Abades is a small coastal village in Arico with a low-key romería that rarely makes it onto the bigger tourist radars — which is exactly its appeal if you want a genuinely local experience.
When
📅 Mid-August (exact date varies year to year — check our full romería guide closer to the time)
What to expect
A small, coastal-village version of the classic Canarian romería format — decorated carts, traditional costume, and the usual wine and gofio shared along the route, with a distinctly unhurried, local atmosphere.
What to bring
- Comfortable, stainable clothing
- Sun protection — Abades sits in one of the sunnier, drier stretches of the south coast
- Cash for stalls
What time to arrive
Expect the usual midday start. As a smaller, lesser-known romería, you have more flexibility on timing than you would for the bigger fiestas.
Parking
Abades is a small village — park centrally before the procession route closes to traffic.
Abades is about 25-30 minutes from El Médano along the coast road. See our full guide to romerías near El Médano, and book your stay at The Tree House Hostel.
