Annual events

A calendar full of life and tradition

February

Surfing and Bodyboarding Championship

It counts towards the Canary Islands Bodyboarding Circuit, as well as the Canary Islands Surfing Circuit (rated three stars).

Location: Punta Blanca

March

Wine Month - Regional Wine Competition and Tapas and Wine Night

A month dedicated to wine, with various wine-related activities: workshops, tastings, concerts, etc.
Location: throughout the municipality

March

Carnivals - The Burning of Lucas

The burning of Lucas, a tradition that began in 1794 in Guía de Isora, commemorates the dismissal of a friar for misconduct. Every San Juan, an effigy representing him is burned, accompanied today by competitions, dances and costumes.

March

Mountain Race

A sporting event highlighted in the calendars of trail running enthusiasts. It usually features three categories: a long distance category, a short distance category and a hiking route.
Location: Guía de Isora town centre

April (Maundy Thursday and Good Friday)

Pascua Florida

During Holy Week, Guía de Isora becomes a landmark with the celebration of Pascua Florida. Artistic creation and tradition come together in Guía de Isora to bring to life an event that is unique in Spain due to its theme…

April

Alcaraván swimming crossing

The Isora Swim Guaju Swimming Club is organising a swimming event in the bay of Playa de San Juan with distances ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 metres for federated and non-federated swimmers, as well as children’s events of up to 500 metres. The event is supported by the Guía de Isora Sports Council.

May

Pilgrimage of Saint Isidore

With performances by local folk groups, floats and parades through the town centre of Guía de Isora.
Location: Guía de Isora

30 May

Canary Islands Day and Craft Fair

Performances of traditional music, folklore, singing and string instruments, Canarian dancing and traditional costume making.
The fair also has stalls where participating artisans display and sell their gastronomic products, wines, toys and other typical products.
Location: Alcalá

3rd and 4th of June

Guía de Isora hill climb

Every June, the Guía de Isora Hill Climb is held, organised by the Tance IsoraMotor Sport Racing Team on the TF-463 road. Drivers compete in a 5 km race in different categories, with large crowds and support from the Town Council.

Second weekend in July

Traditions Day

An event that allows Chirche to become, for a few hours, a place that travels back in time, specifically to the 1940s and 1950s…

July

Acuatlón

A sporting event involving running, swimming and running.

Location: San Juan Beach

July - August

Feasts of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Local festival in honour of the Virgin of Carmen with a multitude of leisure activities for all ages.
Location: San Juan Beach

Second week of August

Alcalá Festivals and Fireworks

Local festival in honour of the Virgin of Candelaria, patron saint of the Canary Islands, where, in addition to various activities, the fireworks display stands out…

September

Patron Saint Festivities of Our Lady of Light and Craft Fair

A festival that combines tradition and modernity with activities for all ages. It includes the Craft Fair, where artisans from all over the island showcase the most authentic side of the municipality. It is held in the old town of Guía de Isora.

17th and 18th September

Canary Islands Model Car Championship

A festival that combines tradition and modernity with activities for all ages, including the Craft Fair, where artisans from across the island showcase the traditional essence of the municipality. It is held in Guía de Isora town centre.

20th October

Triatlón

A sporting event that pushes participants to their limits with a combination of swimming, cycling and running.
The event takes place between the towns of Playa de San Juan and Guía.
Location: Playa de San Juan

October - November

WTA Tour Tenerife Ladies Open and ATP Tenerife Challenger (professional tennis)

In 2021, Guía de Isora hosted the WTA Tenerife Ladies Open and ATP Tenerife Challenger international tournaments at the Abama Tennis Academy. Following their success, in 2022 the municipality renewed its commitment to hosting major international sporting events.

November

Carros de Chío

Los Carros de Chio is a unique event that is traditionally held every year
for the feast of Saint Andrew on 29 November, a custom that, according to
oral tradition, has more than 100 years of history.

November

Volcano festivals

This festival commemorates the eruption of the Chinyero volcano and the enormous change that this event brought about in the lives of our ancestors.
Various religious and leisure activities take place throughout the weekend.
Location: Guía de Isora town centre.

November

International Spearfishing Open

Team competition featuring national and international athletes.
Location: San Juan Beach

December

Annual Christmas Concert and Gospel Concert

Part of the Canary Islands Gospel Festival, it features two concerts in the municipality.
Location: Alcalá Cultural Centre and Guía de Isora Town Centre Auditorium.

December

Concert by Russian pianist Valerij Petasch

Traditional end-of-year concert. The pianist and composer is an honorary member of the International Chopin Society of Poland and has a particular fondness for Romantic composers: Chopin, Schubert, Brahms and Mendelssohn Bartholdy.
Location: Guía de Isora town centre

December

Charity night run

Traditional Christmas event in which anyone who wishes to support the cause can participate, regardless of their level of fitness.
Location: San Juan Beach

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Annual events

A calendar full of life and tradition

February

Surfing and Bodyboarding Championship

March

Wine Month - Regional Wine Competition and Tapas and Wine Night

March

Carnivals - The Burning of Lucas

March

Mountain Race

April (Maundy Thursday and Good Friday)

Pascua Florida

April

Alcaraván swimming crossing

May

Pilgrimage of Saint Isidore

30 May

Canary Islands Day and Craft Fair

3rd and 4th of June

Guía de Isora hill climb

Second weekend in July

Traditions Day

July

Acuatlón

July - August

Feasts of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Second week of August

Alcalá Festivals and Fireworks

September

Patron Saint Festivities of Our Lady of Light and Craft Fair

17th and 18th September

Canary Islands Model Car Championship

20th October

Triatlón

October - November

WTA Tour Tenerife Ladies Open and ATP Tenerife Challenger (professional tennis)

November

Carros de Chío

November

Volcano festivals

November

International Spearfishing Open

December

Annual Christmas Concert and Gospel Concert

December

Concert by Russian pianist Valerij Petasch

December

Charity night run

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