In honor of Ntra. Sra. la Virgen del Carmen & Santiago Apóstol
📅 July 12 to 26, 2025
📍 Playa de Santiago – Alajeró, La Gomera
The streets and beaches of Playa de Santiago will be abuzz once again this summer with a varied, popular and festive program in homage to the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of sailors, and Santiago Apóstol, patron saint of the village.
Music, traditions, sporting activities, family entertainment and religious events will punctuate these two unmissable weeks, organized by the Ayuntamiento d’Alajeró with the participation of local residents, businesses and associations.
🎶 Highlights program :
🗓 Saturday, July 12
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From 10:30 am: Family entertainment, water bouncy castles, foam party and popular ball
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8:00 pm: Storytelling show and concert by the Banda de Acá
🗓 Sunday, July 13
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10:00 am: 4th “Puerto de las Letras” Book Fair with stands, book signings and entertainment
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9:00 pm: Concert by the Virgen de El Paso Musical Association and Emilio Negrín in tribute to Punteo Gomero
🗓 Monday, July 14
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6:00 pm: Ludoparc for children and workshop on the Biosphere Reserve
🗓 Tuesday, July 15
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7:30pm: Mass and maritime procession in honor of the Virgen del Carmen, followed by fireworks
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10:00 p.m.: Grand ball with Wamampy and Grupo Sabor bands
🗓 Wednesday, July 16
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7:30 pm: Mass and procession through the village streets
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9:30 pm: Bal populaire with Grupo Saoco and Amanecer from La Gomera
🗓 Thursday, July 17
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6:00 pm: Start of the Envite tournament (registration at El Pósito Cultural Center)
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7:00 pm: Introductory workshop on Canarian timple with maestro Juan Mesa
🗓 Friday, July 18
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10:30 a.m.: Classic and vintage car show
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7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Street activities and sports
🗓 Saturday, July 19
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9:00 p.m.: Young People’s Festival with concerts by local bands and DJs
🗓 Sunday, July 20
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8:00 pm: Festival International Canarias Jazz & Más with Anna Rodríguez and Three
🗓 Monday, July 21
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11:00 am: Water activities for the whole family in the bay
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7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Street entertainment and sports
🗓 Tuesday, July 22
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6:00 pm: Traditional games and entertainment: hot chocolate, folk games, etc.
🗓 Wednesday, July 23
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7:30 p.m.: Silbo Gomero workshop and demonstration and concert of chácaras and drums
🗓 Thursday, July 24
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7:30pm: Mass in honour of Santiago Apóstol and procession
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9:30 pm: Concerts and popular dance with Mariachi Aluce, Rondalla Erese, Wamampy and Grupo Caribe
🗓 Friday, July 25
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7:30pm: Mass and final procession in honour of Santiago Apóstol
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10:30 pm: Grand ball with the Gomera and Wamampy orchestras
🗓 Saturday, July 26
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11:00 am: Live radio workshop (tribute to the chinchorro)
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7:00 pm: Historical tour of the local fishing industry
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8:00 pm: Presentation of the book Guía Mágica de Canarias
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10:00 pm: Closing ball with Grupo Caribe and Pasión Gomera
