FESTIVALS IN FUERTEVENTURA

The oldest carnival tradition is claimed by Venice with laws establishing the holiday dating back to the 13th century. The meaning of carnival has changed over the years and is now and excuse for getting dressed up and letting your hair down.  Usually fiestas revolve around the patron saint of one particular village or another. They usually consist of religious ceremonies, processions either through the streets or, in coastal areas, on the sea and fairs and music

Main Festivals

On January 6th is the Dia de los Reyes:  Three Holy Kings Day, The Three Holy Kings are celebrated all over the island, and the rest of Spain and the Canary Island. In Fuerteventura the eve of Epiphany is marked by a street parade, during which the Three Wise Men distribute Christmas gifts to the children of the towns.

February and March is Carnival time in Fuerteventura!  This is the Canary Islands most popular festival that time of year, with the longest tradition and is celebrated all over all the islands in the Archipelago of the Canaries.

Apart from the inhabitants of the island, thousands of tourists are attracted by the fun and colours of the carnival celebrations too. Much of the spectacle of the carnival revolves around the Carnival Queen, who is elected in a grand gala that is held on a night that is considered one of the high points of the carnival.

The funfairs are great for the kids but they do not normally get going until about 7pm. After the parade which tends to end at the open air party that has bands and musical tributes, the fun fair is here also and all the bars and restaurants normally have a stall down there too! This party doesn't normally get going until midnight and keeps going generally until the very early hours, literally 6-8am, so I would advise if you are thinking of partying hard with the locals then to join them in their tradition of a siesta!

During February and March; here are the some of the approximate dates for the towns and villages in Fuerteventura that the Carnival will take place. Some run over one day others for weeks!

• Puerto Del Rosario - 13th till 28th

• Betancuria and Antigua - 18th till 23rd

• Tuineje - March 3rd till 13th

• Costa Calma - March 4th

• Pajara - March 5th

• La Lajita - March 6th

• Morro Jable and Corralejo - March 10th till 25th

• Check locally for more acurate times!

In March or April usually happens Holy Week,  throughout the Semana Santa you will be able to watch the solemn pre-Easter processions where where sacred icons and religious statues are carried through the streets of many villages and towns throughout the island.

There are many more fiestas that happen during the year throughout Fuerteventura, If you are lucky enough to be on holiday when one is taking place then we would highly recommend going along to watch and participate!