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Plaza de España (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) |
There are no public holidays in the month, but a few local holidays:
- 12 July: Festivity of the Virgen del Carmen in Puerto de la Cruz
- 25 July: Festivity of Santiago Apóstol in Santiago del Teide
- 26 July: Festivity of Santa Ana in Candelaria and Santiago del Teide
The biggest events in July are:
- The Romería Regional de San Benito Abad in La Laguna, which is usually held on the second Sunday of July each year.
- Also on the second Sunday of July, the Day of Traditions in Chirche.
- The Embarkation of the Virgen del Carmen in Puerto de la Cruz usually takes place on the Tuesday prior to 16 July - this year on Tuesday 12 July.
- 25 July is the anniversary of the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1797) and the city celebrates its proud victory over English Admiral, Horatio Nelson.