CARNIVAL FEVER IS HITTING LOS CRISTIANOS FROM THURSDAY 20TH MARCH TO MONDAY 31ST MARCH!
Carnaval in Los Cristianos is one of the biggest on the island, after Santa Cruz, and has something to suit all ages. With a selection of music, dances, parades, and exhibitions, it is truly an event not to be missed.
Here is a programme of the main events, so you can plan your celebrations.
* Please note that the information above is meant as a guide and may be subject to change. Tenerife Property Shop does not guarantee it’s accuracy.
With the summer season having drawn to a close, we really must pinch ourselves to believe it’s October. With temperatures still not dropping below 20 degrees at night, now is the time of year that we really appreciate the stark contrast between the European climate and the one we are so blessed to have here in Tenerife.
So, with the children back at school, all businesses are ready at full throttle for the winter season. And, of course, that includes all the team here at Tenerife Property Shop.
The autumn and winter months are the perfect time to both advertise and purchase property here in Tenerife. Everyone is back in work mode, all solicitors, lawyers, and official offices are back to full opening times, and here at Tenerife Property Shop we are refreshed and eager to welcome all your enquiries.
The property market in Tenerife, and the Canaries in general, continues to exhibit the same excellent trends as it has since the post-Brexit recovery period. High quality properties, in the most sought-after locations, rarely stay on the market for more than a few months, and many sell within a matter of weeks. If we look at the facts and figures of just how many people are visiting the island, it’s not difficult to fathom why. This year, up to the end of August, a staggering 4,802,356 people arrived in Tenerife, meaning that by the end of the year some 7 million people will have visited our shores. This gives an average monthly figure of 602,402 visitors, a staggering 10% increase on 2023.
A visit to our shores in autumn is the perfect excuse to combine your property search with some serious sightseeing. With the temperatures hovering around the mid-twenties in the daytime, you can really soak up the sights without getting too hot and bothered.
The sunsets at this time of year are also unarguably the very best, the sky lighting up as though it is on fire, as the sun gently fades away behind the neighbouring island of La Gomera. There are some prime places to watch the sunset here on the west coast; but what better place than your very own place in the sun?
What’s Happening in Tenerife
The autumn months continue to attract visitors here from all walks of life. One particular group of visitors that flock here are surfers, the waves being at their optimum at this time of year. So how about sipping a cocktail on the terrace of your favourite bar, watching the surfers as the sun goes down?
There are also a couple of interesting, and very different festivals here at the end of October and November, these being "La Castañada" and the Fiesta of San Andres.
The Castañada is celebrated around the same time as our Halloween and also tends to coincide with All Saint’s Day on the 1st of November. Although Halloween is also very popular here, the island is proud to preserve cultures and practices including the roasting of chestnuts for the Castañada. This magical event is looked forward to by all ages each year, with children and adults dressing up in traditional costumes and schools inviting families to come and join in the celebrations.
The Fiesta of San Andres originated in La Orotava, in the north of the island, and is celebrated on the 30th of November each year. It is interesting to note that at this time of year, the temperatures are a lot lower in the north of the island, and rain is also very common. Tenerife has many microclimates, it’s possible to experience all seasons in just one day
If you wish to watch this first-hand, wrap up warm and head to either Icod de Los Viños in the north, or the mountain village of Chio in the southwest. Here you will find children with tin cans attached to strings, known as "cacharros", and adults with home-made go-karts. In Icod de Los Viños the festival is known as "Las Tablas", and in Chio as "Los Carros". The locals take this challenge very seriously and spend many months preparing their karts for race night. These handmade vehicles have no brakes, so the bottom of the steep streets are prepared some days in advance with heaps of used car tyres. A night to remember, and something that is surely unique to Tenerife. This tradition is a must-see that certainly isn’t for the feint hearted.
Here at Tenerife Property Shop we love to give you an insight into what it’s really like to live on this beautiful island. Combined with more than three decades of experience in the real estate industry, we can confidently say we have the knowledge and know-how to help you every step of the way with the purchase of your very own place in the sun.
In preparation for the coming winter season, we have already got our 2025 calendars printed. Pop along to see us at our offices in Puerto Colon, Las Adelfas, and San Blas, and pick up your free desk calendar. You will find all our offices open from Monday to Friday from 9:30am till 5:00pm.
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The summer is looming, yet again, and with it brings sun, fun, cocktails & tourists, all of which, despite some recent adverse press, are welcomed with open arms!
With temperatures predicted to soar to record highs across the Canaries this year, here in Tenerife we are certainly in for a summer to remember.
As some of you may already know, on 29th June Ed Sheeran will bring his spectacular "Mathematics Tour" exclusively to our island; the only performance he will make across Spain! Tickets for the concert, at the Heliodoro Rodriguez López stadium in Santa Cruz, sold out within the hour. So, for those of you who weren’t lucky enough to grab a ticket, what else is in store in Tenerife this summertime?
Well, like all years, the start of summer is marked by the solstice on 20th June, a date which is celebrated, not just in the Canary Islands, but also throughout Spain, by the tradition of San Juan, a tradition of which goes back centuries. Folklore says that fire purifies the soul and drives away evil spirits, so San Juan is celebrated by numerous bonfires and elaborate firework displays, and really is a night to remember.
It is well known that the locals here love to find any excuse for a fiesta, and this year San Juan will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd June, when adults and children alike will take part in one of the most anticipated parties of the year. Bonfires and firecrackers will light up the skies as families, friends, and neighbours gather and dance and sing around the fires. For the bravest, jumping on the flames and running into the sea at midnight are also par for the course … please do not try this at home!
Here at Tenerife Property Shop, summer is traditionally our quieter season, a slight lull after the flurry of activity and sales of the winter months. This winter, like every year, our offices have been a hive of activity as we have worked tirelessly to ensure all our clients enjoyed a stress-free service and process for their property purchase or sale.
For this reason we, as a company, are taking a short time out at the end of August to allow everyone some family time, and to re-charge our batteries. You can see our summer closing hours below:
This winter Tenerife Property Shop has welcomed a plethora of nationalities through our doors, having received an influx of purchasers from across Europe: from Hungary to Lithuania … as we mentioned earlier … always welcome!
The month of June is perfect in Tenerife, enjoying pleasant temperatures and less-crowded beaches, as a precursor to the hot and busy months of July and August, when the islands fill with National and International visitors alike, making June the perfect time to get about and explore the island and decide on the location for your next property purchase.
Whether you are looking to buy or sell, we will be more than happy to offer our professional advice. We can provide you with a realistic valuation, up to date statistics on the current housing market trends, or let us guide you on an orientation tour, sharing our decades of knowledge with you. Our portfolio spans across the South of Tenerife, ensuring that we will find you your perfect place in the sun!
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WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR UK PASSPORT HOLDERS ENTERING THE EU?
Following recent confusion, and some tourists being refused travel, it is important to check when your passport expires, as rules have changed since Brexit. You might assume that your passport is valid up to the expiry date. But this isn’t always the case.
Pre Brexit, UK passport holders could freely travel across Europe up to and including the expiry date shown on their passports. However, the UK is now classified by the EU a ‘third country’ and therefore UK passport holders are ‘third country nationals’, and therefore face different rules
For a UK passport holder to visit the EU, they will need a valid passport, and MUST ensure that it meets BOTH of the following rules:
the passport MUST have been issued within 10 YEARS of the day you enter the EU country
the expiry date MUST be valid for a minimum of 3 MONTHS* after the date of departure from the EU country
* Although the rules are 3 months validity for the Schengen countries (which includes most EU countries plus Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland), some countries which require a visa for entry do have a 6 month validity rule, so the UK Government does suggest sticking to 6 months validity to ensure you are covered.
