Spain traditions to enjoy by Tenerife holidays Fiesta San Vincente Martyr off the beaten track.

Spain traditions are reflected by Spanish holidays called Fiestas all over Spain, on its mainland as well as on Balearic and Canary Islands.

Tenerife fiestas are prominent in the group Canary Island holidays.

Tenerife holiday celebrations are amazing by amount, quality and diversity in the light of an island with only about 800 000 inhabitants.

Many a holiday home in Tenerife in the San Vincente resort Tropicana is owned by British and other nationals which enjoy free wine and Tenerife cuisine during San Vincente Holiday Fiesta every winter thanks to Spain traditions.

Spanish traditions of little Tenerife towns and hamlets can often be enjoyed with surprising fun and generosity.

There is another religious Spanish event, where no free food and drink are on the agenda. It's called Corpus Christi La Orotava, whose traditions are world famous, contrary to the ones of San Vincente. It's the amazing street art with sand and flower carpets Corpus Christi which attracts in La Orotava.

Example Tenerife events Agenda Fiesta San Vincente Mártir 2009:

1. Friday Jan 16 - Start of Fiesta
   
   
2. Sunday Jan - 18 Romeria traditional parade San Vincente Tigaiga


3. Tuesday Jan 20 - Free paella food for all with dance 8.p.m.
   (not live music band for a change)


4. Thursday Jan 21 - Religiuos holiday with archbishop, island president
   Tenerife personalities and Philarmonic Orquester Realejos music show,
   fiesta start 11 a.m., also fireworks,
   show on life of martyr at Teatro Centro Cine Los Realejos at 9.p.m.


5. Friday Jan 22 - Main Festival starting 10 p.m.
   with media and television broadcast; traditional games during day time, fireworks at night


6. Saturday Jan 23 - Festival de humour 10.p.m.
7. Monday Jan 26 - 2.p.m. Free Tenerife cuisine with tapas wine,
   cool drinks or juice;
   traditional games and 8.p.m show group Special Kimbara;
   voting of next year organizer - Fireworks

Interesting history which involves the dramatic Landres Pest epidemic which ended on this day of saint is reported by El Dia. in Spanish.

Why are Spain traditions by Fiesta San Vincente mainly celebrated at night?

Normal work in San Vincente doesn't stop during day time during most holidays. It's at night when most prefer going out in Tenerife.

This is deeply rooted in Spain traditions on mainland Spain as well as in Tenerife culture by its own customs.

Also, night time celebrations lend themselves to more romantic holidays which can be seen in La Laguna around Christmas where walks and enjoying a traditional restaurant is one of recommended things to do in Tenerife.

Where is San Vincente Tigaiga?

Please note San Vincente is a Pueblo (village) which belongs to Los Realejos very close to Puerto de la Cruz.

Both latter towns are famous for their own Spain traditions which are celebrated by fiestas of all kind.
But, this is no reason for a little village to do its own thing to add to Tenerife attractions by festive Tenerife events for locals and tourists alike.

Will there be more Tenerife holiday fiestas in San Vincente in the future?

Every year a different business of the village San Vincente organizes church holidays with shows, dance, games, and free food. Inhabitants are encouraged to help finance everything by donations, beforehand.
In 2009 the village carpenter was in charge. In fact on the last day of San Vincente Tenerife holidays of its church saint a new organizer is named.

How get to San Vincente or Tigaiga?

See mapped pictures of San Vincente Tigaiga, where you even see the coastal road leading to it in photos of Los Realejos...

Just follow the coastal road in direction Icod de los Vinos after turning immediately right from the Los Realejos traffic circle San Agostin...
Take the mountain route via Santiago del Teide in direction Icod de los, Vinos, Los Realejos and Puerto de la Cruz when you come from Tenerife South...

Best is to rent a car when you don't have one or to use a taxi when living near San Vincente or in one of Tenerife hotels nearby.

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