This weekend, the picturesque El Socorro Beach in Los Realejos, Tenerife, will transform into the largest open-air wine bar as it hosts the 7th Great Tenerife Wine Festival on Saturday, 7th September. The event, running from 18:00 to 02:00, aims to celebrate and promote responsible, sustainable practices in relation to the environment while offering a unique wine and gastronomic experience.
A Showcase of 92 Wines from Tenerife and Beyond
The festival will feature an impressive selection of 92 wines from 29 wineries representing the six designations of origin in Tenerife: Valle de La Orotava, Tacoronte-Acentejo, Ycoden-Daute-Isora, Güímar, Abona, and Islas Canarias. Additionally, wines from the Denomination of Origin of La Gomera will be showcased as a guest island. Attendees will have the chance to taste a variety of wines, including dry whites, fruity rosés, carbonic maceration reds, young reds, barrel-aged reds, crianza reds, and sweet wines.
Culinary Delights and Live Entertainment
The festival will also offer a diverse array of gastronomic delights from eight different food establishments, such as Cátering La Mano Buena, Mima’s Amor al Primer Mordisco, La Trottola Food Truck, Restaurante Las Chozas, Maximina Gastrobar, Bar El Saucito, Momentos Teté, and Tasca El Tejadito. Wine tastings will be priced between 1.50 and 3 euros, while food items will range from 2 to 5 euros.
Music will play a vital role in enhancing the atmosphere, with live performances by DJ Vamos y la Liamos (Mingo Show), La Calle de Al’Lao, Arístides Moreno, and Miss Music Band.
Transportation and Sustainability Initiatives
In an effort to promote sustainability, the event will be glass-free. Instead, tritan wine glasses, a more sustainable option, will be available for purchase at 2 euros each. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their reusable glasses from previous editions. Recycled paper bags will be distributed for waste disposal, and those who use them properly will be rewarded.
To ease transportation and reduce the carbon footprint, the Town Hall of Los Realejos will provide free shuttle buses from the vicinity of the old Municipal Market and Parque de San Agustín, starting at 17:30. Additionally, a transfer service to minibuses will be available near the Hacienda de las Cuatro Ventanas on Carretera de El Socorro. Shared taxi services are also recommended.
Community Support and Collaboration
This festival is a collaborative effort supported by the Island Council of Tenerife and the six regulatory councils of the island, reflecting a communal commitment to both cultural celebration and environmental responsibility.
Attendees can look forward to an event that combines the best of local wines, diverse culinary offerings, and live music in a beautiful, open-air setting on Tenerife’s northern coast.
