Candelaria the latter three in the north of the island according to the latest estimate made last night is 1,800 hectares with a perimeter of 22 kilometres some of them in very steep areas inaccessible to both air and land resources During the night almost 200 troops have been working with the objective of containing the fire and preventing it from advancing towards populated areas and El Rosario are recommended to use FFP2 masks outside to avoid respiratory problems and to try and protect their eyes as far as possible It is also advisable to close doors and windows and put it in recirculation mode with clean filters It is also advisable to avoid staying outside and carrying out intense or prolonged physical activities The symptoms of smoke intoxication are coughing The population considered sensitive and the risk groups are people with existing respiratory or cardiac diseases pregnant women and the elderly and people who perform intense physical activity The UME soldiers have been working since the early hours of this morning in the northeast area of ​​the fire in collaboration with the first seaplanes as well as monitoring the front of the fire with drones In response to recent precipitation leading to icy conditions, the Tenerife Cabildo has announced the closure of two trails in Teide National Park. The affected paths are Montaña Blanca-Pico Teide and Mirador de la Fortaleza, where the presence of ice poses a risk to hikers. Specifically, trail number 7, Montaña Blanca-Pico Teide, is closed between the summit of Montaña Blanca and the intersection with trail number 11, Mirador de la Fortaleza. Trail number 11, Mirador de la Fortaleza, is entirely closed. The closure will remain in effect until safety conditions improve on the upper trails of the Teide-Pico Viejo stratovolcano. This prohibition does not apply to people with a valid mountain federation card and appropriate equipment. It also exempts registered companies and individuals in the Active Tourism Registry of the Government of the Canary Islands engaged in hiking, mountaineering, and trekking on the island of Tenerife, guiding groups of up to a maximum of 15 people per guide. On the other hand, the Department of the Natural Environment, Sustainability, Security, and Emergencies has opened various other trails and forest tracks following the forest fire. Transit is permitted in the open area in the Orotava Valley, including the Bermeja and El Pastelito tracks up to the 'De la Shell' railway (inclusive) and access via the Mamio track to Choza de Pedro Gil. Previously, the mountain was accessible from the Mataznos track northward (including Benijos and Caballos tracks). Additionally, access to all roads and trails south of the TF-24 road within the Protected Landscape of Lagunetas and the Natural Park of Corona Forestal is allowed, except for El Fayal track (between Ovejeros track and TF-24 road) and Boca del Valle track, due to rockfalls. Exceptionally, circulation is authorized on Ramón El Caminero track to Izaña or Montaña Limón track (La Orotava), El Rayo track from Las Erillas (El Rosario) to La Victoria (crossing with Las Rosas track), and Fuente Fría track between the recreational area of Lomo de Las Jaras and the El Rayo track crossing (La Paz square). They advise exercising extreme caution in all open transit areas due to the risk of falling shrubs, rocks, ground movements, and the presence of holes in the ground due to burned tree stumps. Access to the mountain, even in permitted areas, will be restricted during adverse weather conditions such as heavy rainfall or strong winds, as well as in the days following these events. Furthermore, roads (tracks and trails) closed with barriers and fences for citizen safety are off-limits. On another note, the following recreational areas and camping zones remain temporarily closed: Hoya del Abade (La Victoria), La Caldera camping area (La Orotava), La Laguneta Chica (Santa Úrsula), Las Calderetas (El Sauzal), Los Frailes (Arafo), and Ramón El Caminero (La Orotava). M.B at Ritz-Carlton Abama Ritz-Carlton Hotel | © Ros Drinkwater / Alamy Stock Photo The American hotel group set up on Tenerife’s south coast in 2005 and retains a loyal following It’s also the top dining choice on the island for special occasions as the first and only restaurant on the island to earn two Michelin stars This is the signature restaurant of renowned Basque chef Martin Berasategui so get your glad rags on for its luxurious setting and ever-evolving tasting menu with items like caramelised smoked eel and roasted sea bass with bouillabaisse opt for the hotel’s one Michelin-starred restaurant Cosmopolitan capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife is often skipped in favour of the beach resorts, but it would be a shame to miss out on the city’s impressive international dining scene. Ask any local diners where to get the best paella on the island and the answer will likely be El Picu In addition to fresh seafood starters – think coconut ceviche and Andalucian prawns – popular paellas come in many varieties including one with Iberian pork cheek and artichokes The small but modern dining room has a lively ambiance and friendly service and you can make a reservation on WhatsApp It’s worth the trip to Puerto de la Cruz – a town known for its black volcanic-sand beaches in northwest Tenerife – to find this outstanding restaurant A peaceful and minimalist setting allows the imaginative Mediterranean cuisine to steal the show created in an open kitchen run by Seve Diaz and his sister Lily on an à la carte menu showcasing items like steamed goat’s cheese dumplings and confit suckling pig with six mini-courses at a fantastic price San Cristóbal de La Laguna | Courtesy of NUB Restaurant Costa Adeje, on the south coast, is arguably home to Tenerife’s best resorts. It’s also the lucky location of this restaurant – pronounced Noob – run by a husband-and-wife team of Italian and Chilean descent who fuse their European and Latin American cultures into every aspect of their innovative menu After receiving their Michelin star in the northern city of San Cristobal de la Laguna the chefs headed south to open this modern indoor-outdoor space at the Hotel Bahia del Duque Nub continues to draw from locally sourced ingredients for its exquisite tasting menus which may include crème brûlée of corn with aged onion and herbs ceviche pepper ice cream or the trio of breads baked in-house Wine and fermented juice pairings are highly recommended This unexpected restaurant is a pleasant drive from the two cities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and San Cristobal de la Laguna tucked away in the vineyards with spectacular views of the countryside the interior feels more urban with wood furnishings industrial light fixtures – low-lit at night – and spacious windows The menu puts out photogenic starters from the sea like tuna tataki and house-smoked mackerel while big portions of meat make up the main course – like the Peking duck and rack of pork finished on charcoal inland restaurant near the southeast coast took over an old locals’ haunt called Casa Fito the revamped space didn’t remove the original Canarian decor of white walls and timber ceilings but it did add tasteful updates like new fixtures and floor-to-ceiling glass coolers À la carte and tasting menus include inventive small plates like black pig croquettes and lobster carpaccio while deeper into the meal you’ll find juicy beef tenderloin and oxtail stew cannelloni For a top-notch lunch – and day trip – request a table on the terrace with a lovely view after visiting the vineyards in the nearby Abona wine region Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Restaurante Haydée The colonial town of La Orotava, just above Puerto de la Cruz, provides an excellent day trip with cobblestone streets and colourful architecture, as well as hiking trails in the foothills. There’s also Haydée a restaurant operated by chef Victor Suarez who has worked with some of Spain’s most celebrated chefs – including Martin Berasategui and Adrian and Ferran Adria Saurez successfully melds creative Canarian cuisine with Asian and South American influences letting the exquisite platings take the stage You can also dine on the charming terrace adorned with pink bougainvillea and potted plants northeast tip of the island and you’ll enter Rural de Anaga Park its jagged green mountains set against a deep blue sea While only an hour from Santa Cruz de Tenerife the journey through this spectacular nature park will make you feel much further away Another excuse to visit the area is an unassuming blink-and-you’ll-miss-it restaurant called La Ola Look for seafood specials like cod rigatoni and caramelised octopus Walk off lunch by heading to the coast for more photos special-occasion restaurant offers seasonal three-course tasting menus that lean towards seafood like mackerel 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Orotava head of Emergencies of the Canary Islands Government as "massive evacuations" which are being carried out in stages in five municipalities in the north of Tenerife those ranging from Tacoronte to La Orotava further evacuations are not ruled out during the course of the day Local residents were alerted to this situation by the Canary Islands government via SMS In the same message they were told where to go for the "orderly" evacuation It is believed that there is no damage to property The head of emergencies has linked the worsening of the fire to the difficult weather conditions as the wind and heat have increased and the humidity has decreased efforts have been focused on containing the advance of the flames in the northern area and on evacuating people technical director of the emergency committee indicated that an electricity supply infrastructure has been affected in La Orotava so the population has not suffered the consequences of this damage According to the latest data provided at the press conference to monitor the event on Friday night now affects 5,000 hectares and has a perimeter of 50 kilometres covering ten municipalities in the north and south of the island The president of the Canary Islands regional government druing his media appearance that late on Friday afternoon the fire broke out in the upper area of the municipality of Güímar Los Pelados and Las Coloradas had to be evacuated as well as the Meteorological Observatory and the Canary Islands Astrophysical Institute in Izaña despite the hours that have passed since the fire started and its severity the morale of the fire-fighting teams "is high" and he highlighted the magnificent work being done to combat it He commented that the fire is evolving according to forecasts but remains uncontrolled and stated that the most unusual thing of the day was that the fire overflowed into the Chó Marcial area commented that efforts will be focused so that the fire does not advance on that flank and highlighted the complexity of the terrain in many of the points of the perimeter that hindered and continue to hinder both the intervention of ground and aerial means The weather conditions for today forecast an increase in temperatures in the area of the fire and although meteorologist and advisor to the Cabildo of Tenerife gusts of more than 50 kilometres per hour are possible conditions which will be similar for Sunday The Canary Islands president explained that 17 aircraft are scheduled to fight the wildfire this Saturday including a Kamov helicopter with a large water carrying capacity He detailed that of the more than 3,000 people evacuated only 14 are housed in the shelters provided for their care and announced that the confinement that was still in force for part of the population of La Esperanza has been lifted following the break in the Aguamansa water network canal Clavijo said that the provision of these services was a matter of concern both Red Eléctrica and Endesa assured them that there would be no problems with the supply acknowledged that these are difficult hours for those working on this "devastating fire" because despite their efforts She referred to the rupture of the Aguamansa water canal in La Orotava which will cause programmed cuts in the supply in several municipalities on the island until the fault but which cannot be accessed due to the fire She said she is confident that the fire brigade will be able to reach the canal this Saturday and called for more rational water consumption until the problem is resolved the wildfire is moving in ravines and is expected to go down to an area of Monteverde the fire is also advancing very slowly down a very steep slope and the extinguishing teams are doing defensive work at the farmhouses the fire is advancing slowly through the ravines and it is hoped that it can be consolidated in the area of Arafo pointed out that 44 percent of the affected area is in Arafo and 35 percent in Candelaria and the rest is divided between El Rosario 226 personnel were working on the firefghting plus 100 security personnel and 40 logistic staff Clavijo has asked the population to "be careful about exposure to smoke since the priority is to guarantee the safety of people then of movable property and thirdly to minimise damage to the green area" He also sent a message to "the curious" asking them to "refrain from climbing the summits One of the circumstances that most worries the experts is the wind direction and the increase in temperatures that is expected from Saturday onwards in Tenerife Meteorologist Victoria Palma announced a "wind shift that is already taking place" which will result in the smoke turning towards La Orotava and Güimar Temperatures are forecast to rise during the weekend when the maximum will be 32C in the higher reaches of the fire On Monday and Tuesday even more heat is expected on the island Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados It was in the summer of 1799 whilst en route to climb Mount Teide that the German naturalist and explorer formed that opinion Humboldt has been immortalised in bronze in the very spot where he stood above the La Orotava Valley In 1799 when Humboldt made his journey to the peak it took him a total of six days to travel from his berth in Santa Cruz to the summit of Mount Teide and back to his ship for onward travel to the Americas In the glorious sunshine and vivid blue skies of a spring morning a five minute drive from Puerto de la Cruz took us to the long awaited viewpoint which has been named in his honour 212 years after Humboldt’s visit and 11 years after the project began the Mirador finally opened to the public in December 2010 Perched above the La Orotava Valley with awesome views over the mountain and the emerald carpet that lies at its feet this stunning viewing platform has been well worth the wait a small pond and banana plant garden are establishing themselves in front of the glass fronted space in which a Humboldt exhibition is planned But the real star of the mirador show is the wide screen vista that moved its eponymous hero to wax so lyrically Although developments over the intervening years have produced a very different landscape from the one the young naturalist beheld nevertheless the imposing presence of Mount Teide above the emerald forested Tigaiga Mountains on the horizon has remained a constant and is still perfectly capable on a clear day of stealing the breath from your lungs Mirador de Humboldt; Carretera Pinito s/n La Orotava; 922 335 823; open every day 8am-11pm Author Tenerife Magazine.Co-owner of Buzz Trips travel website copywriter and co-author of Real Tenerife Island Drives and The Real Tenerife guide book. Input your search keywords and press Enter. visitors may be surprised to discover that it is also home to many beautiful gardens For those seeking a change of scene from the beach resorts these spots provide the ideal getaway in natural surroundings The Botanical Gardens Botanical Garden © Image Professionals GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo The Botanical Gardens in Puerto de la Cruz span more than 20,000 square metres and showcase more than a million tropical and subtropical plant species a rare South American tree of intertwining trunks The gardens’ sprawling layout means you can spend a couple of hours admiring their immaculate presentation before stopping for refreshments at the onsite cafe The garden can be easily reached by car along the TF-5 north motorway The multi-terraced gardens of Jardines Victoria boast a collection of plants Visitors can experience beautiful views over La Orotava and Mount Teide from the top of the garden with Puerto de la Cruz also visible on a clear day This is a great place to take a break to relax There are streets surrounding the gardens in which to park but finding a spot can be difficult so allow time for this if you are driving The plaza is a perfect little oasis in the heart of the city Plaza del Principe is a great spot to take a moment to admire the beautiful architecture encompassing the square Whilst the plaza itself may not feature elaborate displays of flowers it provides a calming spot to rest or grab a bite to eat in one of its many restaurants The plaza is next to the Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes perfect for weary tourists walking past or seeking a break from shopping © Jose Luis Mendez Fernandez / Alamy Stock Photo The Palmetum of Santa Cruz is a 12-hectare (30 acre) botanical garden It was once a rubbish dump but has since been transformed into an unrecognisable tropical paradise Lush plants are interspersed with waterfalls and streams The garden is about a 15 minute walk from the Santa Cruz bus stop and also has free on-site parking © blickwinkel / Alamy Stock Photo This smaller botanical garden is not to be overlooked if you are visiting La Orotava It provides a peaceful change of scene from the rest of the town with plants trees and butterflies infusing nature’s gentle touch into its urban surroundings The garden has pathways weaving through it so it’s a great spot to steal some shade while exploring the area Hijuela del Botánico can be found just behind the town hall Jardín de Orquideas de Sitio Litre Botanical Garden the Orchid Garden is the oldest garden in Tenerife and has been visited by crime writer Agatha Christie and botanical painter Marianne North It houses the largest collection of orchids on the island as well as Puerto de la Cruz’s largest and oldest dragon tree There is also an onsite cafe and shop for holiday souvenirs just south of Playa de Martiánez and close to many of the area’s hotels three more schools in Tenerife were the subject of bomb threats as confirmed by the National Police to the press today leading to all of them being closed today in response to the threats Threats were received at the International French school on Calle Pedro Suárez Hernández in Santa Cruz the alert at the French School came via email prompting the them to notify families through a circular urging parents not to send their children to classes today (Monday) 18 other international schools located across Spain have received similar threats and are closed today while the Guardia Civil investigate the origin of these threats The Tenerife wildfire remains out of control and has now destroyed 5,000 hectares of land and reached a perimeter of 50 kilometres (30 miles) emergency services carried out “massive evacuations” in the areas of La Orotava La Matanza and La Victoria de Acentejo; and further evacuations are not ruled out Predictions of higher temperatures and stronger winds are only expected to make matters worse although Canarian President Fernando Clavijo has said  that “morale is high” among firefighters Pedro Sánchez will visit the zone of the fire on Monday For regular updates, pictures and videos of Lanzarote be sure to like and follow our Facebook page “Gazette Life Lanzarote” Jet2 is expanding its winter 25/26 programme with more flights to 13 popular destinations (including Lanzarote & Fuerteventura) from Manchester Airport & London Stansted Fire fighters were called to put out a minibus engine fire yesterday morning Lanzarote Pool & Spa Shop in Playa Blanca are currently looking for an Office Administrator & Customer Service Representative A head-on collision between two vehicles on the LZ-1 near Mala yesterday evening saw three people injured Six local derbies will take place next season as three Lanzarote teams take part in Group 12 of the Third RFEF league We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings Sign-up to the Gazette Newsletter to receive a weekly email including the most important news stories and upcoming events This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly necessary cookies should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again In response to alerts and severe weather conditions following a weather warning activated last night at 10:30pm (Saturday) The La Laguna Council took pre-emptive measures yesterday afternoon by closing access to the bathing areas of Bajamar the Local Police of La Orotava announced the closure of beach access points due to the strong waves battering the coastline The meteorological forecast for today showed adverse sea conditions with northeast and north winds ranging from force 4-5 (30-40 km/h) and there have been choppy seas with wave heights of 4 to 6 metres All of the Canary Islands are under a yellow warning today east and west of the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife This adverse weather poses a risk of coastal flooding due to wave surges along promenades and roads near the coastline during high tides particularly from two hours before to one and a half hours after the peak tide time especially on the north and west coasts of all the islands the regional government strongly advises the population to avoid risky situations along the coast and adhere to self-protection recommendations to prevent harm refraining from standing on docks and breakwaters and avoiding staying in areas close to the sea to prevent being struck or swept away by the waves and remind the public that swimming on beaches with a red flag is prohibited and entering the sea in areas with strong waves or lacking surveillance and lifeguard services should be avoided The Tenerife Cabildo has announced this morning (Tuesday) that the access roads to Teide National Park from La Esperanza (TF-24) and La Orotava (TF-21) which had remained closed since the mid-August forest fire Limitations have been imposed on the sections affected by the fire to ensure people's safety the maximum speed limit is set at 50 kilometres per hour motorcycles and bicycles) and those exceeding twelve metres in length are not allowed Dávila explained that despite cleaning and signalling efforts there remains a risk because the guardrails and crash barriers have not yet been re-installed following the fire and it is expected that all restrictions will be lifted by the end of December SECTIONS ON ACCESS ROADS TO TEIDE AFFECTED: - The measures on TF-24 (La Esperanza) apply from Cruce de Machado (La Esperanza sanatorium) to Izaña (between kilometres 9 and 37.5) the measures apply from the access to La Caldera to El Portillo Bajo (between kilometres 16 and 33) the ban on travelling in the fire-affected zones in the municipalities of Fasnia gas cookers) and firework displays are prohibited in the area within the Corona Forestal Natural Park of the municipalities affected by the fire In other areas of the municipalities affected by the fire The following recreational areas and camping zones remain closed: Chanajiga (Los Realejos) The Tenerife Cabildo has closed the access roads to Teide National Park from La Esperanza (TF-24) and La Orotava (TF-21) due to the presence of ice patches on the road as the effects of adverse weather conditions will be especially noticeable today The cut-off points on the TF-21 are from kilometre 16 (Aguamansa) to 43 (Teleferico) while on the TF-24 it goes from 24 (Los Loros crossing) all the way to the end The public is recommended to avoid access to the peak areas of the island or engage in outdoor activities The Tenerife Island Emergency Plan (PEIN) was activated yesterday as a precautionary measure due to the declaration of pre-alert for rain and weather warnings are in force all weekend MORE than 150 tourists have been rescued after a volcano cable car broke down in Tenerife today. Thirty-four people, including four children, had to be saved after becoming trapped mid-air in the Mount Teide gondola for around an hour and a half after an unexplained malfunction. Another 120 people trapped at the top of the cable car service had to be rescued after a three hour wait in what is the second break-down in 18 months. It is understood those stranded, including families, were helped down using the gondolas, which had to be operated manually at a slower speed than normal. The cable car has since been shut down for the rest of the weekend. Fire fighters were called in to help with the emergency response, with the breakdown now being investigated. No one needed medical attention. It was not immediately clear if any Brits or Irish were involved. A spokesman for the Volcano Teide Experience confirmed the incident unfolded about 10.20am on Saturday. They said: “At that time there were 34 customers in the cabins that went down to the base station. "In the upper station (La Rambleta) there were 115 customers who were going down immediately on the cable car itself. All this operation was performed with the emergency engine." They said the service had last been tested in May with a simulation. In March last year nearly 250 tourists were affected after the service broke down, leaving dozens of passengers trapped in two gondolas and forcing more than 100 to spend the night at high altitude. Around 70 tourist ‘abseiled’ 250ft to safety in a dramatic rescue. and is the most visited natural wonder in the country a popular attraction with foreign holidaymakers comprise Teide National Park which was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in June 2007 It attracted more than four million visitors in 2016 We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368. You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ I’ve heard it said that there’s no such thing as “˜fun for all the family’ and whilst I truly appreciate the sentiment in that statement I have to disagree and cite Pueblo Chico as my evidence iconic architecture and natural beauty spots all reproduced in perfect detail it also has the sights and sounds of the life that occupies them copywriter and co-author of Real Tenerife Island Drives and The Real Tenerife guide book Input your search keywords and press Enter Tenerife Magazine’s round up of some of the most interesting news stories of the week in Tenerife The names of the fraudulent companies are: Fortress International Wintermann & Son Investments and Elascan Da Scams like these only serve to tarnish Tenerife’s reputation and also that of reputable timeshare companies so a big Christmas pantomime hiss and boo to the fraudsters and a loud cheer to the Spanish police for putting these twenty five villains exactly where they belong Co-author of 'Real Tenerife Island Drives' & 'Going Native in Tenerife' but not the people who are thinking of spending their holidays in Tenerife They are dreaming of a warm and sunny Christmas and if you're reading this The Canary Islands are blessed with the warmest weather in Europe during the winter months so if you're wishing for some winter sun the Canaries are the place to go Temperatures in December and January in Tenerife South are still between 23 - 25 Celsius during the daytime, and at night it gets a bit chilly, but a cardigan or a light jacket will suffice on most evenings. You can see more photos from Tenerife in December just so you get a better sense of what you can expect if you decide to spend Christmas and New Year's Eve in Tenerife Even with the nice weather we still recommend packing a light coat you should always pack a swim suit and flip-flops Christmas is a bit different from the UK and other countries in Europe Kids will receive their gifts on the 6th of January when there's a national holiday known as The Three Kings or Dia de los Reyes Magos Christmas is usually a holiday to be spent at home with the family having a nice dinner together before going to church for the ceremony known as Midnight Mass or La Misa del Gallo since Tenerife is a tourist destination all year round bars and places will be open on Christmas day just like any other normal day Some of the shops will be closed on the 25th of December since this is still a public holiday in all of Spain So if you need to stock up on something you should do your shopping a day in advance you will still find some shops open even on Christmas Day but big hypermarkets like Mercadona will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen on the 26th The 26th is not Boxing Day as it's in the UK the Sale Season in Spain starts on the 7th of January the day after the children receive their gifts from the Three Wise Men All the municipalities in Tenerife are usually planning various events during December and January as soon as we have more info about what's going on for Christmas 2024 in Tenerife The nativity scene in Candelaria is the most spectacular and amazing nativity scene in Tenerife and each year it draws crowds of people who travel to Candelaria just to see it.  If you want to witness one of the local Christmas traditions in Tenerife Usually, there are several Christmas events in Puerto de la Cruz dedicated to the entire family like a Christmas market with artisanal products concerts with Christmas music and many other events which you can see in the full schedule published by Ayuntamiento de Puerto de la Cruz (as soon as it becomes available).  it's the start of the most special period of the year culminating with the most magical night of the year with the visit of Their Majesties The Three Wise Men on the evening of January 5 Christmas Craft Fair in Puerto de la Cruz 2024 The Christmas Craft Fair in Puerto de la Cruz will take place from December 6 to 8 in Plaza Reyes Católicos This event will feature 30 accredited artisans showcasing an impressive variety of products across 17 craft categories Visitors can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with 31 individual stalls offering the chance to interact directly with the creators and learn more about their art Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate talent and creativity in a festive setting Under the slogan "CHRISTMAS FROM THE HEART" Adeje municipality will host a series of events this year dedicated to the Christmas holiday and you can click the link below to see the full schedule The Christmas lights have been switched on in Los Gigantes in Plaza de Buganvilla Check out the full list of Christmas events in Los Gigantes, Santiago del Teide and Puerto de Santiago 2024/2025. Santa Cruz is usually beautifully decorated for Christmas and becomes a vibrant town with lots of things to do at this time of the year. Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council has put together a program of events for the Christmas and Epiphany festivities that includes more than 200 events to be held throughout the municipality until January 6th the Christmas Market opens its doors in the Alameda del Duque de Santa Elena where it will offer artisan and Christmas products It will be open from December 13 to January 6 gastronomy and music will come together in the Gastro Navidad Market Fest which will feature an extensive program of concerts as well as its usual stands of specialized food The Christmas lighting in Santa Cruz de Tenerife involves the installation of more than 2.2 million LED bulbs 59,165 metres of garlands (in addition to the 16,500 metres installed last year on the Rambla de Santa Cruz) 120 arches and 327 illuminated streets in total of important arteries such as the avenues Tres de Mayo which will be added to the traditional lighting of the most emblematic streets of the city It will start operating on November 29 and will last until January 6 See the full list of Christmas events in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2024/2025 The town is beautifully decorated during the holiday season and if it's one thing you shouldn't miss this December Christmas Fair in the Villa de La Orotava 2024 the Plaza de La Constitución becomes the heart of Christmas with the La Orotava Christmas Fair Enjoy a wide range of Christmas decorations traditional pastries and many more surprises for the whole family the Plaza del Ayuntamiento will be the setting for the Christmas lighting ceremony and inauguration of the 2024 Nativity Scene Don't miss this event that marks the beginning of the magic of Christmas in La Orotava Most of the restaurants in Tenerife will prepare a special meal for Christmas day Some restaurants get fully booked for next year right after the present year's Christmas dinner has ended since many visitors are return customers who come here each year to spend their holidays Restaurants will usually publish their Christmas menu on their Facebook page or their website at least a few months in advance If you have a favorite restaurant in Tenerife where you'd like to go for Christmas dinner then you should ask them in advance or check their social media to see if they've announced anything Regarding what's on the menu on Christmas day in Tenerife it pretty much depends on what you'd like to have You can choose anything from a traditional roast meal to a Chinese buffet or Spanish cuisine Some restaurants will serve a traditional Christmas menu and others will keep business as usual and serve what they are usually serving so if you're spending a Christmas in a sunny destination like Tenerife you might as well try something new Below you have some examples of typical Christmas menus from restaurants in Tenerife If you've visited Tenerife before and you already have some favorite restaurants you can try to contact them directly and ask about their Christmas menus The George Family Sports Bar (Puerto de Santiago) Team George are very excited to announce our Christmas Extravaganza Party on Friday 22nd December An amazing afternoon full of Christmas cheer Some of the best you will see on the Island Please contact the restaurant directly to book or enquire about details Cozy Cafe Tenerife (Playa de Las Americas) Indulge in festive flavors with carefully crafted dishes.  why not grab something to eat the day before from the supermarkets a bottle of wine or cava and on Christmas day go to the beach and have a picnic there If you're spending Christmas day getting a tan you might as well take advantage of the sunshine and beautiful weather to get a really unique meal right in front of the ocean You could always have a Christmas lunch on the beach and then go out for a fancy dinner New Year's Eve events in Tenerife - full guide La Orotava hosts its own carnival party each year and it's a great place to be if you want to experience an event in Tenerife with more locals than tourists Don't miss the 2025 carnival in the beautiful town of La Orotava The Carnival Joint Committee has selected the official poster for the upcoming Orotava Carnival which will take place from February 28 to March 8 titled "Carnival of Villa de La Orotava: Carnival from Another Galaxy" was created by young artist Ernesto Rocío Méndez The poster pays tribute to the Minivirgues and Virgueritos murgas celebrating their 25th and 50th anniversaries If you want more parties and fiestas besides the celebration of Don Carnal in La Orotava, you can read more about the next edition of the Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife Orotava Beer Festival and DiverSaldo will take place this weekend in the historic center of this beautiful historic town in Tenerife La Orotava is one of the top places to visit in Tenerife for beer lovers this weekend In addition to its multiple charms and strolling through its streets you can enjoy two great events that are already awaited by many residents and visitors: the Orotava Beer Festival and the great festival Diversaldo The Plaza de la Constitución will host the fourth edition of the great beer festival with various craft beer firms on Saturday night you can enjoy the performance of DK's Bobby BoB and Renzzo El Selector while on Sunday there will be performaces by the group '"Agua del Chorro" visitors will be able to enjoy again the great North Tenerife Trade Fair that combines fun with the sale of products at low prices DiverSaldo will take place in the downtown area between the streets of Puente Escultor Estévez San Agustín and Plaza de la Constitución More than 60 participating local companies will be distributed in this area fashion children's and second-hand objects the shops in the Villa that want to open their doors can do so during the same hours Throughout the day there will be different children's activities for the whole family on Calle San Agustín (on the side of the square) and a fashion show will be held in front of the Church of San Agustín with the presence of many of the fashion companies participating in DiverSaldo This Trade Fair of La Orotava was first organized in 2005 and was a pioneer for this type of event in Tenerife The initiative aims to promote local commerce by allowing merchants in the municipality to sell out-of-season items and liquidate stock from previous years Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and the one that sparks the most interest in tourists From the tallest mountain in Spain to large beaches and mysterious forests It can be hard to choose a place to stay on an island so big The north and south of the island are very different so first you have to decide on the area where you want to stay Read more ----> Where to stay in Tenerife Renting a villa or an apartment is a very popular choice in Tenerife There are plenty available for every taste and at different price tags If you're planning a luxury holiday you can rent a villa in Tenerife Or you can opt for an apartment or a smaller house we chose the best rentals available on HomeAway in Tenerife SEE ALSO: 10 Best Airbnbs in Tenerife  See the listing page an open living room and heated whirlpool in the tropical garden It's situated in the village of La Camella The village only has two excellent restaurants but you can also find some tapas bars if you're looking for typical Spanish food  Go to reservation page with a luxurious 5,000m2 private botanical garden and a heated swimming pool It has 350 m2, 4 bedrooms and it features a BBQ area. La Orotava is situated in the north of Tenerife and it's very close to Puerto de la Cruz a space where you can relax surrounded by a beautiful landscape See the listing of the property Los Cristianos is one of the best places to choose for your holiday very close to the airport and Las Americas And if you're looking on Homeaway.co.uk to rent a property in Los Cristianos then this might be in the perfect location The restaurants are located just 450 m away and if you're interested in nightlife and bars the apartment is quiet and close to the Safari shopping street ideal for big families or a group of friends You will be right in the heart of the action, with Costa Adeje being so close to all the popular places in the south The property has a large terrace with sunbeds, umbrella and most important - spectacular views of La Gomera Included in the price you will have a complimentary vehicle See the booking page One word best describes this apartment: LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION Just 150 m from the ocean and 15 minutes drive from the Tenerife south airport You will have access to the rooftop pool and there is also a fully equipped kitchen the apartment is ideally placed just 20 minutes away from 3 different golf courses Go to the booking page One of the nicest properties on Owners Direct in Tenerife: this luxury villa in Costa Adeje with a private garden and a heated swimming pool During your holiday here you will enjoy the most wonderful ocean view. Easy access to 2 great beaches, in Costa Adeje and Playa de Las Americas You will find great restaurants and bars in the area The villa also has a private parking space in case you decide to rent a car The place is suitable for children since all the stairs are protected by a fence If you are still and looking for a place to rent, we also have a list of Airbnbs in Tenerife Lots of parties and events in Tenerife in June 2018 - starting with Corpus Christi celebrations and continuing with the Midsummer Night Bonfires Many of the towns in Tenerife will have something planned for this religious celebration. The carpets are being laid out the night before the Corpus Christi day and the most impressive street carpets can be seen in the north of the island in La Laguna and La Orotava (7th of June) Guia de Isora and Adeje (on the 2nd and 3rd of June) In Plaza de Santa Catalina there will be a country ball - Baile de Magos with several music bands from the municipality Romeria en honor de San Isidro Labrador (San Isidore the Labourer) At 12:00 will take place the religious ceremony and then the pilgrimage that starts at Santa Catalina Church and goes towards La Alhondiga there will be a popular fiesta in the square in front of the church of Santa Catalina On this special and magical night several towns in Tenerife will have bonfires on the beach and you can attend to either one of this events if you want to take part in a local tradition: Puerto de la Cruz, Guia de Isora, El Medano but the ones mentioned have the best atmosphere On the 1st of June there will be a concert by Sharif Fernandez in Tenerife in the town of La Laguna The artist is back to the island to promote his latest album and tickets are available on www.tomaticket.es