Candelaria
Festival of the Virgin of Candelaria
14 Agosto — 15 Agosto
The most important religious celebration in the Canary Islands. Thousands of pilgrims walk from across the island to the Basilica of Candelaria to venerate the patron saint of the archipelago. On the night of August 14th a spectacular torchlight procession takes place.
Highlights
Nighttime pilgrimage with torches
Solemn mass at the Basilica
Reenactment of the Virgin appearing to the Guanches