Festivals in Puntallana
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Puntallana, municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the Canary Islands.
Local festivals in Puntallana
Saint John the Baptist is the focus of Puntallana's patronal festivities. San Juan square, Constitución Street and the route to La Fuente host a week of religious observances, farming traditions, food, folklore, sport and music.
Usual celebration
The eve of 24 June includes a novena and lantern procession to La Fuente. Saint John's Day brings the solemn service and procession of the patron saint. The livestock fair, Vinos y Tapas por San Juan, Canarian wrestling, folk festival, offering and Baile de Magos reflect the involvement of farmers, cultural groups and local residents.
Other events
La Galga celebrates Our Lady of Piety in October with a novena, procession, music and events organised by the local festival committee; Tenagua maintains the Sacred Heart of Jesus festivities, while the municipality also holds an Entierro de la Sardina carnival celebration.