More Than 20,000 People Turn Out for La Laguna’s San Benito Pilgrimage
If you happened to be anywhere near La Laguna on Sunday, you’ll already know…it was busy. Very busy. More than 20,000 people filled the historic...
Category: Culture & Tradition
One of Tenerife’s biggest romerías returns to La Laguna this weekend
If you’ve never experienced a Canarian romería, you’re in for a treat. They’re not just processions. They’re a proper celebration of island life, with traditional...
Historic Documents Reveal How La Laguna Organised Festival Dances Nearly 400 Years Ago
Three historic documents preserved in the Municipal Archive of La Laguna offer a fascinating glimpse into how Tenerife’s public celebrations were organised during the 17th...
La Laguna’s San Benito Festivities Continue with Regional Pilgrimage and Baile de Magos Still to Come
La Laguna is in the middle of celebrating the 80th edition of the San Benito Abad Festivities, with more than 40 events honouring Tenerife’s folklore,...
Candelaria Celebrates Another Week of Santa Ana and Virgen del Carmen Festivities
Candelaria is gearing up for another busy week of celebrations as the Santa Ana and Virgen del Carmen Festivities continue with a varied programme of...
Tenerife’s Animal-Friendly Take on San Fermín Brings the Community Together
While the traditional San Fermín celebrations in Pamplona continue to divide opinion over bull running, a neighbourhood in Tenerife has created its own version that...
Registration Opens for Santa Cruz’s Virgen del Carmen Maritime Procession
The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has opened registration for boat owners wishing to take part in the traditional Virgen del Carmen maritime...
Los Realejos Publishes Full Programme for the 2026 Virgen del Carmen Festivities
The Los Realejos Town Council has released the full programme of events for the 2026 Virgen del Carmen Festivities, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy...
Playa de las Américas to Host XV India Festival and Ratha Yatra Tenerife
Playa de las Américas will once again become a showcase of Indian culture on 18th and 19th July with the return of the XV India...
Child and Senior Romeras Chosen for La Laguna’s San Benito Abad 2026 Festivities
The celebrations for San Benito Abad 2026 in La Laguna are now almost complete after the selection of the festival’s Child Romera and Senior Romera...