Subida a Guía de Isora – Tenerife’s motoring event
June 1, 2023
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The 4th edition of a highly anticipated sporting event will take place on May 6th at Playa de San Juan in the municipality of Guía de Isora, which is considered one of the most significant sports events on the island.
The IV edition of the Alcaraván International Swimming Competition will be held on 29th April 2023 in San Juan Beach, organised by the C.N. ISORA SWIM. This event has acquired great prestige, becoming one of the most important in the archipelago.
If you are looking for a quiet place to disconnect from the stress of the city and enjoy the nature and culture of the Canary Islands, Guía de Isora is an excellent choice. Located in an area of coast and summits of Tenerife, this municipality has a wide variety of places to visit and activities to do.
The Biosphere Destination certification recognises the efforts made by this amazing community to promote sustainable tourism, help protect the environment and boost the local economy, and has been recognised as the best sustainability certification tool in the world.
The Pascua Florida is an interesting artistic proposal in Guía de Isora, the only one of its kind in Spain, consisting of the creation of several large-scale montages inspired by scenes from the Passion, by florists and artists using flowers or plant material.
The burning of Lucas is a tradition that originated in Guía de Isora in 1794, as a way of condemning Fray Lucas, a seductive friar who was dismissed by the bishop due to his immorality. Every year, on the feast of San Juan, a doll representing Fray Lucas is burnt as a way of ridiculing his behaviour and condemning him to burn at the stake for life. Nowadays, the tradition consists of competitions for the best "Lucas", dances, costume exhibitions and, of course, the burning of the dummy.
In March, Guía de Isora, Tenerife, celebrates wine with events and activities. Visitors can try local wines and taste delicious tapas at the Tapas and Wine Night, and explore local wineries and vineyards. It's a great opportunity to experience the culture and gastronomy of the region.
This event, which saw the participation of 64 young talents in the Under 21 category, attracted an international audience interested in water sports.
In Tenerife, whale watching is a popular tourist activity thanks to the large population and diversity of these marine mammals. You can see dolphins and whales on different tours, where you can find up to 21 different species.
