Calima is a natural phenomenon that occurs several times a year in all the Canary Islands, including Tenerife. It is a type of atmospheric phenomenon that happens when the wind blows from the African desert and brings sand to Tenerife and the other Canary Islands. The warm or hot east wind from Africa that reaches the Canary Islands is called Calima. The Calima brings warm temperatures, but also dusty and sandy air, which can reduce visibility and make it difficult to breathe. The humidity falls, the temperature rises, and the air gets dusty, which is why the Calima is also called "dry fog". The Calima can cause a noticeable increase in temperature, making the atmosphere more humid and uncomfortable, particularly during the summer months. The Calima can last for a few hours or even several days.

The Calima affects the life on Tenerife, and locals have different ways of dealing with it. Some wait it out at home, while others head to the mountains, where the sky is back to seeing blue skies again. Some people simply get in their car, turn on the air conditioning, and drive to authentic mountain villages. Having a car makes life better when the Calima arrives in Tenerife. The Calima can also have some positive aspects, such as spectacular sunsets full of reds and oranges that you cant see anywhere else.

In summary, Calima is a natural phenomenon that occurs in Tenerife and the other Canary Islands several times a year. It is a warm or hot east wind from Africa that brings dusty and sandy air, which can reduce visibility and make it difficult to breathe. The Calima can last for a few hours or even several days and can cause a noticeable increase in temperature, making the atmosphere more humid and uncomfortable, particularly during the summer months. Locals have different ways of dealing with the Calima, and it can also have some positive aspects, such as spectacular sunsets.