Tenerife’s pilgrimages are popular festivities that combine tradition, religious devotion, and celebration. These events are deeply rooted in the island’s agricultural and livestock-raising heritage, honoring the patron saints of each municipality with offerings of local produce, folk music, traditional dress, and parades of elegantly adorned carts.
Throughout the year, almost every municipality in Tenerife holds its own pilgrimage, the most renowned being:
The Pilgrimage of San Marcos in Tegueste (April).
The Pilgrimage of San Benito in La Laguna (July).
And the Pilgrimage of San Roque in Garachico (August).
These dates become moments of unity for locals and visitors alike, who enjoy Canarian hospitality, its gastronomy, and the festive atmosphere that fills every corner of the island.
The pilgrimages are not only a tribute to tradition, but also a unique opportunity to connect with the cultural and spiritual essence of Tenerife.