Culture
3.9(9.4K)45 min
Pirámides de Güímar
Güímar· €€
Culture Free Cloudy day Kids
Candelaria – basilica and Guanche statues
4.7· 17,033 reviews (Google) Candelaria · North-east
Photo: Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 4.0
About
The most important pilgrimage site in the Canary Islands: a basilica from 1959 housing the statue of the Virgin of Candelaria, patron saint of the archipelago. On the seafront square stand nine bronze statues of the menceyes – the Guanche kings who ruled Tenerife before the Spanish arrived. Pilgrims come in the greatest numbers on 14 and 15 August.
Our tip
It's just a few minutes off the TF-1 motorway, so it's easy to combine with the Pirámides de Güímar (10 minutes away). Dress appropriately when entering the basilica – it's a working church.
Opening hours
Mon15:00–19:30
Tue07:30–19:30
Wed07:30–19:30
Thu07:30–19:30
Fri07:30–19:30
Sat07:30–19:30
Sun07:30–19:30
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Stay nearby
Our Ponderosa apartments are 350 m from El Bobo beach, and Sun Rays Bay house is 100 m from Ajabo beach. Book direct — no portal fees.
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- Pools, free parking and on-site help
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