Fiestas Lustrales de la Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves

Every five years, the statue of Virgin de las Nieves travels two kilometers from the Royal Sanctuary to Santa Cruz de La Palma in a grand procession.

The tradition began in 1676 when Bishop Bartolomé García Ximénez Rabadán authorized the transfer of the Virgin statue during a severe drought period.

The festival features the Dance of the Dwarves, traditional minuets, and theatrical dialogues between a castle and a boat representing local customs.

The celebrations occur between June 29 and July 14 in years ending in 0 and 5, with the next event scheduled for 2025.

Forty-two pieces of the Virgin's throne are carried separately by locals wearing traditional island costumes from the sanctuary to Salvador Church.

Location: Santa Cruz de La Palma

GPS coordinates: 28.68417,-17.76500

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07