Festivals, Restaurants, Nightlife and Shopping in San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Festivals

Festivities of great tradition, and of special devotion in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, are Holy Week held in the last week of Lent, Corpus Christi held in June and Pilgrimage of San Benito Abad in July. Also hugely popular is the Tenerife Carnival held in February/March. There are also many other religious celebrations held in this city and throughout the island all year round. During a visit to the island the tourist information offices can be asked for up to date information regarding celebratory dates.

Corpus Christi

The festival of Corpus Christi involves the streets being completely covered in an array of pictures and collages made from flowers, petals and leaves. Visitors can admire the works of art before the procession then marches through the town.

Pilgrimage of San Benito Abad

Among local celebrations is the Pilgrimage of San Benito Abad, which is held on the first Sunday of July, and is visited by people from all over the island. It has been declared a national tourist interest with competitions and prizes increasing the popularity of this urban festivity. The celebration is customarily marked by a small group of local women in traditional dress carrying fruit and flowers as an offering to the Saint.

The Hearts of Tejina

The Hearts of Tejina festival is extremely popular and unique. At the end of August, the men bring out their neighbourhood’s ‘heart’, decorated with bread, cakes and fruit. This is followed by a lively parade.

Festivity of Christ

Another significant religious celebration is the Festivity of Christ, which involves a fireworks display, is held on the 14th of September. At the end of July is the San Cristobal festivity, which is a significant celebration for the city.

 

 

Restaurants

Taberna la Casa de Óscar

This sophistocated establishment has a bar area as well as an extensive dining area. It is the ideal place to taste a traditional meal, or to try their delicious tapas, with a glass of wine from their ample wine list.

Address: Calle Herradores 66, 38204 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife.

Neke Restaurante Asador

This medium-priced restaurant is located opposite the Tenerife North Airport, on Subida del Pulpito. It has been converted into a modern establishment retaining a cosy and pleasant atmosphere, serving traditional cuisine, including fish, meat, and salads.

Address: Subida del Pulpito, S/N, 38206 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife.


Nightlife

Being a university town, San Cristóbal de La Laguna has a vibrant bar scene and is credited with having the liveliest nightlife on the island. The university zone is known as the "cuadrilátero," where an extensive array of over 100 bars and pubs, with diverse music, can be found. Students frequent bars in this area all nights of the week, although weekends are the busiest.

 

Shopping

Within the old town, the best shopping street is Calle Herradores, which has progressed since the growth of tourism in the area. Here there are a wide range of clothes, and souvenir shops, as well as cafes and bars. There are traditional shops scattered throughout the old town, where crafts can be bought.