Feast of St Francis Xavier with the ‚Traída del Café‘ in Arucas
The San Francisco Javier neighbourhood in Arucas celebrates its patron saint's festival for just under four weeks. The highlight is the «Traída del Café» on 15 November, a parade featuring a shower of coffee, a brass band and giant figures. The festivities also include gala events, a «romería», a day of concerts and a closing procession.
Sunday15November 2026
When
Friday 13 November to Sunday 6 December 2026
Where
Barrio de San Francisco Javier, Arucas (zona del escenario; la Traída y la Romería salen de la GC-300 y la misa final es en la Urbanización San Francisco Javier)
Barrio de San Francisco Javier, Arucas (zona del escenario; la Traída y la Romería salen de la GC-300 y la misa final es en la Urbanización San Francisco Javier)
Barrio de San Francisco Javier, Arucas (zona del escenario; la Traída y la Romería salen de la GC-300 y la misa final es en la Urbanización San Francisco Javier), Arucas · Get directions
The Traída del Café on Sunday 15 November is the highlight of the festivities. The procession begins on the GC-300, with ground coffee raining down on the participants. The procession is accompanied by the Banda de Agaete and the Papahuevos, the giant figures that feature in Canary Islands parades.
This is followed on 21 November by the Romería Ofrenda, a pilgrimage with offerings. This also starts on the GC-300. On 28 November, there will be a concert featuring Los Salvapantallas. In between, there will be gala events; the stage programme will take place around the festival stage in the neighbourhood.
The festivities conclude on 6 December with the procession. The Mass marking the end of the festivities is celebrated in the San Francisco Javier housing estate.
