The coastal neigbourhood of Melenara in the municipality of Telde is celebrating their patron saint festivities Santo Cura de Ars and Virgen del Carmen between 22-31 August 2025.
This year’s Melenara Festivities will unearth the history of the seafaring ancestors who laid the foundations of what is now the coastal neighbourhood.
Friday 22 August:
17:30 Lovely street parade to announce the start of the festivities
at 21:00 Pregón, opening proclamation
22:00 Performance by Los Salaitos with a show full of humour and transformation
00:00 Concert by the band ‘Aseres’
Saturday 23 August:
18:00 Eucharist, followed by Romería, a pilgrimage offering, leaving from the football field
22:00 Gran Vervena, a lively street party enlivened by ‘Luz de Luna’
Sunday 24 August:
10:00 Traditional Chinchorro on the beach (recreation of traditional seine fishing with a large net, only allowed during these festivities though)
12:30 Spectacle of traditional fish sellers on the shore of the beach
13:30 Big fish barbecue
15:00 Day-time party with Jony
20:00 Election of the King and Queen Gala
21:00 Music by Mariachi peleón with Yamiley cruz
There will also be a special day for children on Tuesday, August 26th The children’s day will feature water slides, a foam party, and workshops
Friday 29 August: Adult/senior Day
17:30 Traditional sand games
18:30 Merienda
19:30 Performance byPepe Benavente
21:00 Tribute to Rays de Plata, followed by music from the 60′, 70′ and 80′ (recommended to dress accordingly)
Saturday 30 August:
22:00 Concert by ‘La Clave’
00:00 “Fuegos de Melenara”, the popular air, water, and land fireworks display spectacle ❗️
00:45 the night will conclude with the “Gran Verbena”, a lively street party with the Star Music Orchestra
Sunday 31 August:
16:00 Mass
17:00/18:00 Land and maritime procession
21:00 Scala-hifi gala of married women (well-rehearsed karaoke) and performance by singer Cris Giinnattasio.
