Virgin of Carmen maritime processions celebrated in Tenerife and Galicia

On Sunday 26 July 2026, the historic maritime procession honoring the Virgin of Carmen took place in Los Realejos, Tenerife, where sailors from neighboring Puerto de la Cruz carried the ancient image in a night‑time procession attended by Bishop Eloy Santiago and local officials. The ceremony highlighted a tradition that dates back to the mid‑18th century and is seen as both a religious and cultural celebration.

The same day, the parish of Celeiro in Lugo, Galicia, held its traditional sea‑borne procession, hoisting the Virgin of Carmen on a boat and offering tributes to deceased mariners. The event was attended by regional authorities, including the coastal councilor Marta Villaverde and mayor Mariña Gueimunde, underscoring the deep social and economic ties between the coastal community and the fishing sector.