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Monday, 12. October 2026

The Festival of Nuestra Señora del Rosario in La Oliva

The Nuestra Señora del Rosario festival brings nine days of tradition, music, sport and family entertainment to La Oliva. The focal point is the church square outside the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, with processions, folklore, dancing and church services. The programme includes Papahuevos and Batucada, a folklore festival featuring Los Sabandeños, and a children's festival.

Monday12October 2026
When
  • Saturday 10 October to Sunday 18 October 2026
Where

Plaza de la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, La Oliva

Plaza de la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, La Oliva

La Oliva, Fuerteventura

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Performers

Los Sabandeños

Organiser

Festamt der Gemeinde La Oliva gemeinsam mit der Festkommission und dem Kulturverein Raíz del Pueblo

For whom

Suitable for families with children

Location in Fuerteventura: Plaza de la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, La Oliva, La Oliva
Plaza de la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, La Oliva, La Oliva · Get directions

The festivities will take place around the church square and the surrounding streets in La Oliva. The programme includes football matches on Saturday 10 October at the Basilio Fuentes ground. On Tuesday 13 October, from 19:00, there will be a flag-raising ceremony followed by a parade featuring Papahuevos and Batucada.

On Wednesday 14 October, a card tournament and a dessert competition are on the programme from 18:00. On Thursday 15 October, a free amigurumi crochet workshop (registration required, for those aged 12 and over) is scheduled from 18:00, followed by the traditional 'Singles versus Married' football match at 19:00.

A highlight is the 28th Esteban Ramírez de León Festival with Los Sabandeños on Friday, 16 October, starting at 20:30. Afterwards, the dance evening continues until 3:00. On Saturday, 17 October, the programme includes Bola Canaria, Envite, a children's party from 12 noon to 14:00, and dancing from 18:00 until 3:00.

The festivities will conclude on Sunday 18 October at 12:30 with a church service. A Vaiana tribute is also planned for 18:00. The festival is organised by the La Oliva Municipal Festival Office in collaboration with the Festival Committee and the Raíz del Pueblo Cultural Association.

Last checked on 9 October 2026 at 9:29. Source: Festamt der Gemeinde La Oliva gemeinsam mit der Festkommission und dem Kulturverein Raíz del Pueblo.

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