Tenerife news today, 13 October: rain, cruise ships and a classic says goodbye

Rain and strong wind on Tuesday in Tenerife

Grab your raincoat: Aemet is forecasting a rainy Tuesday across the Canaries, with locally very strong wind gusts in Tenerife, especially in the southeast and the far west of the island. If you had beach plans, better find a plan B indoors and check the forecast before heading out. Source

4.2 million passengers at the Canary airports in September

The archipelago's airports handled 4,204,223 passengers in September, 0.9% fewer than a year ago. Tenerife South recorded 954,710 travellers (-4.2%) and Tenerife North 636,443 (+0.5%), while La Palma climbed 8%. Tourism remains strong, albeit with slightly more contained figures. Source

The Norwegian Star opens the cruise season

The cruise ships are back: the Norwegian Star, which docked at the Puerto del Rosario pier, has kicked off the autumn-winter 2026-2027 season in Fuerteventura. A classic that livens up the coast and local businesses. Source

Mercadona opens its 'Tienda 9' in Adeje

Mercadona reopens its new 'Tienda 9' in Adeje after a 5.8-million-euro investment and with a staff of 49 workers. If you shop in the south of Tenerife, you'll find the store renovated with all the new-model features. Source

Pan de Lata, a La Laguna classic, closes after 10 years

A beloved spot says goodbye: Pan de Lata, on San Agustín street in La Laguna, is closing after 10 years. It will stay open until 18 October and is encouraging customers to share photos of their favourite moments. If you're in the area, there's still time to bid farewell. Source

Public holidays 2027: this is how the bridges look in the Canaries

Good news for planning your next getaway: the 2027 work calendar is now official. The Canaries will have 16 August as a regional holiday plus several long weekends, including All Saints' Day and Constitution Day. Note the dates if you want to avoid or make the most of the crowds. Source