Tenerife news today, 10 October: rain, Playa Jardín reopens and a busy weekend

Rain pre-alert in the north of Tenerife

Emergency services are keeping the rain pre-alert in place for Lanzarote, La Graciosa, Fuerteventura and the northern slopes of Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Heavy showers may exceed 15 litres per square metre in an hour, with the odd isolated storm, especially in the afternoon and evening. The eastern islands carry the highest risk; in the north of Tenerife the chance is lower, but bring an umbrella just in case. Source

Playa Jardín reopens for swimming

Good news: Puerto de la Cruz has reopened the central cove of Playa Jardín after the health authority confirmed the water is safe for bathing again. The beach had been closed since Wednesday due to high enterococci levels — the fourth closure this year. If you were craving a dip, you can head back. Source

What's open in Tenerife on Monday 12 October?

Monday 12th is a national public holiday, and although most shops close, the rules allow some supermarkets and businesses in tourist areas to open. Before heading out to shop, check whether your usual store is open and when. Source

Tenerife Peñón Fest arrives on 23 and 24 October

Santa Cruz de Tenerife will host the Tenerife Peñón Fest on 23 and 24 October: two days of live music with a wide food offering, eco-markets and leisure areas. Save the date if you like festivals. Source

A date is set for Santa Cruz's Christmas lights switch-on

Santa Cruz is already getting ready for Christmas: this year's traditional lights switch-on will be a big party with live music and guest artists, taking the lights to more than 600 locations across the municipality. The city will dress up for the party sooner than you think. Source

La Laguna opens its historic cemetery for guided tours

A curious plan for Saturday: La Laguna is launching guided tours of the San Juan cemetery, with more than 200 years of history. They run every Saturday at 10am and let you discover tombs, sculptures and figures from the town's past. Source