Ox carts, folk music and local wine at La Orotava's Romería de La Florida

15. Colourful traditional costumes and festively decorated floats at the Romería de La Florida in La Orotava. These festivities are among the most iconic in Tenerife. And they have been declared a "Festival of Tourist Interest in the Canary Islands". You'll soon see why: because we're going to show you this colourful spectacle. Click on the 'Continue >' button now! The patron saint, San Antonio Abad, is carried through the streets. During the Romería in La Florida, a district of La Orotava, the whole community is out in force. It is a festival that unites young and old, bringing locals and visitors together. Even the youngest children take part with great enthusiasm. Here, the patron saint, Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza, is honoured. As is always the case at local fiestas, the traditional costumes of La Orotava dominate the scene. The red bodices, embroidered with floral motifs, and the striped skirts are always a feast for the eyes. Even the youngest are already taking part - as this little boy on the donkey shows. The colourful traditional costumes dominate the scene at the Romería. This Sunday, however, there were also some original and quirky outfits that provided a good laugh... To match the goat-themed wine glasses on sale, a giant fabric goat adorned the seller's head. At 2 pm, the 42nd pilgrimage in honour of San Antonio Abad and Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza set off from the Los Pinos neighbourhood. Decorated tractors and ox-drawn carts took part in the Romería. There were no limits to the creativity shown in decorating the vehicles. As always, the procession was accompanied by music and folklore from the Canary Islands - all played, sung and danced live, without any amplification or playback. This allowed visitors to experience the distinctive sound of traditional Canarian musical instruments up close - as well as plenty of animals. Canary Islands music groups accompanied the Romería. Here with traditional... ...and here with more modern instruments. Everything is handmade and authentic. Refreshments are also on offer - with regional specialities served to visitors from the festively decorated trolleys: bread, eggs, potatoes, as well as meat and sausages from local farmers, freshly cooked on the mobile barbecue mounted at the rear of each float. A glass of wine is also part of the Romería! You can find more important festival dates in the Canary Islands here: Make a note now and join in the celebrations: >>> These are the most important public holidays in the Canary Islands