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Tenerife in July 2016

The Colours of Fiestas

The biggest events of the month are the July Fiestas in Puerto de la Cruz with the Embarcación Virgen del Carmen, which takes place each year on the on the Tuesday before the 16th - this year the 12th. These celebrations in honour of the Virgen del Carmen are the most important festivals in Puerto de la Cruz. Many thousands of people gather on the fishing harbour as she's carried by fishermen onto one of the boats before setting sail on an maritime procession.

There are no national or regional public holidays in July. However, at municipal level, the following fiestas are public holidays in the districts listed:
  • 12th July - Fiestas of the Virgen del Carmen in Puerto de la Cruz.
  • 25th July - Fiesta of Santiago Apóstol in Santiago del Teide.
  • 26th July - Fiesta of Santa Ana in Candelaria, Garachico and Santiago del Teide.
 You'll also be able to join in the following celebrations:
  • 10th July - Romería San Benito de Abad in La Laguna.
  • 16th July - Fiestas of Nuestra Señora del Carmen in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Los Realejos.
  • 25th July - Fiesta of Santiago Apóstol in Los Realejos.
  • 25th July - Fiestas of Santa Ana in Candelaria.
  • 25th July - Commemorations of the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife with a re-enactment of the naval battle performed by locals and actors.
  • 31st July - Romería Finca España in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Tenerife Land of Eternal Christmas

Sunbathing SantaDesert Island ChristmasScuba Diving SantaTropical Santa
Santa's Having a Whale of a TimeSurfing SantaWaterski SantaCamel Rodeo Santa
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