Virgin of Candelaria, Roman Catholic shrine in Candelaria, Tenerife, Spain.
The Royal Basilica Marian Shrine contains a Black Madonna statue and stands as the principal church of the Canary Islands.
Guanche goatherds discovered the original statue in 1392 on Chimisay beach, preceding the Castilian conquest of Tenerife.
The shrine holds two major annual celebrations on February 2 and August 15, drawing thousands of pilgrims for processions and ceremonies.
The basilica welcomes 2.5 million visitors annually and remains open daily except Monday mornings, with multiple services throughout the week.
A tsunami in 1826 destroyed the original statue, leading to its replacement by Fernando Estévez's creation, now housed in the 1959 basilica.
Location: Canary Islands
GPS coordinates: 28.35139,-16.36972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:33
Basilica of Candelaria
13 m
Las Caletillas
2.4 km
Cueva de Achbinico
193 m
Olegario
814 m
Church of Saint Ann, Candelaria
175 m
Playa de Chimisay
2.4 km
Real Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
41 m
Playa de Punta Larga
1.6 km
Pozo Beach
708 m
Statue of Romen, Candelaria
44 m
Pozo de la Virgen de Candelaria
2.5 km
Statue of Pelicar, Candelaria
51 m
Statue of Añaterve, Candelaria
72 m
Playa de Lima
1.6 km
Estatuas De Los Menceyes
92 m
Statue of Bencomo, Candelaria
62 m
Playa de Samarines
942 m
Statue of Tegueste, Candelaria
49 m
Statue of Adjona, Candelaria
83 m
Statue of Beneharo, Candelaria
83 m
Statue of Pelinor, Candelaria
46 m
Stone statue of Pelicar, Candelaria
1.1 km
Playa de la Viuda
1.3 km
Stone statue of Beneharo, Candelaria
1.8 km
Statue of Acaymo, Candelaria
91 m
Fountain of the Pilgrims (Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias)
44 m
TEA Candelaria
75 m
Playa La Hornilla
702 mReviews
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