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Candelaria Fiestas 2025: Plaza, Basilica and the Virgen de la Candelaria Procession

The seaside town of Candelaria on Tenerife’s east coast celebrates its most important festivities each August. Streets fill with bunting, traditional music and food, while the historic basilica and its vast plaza host religious events. This gallery walks you through the atmosphere: an overview of the main square, decorated pedestrian areas, the basilica inside and out, folk dances, and the solemn procession of the Virgen de la Candelaria.

Main Plaza and Basilica — First Impressions

The celebration centers around the expansive square fronting the basilica. It’s the best place to start your visit, get oriented, and watch the evening crowd build up.

Wide view of the Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria and the large seafront plaza set up for the August fiestas.

Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria

The basilica’s façade and tower dominate the waterfront. During fiestas, banners hang from the buildings and visitors flow in and out for services and music.

Full façade and bell tower of the Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria with fiesta decorations.

Close view of the basilica entrance as visitors arrive for events during Candelaria fiestas.

Inside the Basilica

Step indoors to see the nave, chandeliers and the main altarpiece where devotional acts take place throughout the week.

Interior of the Basilica of Candelaria with worshippers and folk costumes near the sanctuary.

Decorated Streets and Squares

The town dresses up for the occasion: bunting, banners and balconies frame cafés and pedestrian lanes. These areas are ideal for a relaxed stroll before the evening ceremonies.

Pedestrian street in Candelaria lined with flags and banners during the fiestas.

Local square in Candelaria with palms, benches and people gathering under fiesta bunting.

Busy pedestrian street in Candelaria with shopfronts and fabrics draped from balconies for the festival.

Seafront plaza corner with restaurant terraces and colorful buildings decorated for Candelaria fiestas.

Traditional Dance

Folk groups perform in traditional dress, weaving ribbons around the pole in a classic island dance that delights visitors between liturgical events.

Folk dancers in traditional costumes performing a ribbon dance in front of cafés in Candelaria.

Procession of the Virgen de la Candelaria

The emotional high point is the evening procession. The revered image of the Virgin moves through the waterfront streets accompanied by music, volunteers and the faithful.

Crowds gather along the waterfront as the procession advances during the Candelaria fiestas.

Close view of the silver carriage with the statue of the Virgen de la Candelaria surrounded by attendants.

Event Posters and Schedule

Official artwork and the printed program help visitors plan: daily masses, concerts, folk performances and the main days dedicated to the patroness of the Canary Islands.

Festival poster for the Candelaria fiestas 2025 featuring a stylized image of the Virgin.

Information board listing the August 2025 Candelaria fiestas schedule and performers by date.

Conclusion

The Candelaria fiestas blend seaside ambiance with heartfelt devotion. Spend the late afternoon exploring decorated streets and cafés, then move to the plaza for the basilica events and the evening procession. If you’re in Tenerife in August, this is one of the island’s most emblematic celebrations.