Corralejo Fiesta Time in Fuerteventura!

The sea side resort and fishing village of Corralejo in Fuerteventura Spain, is celebrating the yearly fiesta of Nuestra Senora del Carmen (our patron saint of the seas) over the next few weeks with a variety of different events including the nomination of the Carnival Queen, a music concert on the 11th incorporating both local and foreign bands across a wide genre including rock, pop, blues, hip hop and reggae close to the harbour front; a cards and dominoes tournament on the 12th at the fishermans docks; the main event on Friday 16th takes the effigy of the saint Carmen out into the sea around Corralejo accompanied by anyone with either a boat or a floating platform – a spectacle not to be missed; Sunday 18th is the evening parade and yearly fireworks from the town beach; Friday & Saturaday 23rd and 24th have a variety of events including evening concerts until 5 o’clock in the morning, and the last day is Sunday 25th when there will be a foam party followed by public BBQ and more music groups playing in the evening. The full calendar of events is usually posted at the main tourist office by the main town beach and pier. The annual ‘fiesta’ is just one of many celebrated on Fuerteventura, however being an island the sea has a special significance for those living here and the event is one of the largest and longest on the calendar.

Fiesta Del Carmen, Corralejo, Fuerteventura

The Fiesta del Carmen has arrived again and from the 9th to the 19th of July a wide variety of entertainment will be laid on for the locals and tourists alike. The fiesta is the celebration of Senora del Carmen who is the patron saint of the sea and sailors. The most important day is the 16th July, which is a bank holiday, when the statue of Senora del Carmen is brought ashore on Town Beach

Throughout the 11 day period there will be organised events such as football matches, volleyball games, swimming events and childrens parties with games and entertainers. On Saturday the 11th the fiesta Queen will be elected.

Free concerts have also been organised which include a rock concert and and an urban hip hop night.

For all the information on the the dates and times visit http://fiestas.net/la-oliva/carmen-2009-corralejo/