Feast of San Andrés: new wine, chestnuts, and tradition in the north of the island

The end of November marks one of the most anticipated moments of the popular calendar in Tenerife: the Romería de San Andrés, a festival that combines new wine, roasted chestnuts, and the joy of the Canarian people.
Especially celebrated in Icod de los Vinos, La Orotava, and Puerto de la Cruz, this tradition is one of the most authentic on the island and a perfect opportunity to get to know its most genuine culture.

From Las Casas Tenerife, we invite you to experience this local tradition with the perfect balance of tradition, flavour, and relaxation in your luxury holiday villa.

A festival with history and flavour

The Romería de San Andrés has its origin in an agricultural custom: opening the wineries to taste the young wine from the harvest.
Over the centuries, this practice evolved into a great popular celebration that marks the start of winter in the north of Tenerife.

During the last days of November, the towns fill with aromas of roasted chestnuts, new wine, and salted fish, while the streets become a meeting point for neighbours, music, and tradition.

The “tabladas”: a unique tradition of Tenerife

One of the most curious and fun images of this festival is the tabladas de San Andrés.
Children, young people (and not so young) slide down the steep streets on wooden boards, in a kind of "artisanal descent" that represents the noise of ancient barrels rolling along the roads when wine was transported.

It is such a unique tradition that can only be experienced in this northern area, and each year it attracts more visitors who want to see —or try— this fun custom.

Typical cuisine of the festival

No celebration of San Andrés is complete without tasting its most characteristic flavours.
During these days, the squares and wineries offer:

🍷 New wine, made with local grapes such as Listán Negro or Negramoll.
🌰 Roasted chestnuts, freshly picked from the northern mountains.
🐟 Salted fish, a traditional delight accompanied by mojo and wrinkled potatoes.
🧀 Canarian cheeses, perfect for pairing with the young wine.

Everything is enjoyed among folk music, dancing, and the warm atmosphere of the people of Tenerife who open their doors to all who wish to join.

From your villa: tradition with comfort and style

After experiencing a day full of joy and flavour, returning to your villa in Las Casas Tenerife is the perfect complement.
There you can relax in your private pool, enjoy a quiet dinner, or continue the tradition with a tasting of local wines on the terrace.

Moreover, we can arrange for you:

• Private visits to local wineries.

• Personalised excursions to the romerías.

• Gourmet baskets with seasonal products (chestnuts, wine, cheeses).

• Private chef to prepare typical dishes for the occasion.

So you can enjoy the spirit of the festival, without renouncing comfort and privacy.

Experience Canarian tradition from your home in Tenerife

The Romería de San Andrés is not just a festival: it is a way of feeling the island, its people, and its roots.
Among the aroma of chestnuts and the taste of young wine, you will discover an authentic, close, and vibrant Tenerife.

At Las Casas Tenerife, we offer you the perfect balance of culture, rest, and luxury.
Because living the tradition can also be an exclusive experience.