The irony regarding the spate of heatwaves that have characterised what seems to be nearly every week this summer on Tenerife is that the unusually hot weather that visitors are lapping up is turning Tenerife into a tinderbox.

Supposed to be an invitation to hear music under the moonlight, the festival turned out to be a catalogue of disastrous and misguided organisation[...]

Title: Alisios Pop FestivalLocation: Plaza del Cristo, La LagunaLink out: Click hereDescription: A showcase for local groups and singers. Entrants applied via radio station Marcha FM and take to the stage with a chance to win glory. The event is part of a campaign to promote healthy fun without abusing alcohol and drugs. Starts at [...]

The big news of the week was the heat wave which pushed temperatures above the 40C mark across much of the island…

Title: Summer CarnavalLocation: Playa de las AmericasDescription: The spirit of carnaval on a balmy summers evening. From 7.30pm a Coso parade will travel from Hotel Villa Cortes to Piramides de Arona along La Milla de Oro (Golden Mile – don’t tell Blackpool) Featuring dancers, music and colour – expected to last around two hours and [...]

Title: Heineken Campus RockLocation: Plaza del Cristo, La LagunaDescription: Live from 9pm a great line up of Hombres G, Bebe, Efecto Mariposa, Preciados and more. First 1,000 tickets 16 euros, then 20 euros in advance or 24 euros on the night. On sale at Carrefour, Viajes Halcon or via www.ticketmaster.es Date: 2010-09-24

Title: CD Tenerife v MallorcaLocation: Heliodoro Stadium, Santa CruzDescription: The pre season presentation game. Mallorca finished fifth in La Liga and should prove a tough test for the new look CD Tenerife. Kick off at 9pm.Date: 2010-08-20

Title: Classic Toyota Car Festival Location: The Esplanade, GarachicoDescription: Family, sports, big and small, if it’s a Toyota it will be heading for Garachico on Sunday 22 August. From 10am the cars will gather at the esplanade down by the new marina. There will of course be music, and a giant paella will make sure [...]

Although on a relatively quiet road, many people are attracted to this spot by some absolutely WOW views…but where on Tenerife is it?

Title: Roller Skating Dance GalaLocation: Los Cristianos sports hall Description: Think Ice Dancing but swap the blades for wheels and you have this FREE gala in the sports hall next to the swimming pool. Featured artists include Italian champion Simone Fraietta, Spanish champion Laura Gonzalez, and Canarian champions Luna Casaretto, Florencia Fajardo and Carolina Fajardo. [...]