Like El Médano’s own romería, Las Galletas holds a barquera — a maritime romería where the image of the saint is carried out to sea by boat. If you enjoyed (or plan to catch) the Romería Barquera de El Médano, this is the closest equivalent nearby.
When
📅 Date to be confirmed — historically held in August, but we couldn’t pin down a reliably confirmed date for this year at the time of writing. Check with the Arona ayuntamiento, or see our full romería guide, which we’ll update once it’s confirmed.
What makes it different
The maritime element is the highlight — the procession heads down to the harbour, where the saint’s image is taken out onto the water by boat, mirroring the tradition you’ll see in El Médano in September.
What to bring
- Comfortable, stainable clothing
- Sun protection — most of the procession is outdoors in direct sun
- Cash for stalls
What time to arrive
Expect a midday start on land, with the maritime portion later in the procession — arrive by late morning if you want to follow the whole route down to the harbour.
Parking
Las Galletas is a busier resort town than most of the villages on this list, so parking is tighter than usual — arrive early and expect to park a fair walk from the harbour once the route closes.
Las Galletas is about 20-25 minutes from El Médano. See our full guide to romerías near El Médano, and book your stay at The Tree House Hostel.
