The romerías are popular processions that are both religious and festive, organized in honor of the patron saint of a village or municipality. Over time, they have become much more than simple ceremonies: they are genuine popular celebrations where faith blends with a strong agricultural tradition. Inherited from the island's rural practices, they pay homage to the land and its harvests through offerings, parades and moments of sharing that bring together residents and visitors in a friendly atmosphere deeply rooted in local identity.
Unique fusion of:
- Spanish Catholicism
- Canarian customs of thanksgiving for harvests (Guanche heritage)
Each romería displays a festive and recognizable visual and sound universe. Participants wear traditional costumes inspired by old peasant clothing, carefully crafted and specific to each region of Tenerife. The procession is organized around floats decorated with local fruits and products symbolizing abundance and the connection to the land. Throughout the route, music plays a central role: the timple, a small instrument typical of the Canary Islands, accompanies folk songs and dances such as isas, folías or malagueñas, performed live by local groups. Depending on the villages, the atmosphere is complemented by decorated ox teams, riders in traditional dress or dancers who set the rhythm of the procession, transforming the event into a true immersion in the island's living culture.