The largest fireworks in the Canaries
Fireworks in Los Realejos
At the San Isidro festival the night sky turns into a spectacle.
The small town of Los Realejos in the north holds a surprising record: at its festival in honour of San Isidro, the pyrotechnicians set off what is probably the largest and most spectacular fireworks in the Canaries, some say in Spain. If you are on the island in early summer, you should not miss it.
A contest of pyrotechnicians
Over several days, rival districts fight a fireworks duel that culminates in one enormous final night. Tens of thousands of rockets bathe the sky over the Orotava valley in colour, a spectacle of noise and light with a long tradition that draws visitors from across the island.
Good to know
The festival usually falls in May/June; the exact dates change each year. It gets busy, so plan your journey and parking generously and expect a late trip home. If you are there at the right time, you experience a piece of real, unvarnished island life.
Frequently asked questions
When are the fireworks in Los Realejos?
Around the festival of San Isidro Labrador, usually in May or early June. The exact dates change every year, check them before your stay.
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