What's on in Candelaria
Coming up in Candelaria
Festivals & Fiestas
🇬🇧 English-friendly
Free
Festival of the Virgin of Candelaria (August Pilgrimage)
Candelaria's biggest celebration honours the patron saint of the Canary Islands, drawing well o
5 Aug–16 Aug 2026
· Candelaria
Great for visitors
Experiences & Workshops
⭐ Local Gem
🇬🇧 English-friendly
Free
Guanche Ceremony (Re-enactment of the Finding of the Virgin)
On the eve of the big festival, performers in Guanche costume re-enact the legendary discovery
14 Aug 2026
· Candelaria
Great for visitors
Festivals & Fiestas
🇬🇧 English-friendly
Free
Fiesta of the Virgin of Candelaria (August Festival)
The Canary Islands' biggest pilgrimage and patron-saint festival, drawing huge crowds to the se
15 Aug 2026
· Candelaria
Great for visitors
Good for expats